Essential Project Management Skills to Boost Content Success

A talented project manager can be the difference between chaos and calm when it comes to large publishing projects.

Guy Kawasaki, who is known for his work in marketing with companies including Apple and Canva, has been working in business management for decades, all the while, sharing tips and strategies for business owners to help their products thrive. In an interview with Productive!, Kawasaki said, “I used to think that the key to success was the brilliance of the idea and implementation was easy. Now I think that ideas are easy, and the key to success is implementation.”

With more than 20 years of project management and implementation experience in publishing, ScribeConcepts has seen firsthand how complicated it can be to complete large projects or execute big ideas, but with the right team and set of skills, anything is possible! If you’re not sure you have the capacity or technique to implement those big ideas, ScribeConcepts is ready to help.

Communication and Collaboration

According to the Project Management Institute, a project manager will spend up to 90% of their time communicating, so the knowledge of how to manage expectations, explain strategies, and inform employees is the foundation on which successful project management is built. Indeed, inefficient coordination and unclear communication with project teams can lead to missed deadlines, overlooked deliverables, and unmet expectations. 

Ask yourself: How are my teams communicating? Are we using digital tools to their fullest potential? Are our communication parameters clear?

Leadership and Delegation

In Forbes, Dana Miranda writes, “A project manager faces a particularly tough task in this role, because you have to be able to provide leadership for the project without being in a leadership or decision-making position.” Though the client has the final say, being comfortable and confident as a stakeholder liaison when hosting meetings, providing feedback, delegating tasks, and enforcing quality standards is a must-have skill set.

Ask yourself: Do my project managers have the autonomy to make in-the-moment decisions that move the project forward quickly and efficiently? How can those skills be strengthened?

Organization and Timing as Project Management Skills

Organization and time management require a balance of skills. To achieve efficiency, a skilled project manager is adept at monitoring and adjusting project processes to meet the needs of the client and ensure high-quality deliverables. They can anticipate a team's needs quickly and communicate next steps thoroughly and with precision.

Ask yourself: How does my team approach complex tasks? Are our processes flexible yet efficient? 

Problem-Solving

Effective project managers are critical thinkers who quickly assess and solve problems. They must be creative, decisive, and resourceful, knowing when to engage the help of others. Successful project managers are able to manage up and down within the stakeholders' hierarchy. 

Ask yourself: How does my team anticipate, analyze, and solve potential issues? How receptive are stakeholders to their recommendations?

Why Should You Call In the Experts?

Outsourcing project management to an industry expert like ScribeConcepts will save you time and money. Leverage our skills to control and communicate workflows tailored to your team's needs.

With ScribeConcepts at the helm of your next project, you'll access:

• Our talent pool: ScribeConcepts has a diverse team of consultants ready to help you at every step of your project. From content development to project management and design execution, we can support your team so you can focus on the bigger picture.

• White-glove service: ScribeConcepts has more than 20 years of experience managing complex publication projects for organizations of all sizes. We quickly assess your needs and provide an array of services tailored to your unique project. 

• Savings: Working with our consultants, you gain temporary team members who quickly adapt to your company's voice, values, and mission. 

• Our knowledge base: Our knowledgeable perspective comes from decades of project management, content development, graphic and digital design, and editing and sensitivity reviews. 

You’ve got big ideas, and we’ve got big expertise. To learn how you can get started with ScribeConcepts’ project management today, contact us!