Project Management for Entrepreneurs - Weekly Newsletter


Welcome to our weekly newsletter!

30 March 2025

​

Hey friend,

I stepped back into something that I dabble with occasionally: making apps. I have zero coding skills but it's still fun to try and make things. And with AI it's even more fun. Anyone out there want to help me mess around with apps? Let me know 😎

Some Thoughts

Do your values align with those of your team? Do your team’s values align with those of the wider organisation? When values clash, there is constant frustration. But discussing values is difficult. And uncomfortable. However it should be done. Take the time to periodically (perhaps once a year) setup the values of your team. It’s not easy, but the benefits in daily frustration are huge.

What you will learn this week:

👻 How the key principles of project management apply to entrepreneurs.

🤓 All the relevant stages to implement.

🔟 How entrepreneurs and project managers communicate


Project Management for Entrepreneurs: A Startup's Guide to Success

Introduction

Welcome to the world of entrepreneurship, where the journey is exhilarating yet fraught with challenges at every turn. As seasoned project managers, we understand the pivotal role that effective project management plays in the success of any venture, especially startups. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of project management tailored specifically for entrepreneurs; embarking on the exciting yet unpredictable path of startup life.

Understanding the Startup Landscape

Startups are more than just small businesses; they are dynamic entities fueled by innovation, aiming to disrupt industries and carve out their niche in the market. Startups typically operate in environments of high uncertainty, with limited resources and a pressing need to deliver results quickly.

The Importance of Project Management for Startups

In the chaotic world of startups, where priorities can shift overnight and resources are scarce, the need for robust project management practices cannot be overstated. Effective project management enables startups to optimize their resources, mitigate risks, and align their efforts with strategic objectives. By instilling a culture of accountability and discipline, project management lays the groundwork for sustainable growth and success.

...


You might enjoy this:


Postscript

As Artificial Intelligence changes so quickly, the prompts we use change just as quickly. Our AI Prompt Guide is updated and available on our Gumroad. Have a look here.

Until next time,

Jonathan (The Effective Project Manager)


Let me know what you thought of this email - I read every reply.

Share this email with your friends here.


​Unsubscribe · Preferences​

The Effective Project Manager

🌱Manage your projects better, in less time. 🥇Live a life free to do what you love.

Read more from The Effective Project Manager

31 August 2025 Hey friends This week's newsletter has a bit of a career focus. Some things to help your career and some things to help you re-evaluate where you want to go. I have new, more senior positions opening up in my company, but I don't want to apply for them. And I've asked myself why this is. And there are a few reasons, I think. The first is that I'm quite happy with my life. I'm quite satisfied. I think that I earn a reasonable amount of money. Secondly, I have a reasonable amount...

24 August 2025 Hey friends I have new senior management starting soon and it's created a bit of fear in me and I wanted to examine why I have that fear. Is it because that I don't think I'm good enough? Is it because I'm scared that my way of working will be challenged? Is it because I'll be pushed out of my comfort zone? Or is it because I think that our team has already reached perfection and doesn't need change? If I was completely confident in myself and in my team, my processes and...

17 August 2025 Hey friends I am stretched super thin at the moment. I have too many hobbies. Too many pseudo-hobbies (half-work-half-hobby). Too much real, paying work. And what I find is the age-old truth: What you focus on, grows. What you neglect, withers. Even if I feel like I am still doing the bare minimum, I soon see that I am letting things slip. Giving things up is hard though. Do you feel like you are doing too much? Spread too thin? The Big Idea Are you doing more than ever but...