Project Management VS. The Hamster Wheel
Thursday, August 7th, 2008I’m looking at my post-it free desk right now and thinking to myself - “Ahhh, organizational bliss!”
You see about 2 years ago my desk, computer screen and pockets would be filled with post-it notes and scrumpled up bits of paper with notes, ideas, and “urgent things to do” scribbled on them…
…Now at NPE we can be working on 15, 20 even up 30 different projects at a time so this random clutter wasn’t exactly the epitome of efficiency.
Tie that in with 6-12 employees and freelancers I’m meant to be delegating tasks to, chasing up for stuff and managing and well; things were getting slightly hectic to say the least.
And I’m meant to be the “systems guy”!
As you manage and grow your business, there’s no doubt you’re experience the exact same thing. You spend a lot of time working, but don’t seem to get much done - It’s like you’re stuck in a Hamster Wheel!
I’m happy to report that things are back on track at NPE; it’s still as busy as ever, but productivity is way up, there’s direction, I know exactly what’s going on and things get done. Which means we can continue to steadily grow and grow. And that sure beats running around in circles like headless chickens.
So what’s the big secret to this organizational bliss, that’s so essential for steady, structured business growth?
It’s Project Management - which is basically the art of maximizing your productivity. And if you’re being 100% honest with yourself, you’ll probably agree that you don’t do this too well at all.
Not to worry, because very few fitness professionals do; that’s because no-one is showing us how! The right coaches are few and far between. In fact the guy I got to sort ourselves out here at NPE lives over 3,000 miles away in England.
Seriously he’s the nearest project management coach I could find who was qualified enough to fill in NPE’s organizational cracks. It just so happens he’s one of the best in the world at what he does too.
His name is Nik Tipler and owns a software company called Gyronix; they specialize in creating project management tools and offer an executive coaching program for entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 executives.
AND, I’ve convinced him to reveal a few of his trade secrets on August’s NPE Gold Audio Success CD Of The Month.
Struggling to get things done on time?
Not sure what projects you need to prioritize?
Need clarity and focus… so you can be more productive?
Than this CD is especially for you, however no matter how organized you think you are; there’s always room for improvement and if Nik can’t help you with that then I’m not sure who can.
You can listen to the interview I did with Nick F.R.E.E. as part of your NPE Gold 30-Day Trial Run. Click the link below for more information now:
Okay, now go get stuff done!
Sean Greeley
NPE, LLC
P.S. The principal of effective project management was bought up long, long ago by an Italian Economist called Pareto - I’m sure you’ve heard of him - or at least his 80/20 principal?
80% of your success will be determined by just 20% of your actions. Nick helps you locate and pindown that crucial business building 20%.
P.P.S. Get Nik’s interview along with this month’s Fitness Marketing Letter F.R.E.E. when you become an NPE Gold member for your 30-day Trial Run at the link below:
Back in old Blighty (Britain), they’d say “that’s a cop an’ feel!” (steal).