🥞 Breakfast Bites: Project Management Deep Dive...

Greetings, welcome to today’s Breakfast Bites — Catch up on the best articles and tools that can help to increase profits, navigate the ever-changing tech world, and elevate your success!

Hungry? Here’s what’s on the Menu today:

• 🎯 Shifting Project Management Focus: From Deliverables to Outcomes

• Stay on Top of Projects: The Value of Check-Ins and Follow-Up 👀

• 🚀 Seizing the Opportunity in the Rapidly Growing Digital Signage Market

• Enjoy another great Vegas Sphere 🌍 photo from the @SphereOfTheDay Twitter account

The Importance of Desired Outcomes for PM’s

This article on project management shows how it's important for us to shift our focus from just delivering a project to actually achieving the desired outcomes.

It further explains that while delivering the intended project is important, what really matters in the end is whether it achieves the desired impact and results.

This concept helps us really understand the purpose behind our projects and ensures that we're aligned with the goals and objectives of the customer.  As an integrator, you know doubt understand how important a scope of work is... but does it include the customer's intent?  What experience does the customer want to have once the systems are all in place?

By focusing on outcomes rather than just deliverables, we can better prioritize our efforts, make more strategic decisions, and ultimately bring more value to our customers.

It's a thought-provoking read and definitely worth checking out here.

Your Project Management Follow-Up Process

When you think of some of your projects, some are quick, but others are long (months / years) and have a tremendous amount of moving parts.

Today, we wanted to share with you the importance of formalizing your follow-up process when managing a project.

It's simple, but can be difficult to do without a formalized process.

3 Reasons Why Formalizing Your Follow-up Process Is Important?

1. Ensuring Accountability: By formalizing your follow-up process, you are establishing a clear structure for tracking progress and holding team members accountable for their responsibilities.
   This helps to avoid misunderstandings and ensures that everyone is on the same page.
   

2. Identifying and Addressing Issues: A formal follow-up process allows you to promptly identify any issues or obstacles that may arise during the project.
   By regularly following up, you can address these challenges early on and find effective solutions, minimizing any negative impact on the project's timeline and budget.
   

3. Maintaining Client Satisfaction: Regular communication and follow-up with clients are essential for maintaining their satisfaction.
   A formalized follow-up process enables you to keep clients informed about the progress of the project, address any concerns they may have, and provide exceptional customer service.

4 Steps to Help You Formalize Your Follow-up Process

1. Define Clear Objectives and Milestones: Set clear objectives and milestones for your project.
   This provides a roadmap for follow-up discussions and helps track progress effectively.
   

2. Establish Communication Channels: Determine the most effective communication channels for your team and clients, such as regular meetings, emails, or project management software tools.
   Ensure that everyone understands and adheres to these channels.

3. Schedule Regular Follow-Up Meetings: Regularly schedule follow-up meetings to discuss project updates, address any issues, and ensure everyone is aligned.
   These meetings can be weekly or bi-weekly, depending on the project's complexity and duration.

4. Document and Track Progress: Maintain accurate documentation of the project's progress, including action items, decisions made, and any changes.
   This allows you to track the project's status and refer back to previous discussions.

Formalizing your follow-up process is crucial for successful project management. It enhances accountability, facilitates issue identification and resolution, and ensures client satisfaction.

By following the steps outlined above, you can streamline your project's progress, improve communication, and ultimately deliver exceptional results.

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A Slice of the Digital Signage Pie 🍰

Perhaps you’ve thought digital signage can be another pillar that can be added to your business.  But you may not be aware of just how tremendous of an opportunity exists for integrators.  

With the proliferation of technology and the growing demand for dynamic and engaging visual displays, the potential for success in this field is immense.

Integrators who embrace digital signage can tap into a market that is predicted to reach $32 billion by the end of this year!

Your team will need expertise to sell the signage, select the proper equipment as well as be able to install and project manage the installation. Even if you are primarily focused on residential, you and your team are very likely already qualified to do this type of work (or would get up to speed very quickly).

Over the past 30 years, we’ve truly witnessed the evolution of this digital signage tech.  

Digital signage offers endless possibilities for creativity and innovation.

You can transform boring walls into captivating interactive displays that grab attention and deliver impactful messages.

It's about creating immersive experiences that leave a lasting impression on clients and customers.

By incorporating digital signage into your portfolio, you can attract new customers, increase revenue streams, and differentiate yourself from competitors.

Training your team in the nuances of digital signage will empower them to provide exceptional service and exceed client expectations.

Whether you’re just considering adding Digital Signage or you’re already working with it, you may find this digital signage article interesting.

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