In today's world, we're all project managers. From social media campaigns to managing freelance clients, understanding how to plan and execute a successful project is more crucial than ever! Join Asana's Nikki Henderson for a bite-sized introduction to key ideas, frameworks, and best practices for any workflow, no matter the size or type. In just 20 minutes, you'll learn the basics of an intentional, thoughtful approach to help you improve productivity, smooth team dynamics, and achieve any goal with confidence and ease.
Learn how to:
- Set actionable goals
- Create a detailed project plan
- Communicate with key stakeholders
- Capture learnings for next time
Whether you're looking to simplify your workflow, learn new strategies for project success, or aim for bigger and better goals, this simple, straightforward class is the perfect primer to help you get started!
Start your first project!
Using the principles from the class, choose a project and revamp your approach to how you manage it. Remember, you don't have to be a project manager — we all manage projects and processes. Whether you're managing a recurring meeting, embarking on a new campaign, or starting a relationship with a new client, you can apply the principles from this class to your work. Things to consider:
- Are your goals for your project SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound?
- Have you looped in stakeholders who need to stay informed or approve your plan?
- When creating your project plan, are your timelines reasonable and have you assigned different aspects of the project to teammates or stakeholders?
- How will you communicate throughout your project?
- If you'll do this project again, remember to carve out time for reflection so you can improve.
