Categories: Daily Tips
We, as project managers, often strive for perfection in our work. We aim to tick all the boxes, meet every deadline, and maintain complete control over every tiny detail. 🎯 After all, the devil is in the detail, right?
But here's a thought - while we do our absolute best and share high-quality work, let's remember that we're humans first. Humans are never perfect.👥
Yes, our meticulous attention to detail helps us stand out, gets people to pay attention, and establishes us as credible leaders. However, it's equally important to show a bit of behind-the-scenes reality. Let's share our personalities, imperfections, and even the screw-ups we've made. 😅
Why, you ask? Because it builds trust. It improves our social bonds with our team. It makes us relatable. It shows we're not just machines producing flawless work but people who learn, grow, and improve from our mistakes.💡
Here are three key tips to consider in our day-to-day project management efforts:
1️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We must deliver high-quality work. It's what establishes our credibility. But remember perfection is not always achievable, nor is it relatable. Aim for excellence instead. It's a more human, achievable goal. 🎯
2️⃣ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Don't shy away from sharing the journey behind your success, including the bumps along the way. Acknowledge your mistakes and the lessons learned. It makes us more human, more approachable, and more trustworthy. 📈
3️⃣ 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Every project manager is unique, and that uniqueness can be a strength. Let your personality shine through in your work. It makes your projects more interesting and builds stronger social bonds with your team. 🌟
Let's make project management less about ticking all the boxes perfectly and more about the human side of leading and learning. After all, we're not machines but people who learn, grow, and improve from our experiences. 💡
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Do you have any tips on balancing perfection and relatability in project management? Drop a comment below! 📝
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