{"id":526343,"date":"2023-04-28T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=526343"},"modified":"2023-04-28T10:40:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:40:18","slug":"5-key-time-management-strategies-for-remote-project-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/guest-posts\/5-key-time-management-strategies-for-remote-project-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Key Time Management Strategies for Remote Project Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this guest post, Moriah West of Next Modular outlines time management strategies to help remote project managers keep track of tasks, communicate better with team members, and achieve results faster.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Time management is at the heart of a project manager’s responsibilities. Since project deliverables are tied to time, time management becomes even more crucial and challenging in the case of remote projects. According to PMI Pulse of the Profession<\/a>, 48 percent of completed projects missed the initial deadline. This not only reflects badly on the company but also increases the costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a project manager and you are always trying to beat the clock, then these five key time management strategies may be of use to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/span> Start Right<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Well begun is half done<\/em><\/p>\nAristotle<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The importance of starting well cannot be stressed enough. The start of the project calls for the keen attention of the project manager. Starting a project is like getting on a ship. You need to start with the right crew on board. The crew plays a big role in helping the ship reach its destination. They also have a big hand in whether the ship sinks or sails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Get the right people. Then no matter what all else you might do wrong after that, the people will save you. That\u2019s what management is all about.”<\/em><\/p>\nTom DeMarco<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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For your project to be completed successfully on time, you must have the right people on your team. Switching the people midway if they turn out to be unsuitable will cost you more time. Once your team is ready, you need to consult them and ensure that they are on the same page about the (realistic) goals of the project. Begin with a well-defined plan. This is how you get a \u2018headstart\u2019 on the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you should communicate effectively at every step of the project, hold a project kickoff video call in the beginning. This will allow your team to ask questions and get clarifications on points that cause errors and delays later. Focusing well in the beginning is a way to ensure smoother workflow, lesser stress, and more efficient time management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.<\/span> Delegate Some Authority Along With Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have the right people on board for the project, you must delegate work. It\u2019s based on a simple formula \u2014 a team can get more accomplished in the same amount of time. Within your project team, create mini-teams and their leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen you delegate tasks, you create followers. When you delegate authority, you create leaders.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\nCraig Groeschel<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Through delegating authority as well as responsibility, you demonstrate trust, instill confidence and develop personnel power. Instead of following up on each member of your team all the time, you can save time by checking in with the leaders. It helps you avoid a situation where you have too much on your plate. When you have far too many things to look into, the possibility of errors increases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do emphasize the fact that the ultimate goal of all the subdivisions is the same \u2014 quality output in the designated time. The more you encourage a collaborative work environment, the higher efficiency will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3.<\/span> Leverage Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A team can achieve quicker results than individuals, and a team that leverages technology can achieve even more efficient results. Here are a few project management software tools that are leading the market in 2023:<\/p>\n\n\n