My favorite thoughts about project management

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Justin Bateh
January 08, 2024

Read Time: 3 minutes

Hi Everyone,

I hope your week has started fantastic!

I'm excited to share a collection of insightful quotes on project management that have always inspired me.

Here are 17 insightful thoughts on project management:

  1. "Project management is about enabling teams to achieve goals, not just setting targets." — Adapted from Sheryl Sandberg

  2. "True project leadership lies in guiding your team effectively, not just commanding them." — Inspired by Simon Sinek

  3. "A skilled project manager guides the team not just to the desired destination, but also to the right one." — Based on Rosalynn Carter's wisdom

  4. "The best project leaders are those whose contributions are felt but not overly seen." — Reflecting Lao Tzu's philosophy

  5. "Project leadership is convincing the team to embrace the goals as their own." — Echoing Dwight D. Eisenhower

  6. "Advocate passionately for your projects, inspiring others to join the cause." — Following Ruth Bader Ginsburg's approach

  7. "Effective project management is a balance of strength and empathy, decisiveness and thoughtfulness." — Derived from Jim Rohn

  8. "At its core, project management transforms vision into tangible outcomes." — Reminiscent of Warren Bennis

  9. "Project management is more about consistent actions than heroic moments." — Paraphrasing Margaret Wheatley

  10. "Be the leader who inspires loyalty beyond just titles and roles." — Influenced by Brian Tracy

  11. "In today's world, a project manager's influence is more crucial than their authority." — Based on Kenneth Blanchard

  12. "Manage tasks with logic, but lead your team with heart." — Inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt

  13. "Personal growth is key, but as a project manager, fostering team growth is essential." — Adapting Jack Welch's insight

  14. "Great leaders surround themselves with a team that complements and challenges them." — Reflecting John Wooden

  15. "A project manager's journey is from setting the vision to expressing gratitude, serving the team throughout." — Based on Max DePree

  16. "Define your leadership style; don't let others define it for you." — Adapted from Ginni Rometty

  17. "Effective leadership often means guiding from behind, letting the team take the lead." — Following Nelson Mandela's philosophy

I hope you find these adapted quotes as thought-provoking and inspiring as I do!

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Until next time,

Justin

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