How are your projects going? Are the goals clear? Is the day-to-day work proceeding well?
One of the most rewarding—and challenging—aspects of being a project manager is the need to think at two levels at all times. I call this “The Micro and The Macro.”
🐘 The Macro
You carry the vision for the project. You must “see” the end product and share that vision with the team and the stakeholders. Without a clear goal, the team can’t build the right product and the stakeholders may struggle to understand or support the work.
🐝 The Micro
And you need an eye for the details.
While you don’t need to be a subject matter expert, you must be able to ask the right questions at the right time. This helps your team solve problems and determine the best course of action.
Last but not least, you need a sixth sense for risks. What could go wrong, or what could go exceptionally well, when we make a decision?
🚀 The Benefits
When you develop the skill of seeing both the Macro and the Micro, you will enable your teams to do fantastic work. Your projects will make steady, sustainable progress toward those big objectives.
✅ NEXT STEP When you want help balancing the Micro and the Macro in your projects, reach out to me @agilelisa. Let’s set up a Discovery Call to explore how I can help you achieve your project goals.