{"id":10077,"date":"2022-03-02T14:06:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T14:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/143.244.150.201\/?p=10077"},"modified":"2022-03-02T14:06:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T14:06:18","slug":"managing-creative-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing creative projects? 4 ways to refuel creative energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People tend to think of IT, architecture, or construction: anything but something from the creative domain when you say project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the truth is, creative project management is most definitely a thing, and it is not as straightforward as projects in other industries either. If you\u2019re looking to manage creative projects, you\u2019ll need to understand the classic project management triangle; scope, schedule, and cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into specifics, what is creative project management, and how should you go about it? There are numerous project management tools and tricks you can use to help your teams streamline their processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no one way to manage projects successfully, but by applying different project management methodologies, you can take on challenges that interfere with your project head-on. Lack of resources and unrealistic deadlines are just one part of the problems you\u2019ll have to face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing creative projects effectively is just as exciting as it is challenging. 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/#How_is_managing_creative_projects_different_from_traditional_project_management\" title=\"How is managing creative projects different from traditional project management?\">How is managing creative projects different from traditional project management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/#How_to_plan_a_creative_project\" title=\"How to plan a creative project?\">How to plan a creative project?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/#1_Keep_moving_forward\" title=\"1. Keep moving forward\">1. Keep moving forward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/#2_Become_best_friends_with_your_creativity\" title=\"2. Become best friends with your creativity\">2. Become best friends with your creativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/#3_Effective_communication_is_key\" title=\"3. Effective communication is key\">3. Effective communication is key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/#4_Analyze_productivity_realistically\" title=\"4. Analyze productivity (realistically!)\">4. Analyze productivity (realistically!)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/managing-creative-projects\/#Wrapping_up\" title=\"Wrapping up\">Wrapping up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_creative_project_management\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is creative project management?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to understand creative project management understands that it is project management, but in the creative industry. Teams use a process to organize and manage their creative ideas and translate them into practical projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as much of a bother it sounds to follow a streamlined process, it is a fact that it helps keep your workflow smooth and gives ample space for creativity. Compared to the rigid tactics that traditional project managements employ, it is no wonder that creative projects work better with a different approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_managing_creative_projects_different_from_traditional_project_management\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is managing creative projects different from traditional project management?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why is traditional project management the way it is? The main reason for its rigid style is that it follows a sequential timeline that includes the project&#8217;s planning, execution, and finalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem is that such a sequence doesn\u2019t work well with creative people who work on the design and related marketing or advertising projects. The way creativity works are fluid in itself, and caging its flow with a set beginning to end setup isn\u2019t feasible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way success is measured also wildly different in creative project management. Traditionally, success is seen through progress, goals, and outcomes. Creative projects, on the other hand, depend on inspiration when it comes to coming up with good designs and concepts, which takes more time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_plan_a_creative_project\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to plan a creative project?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before planning a creative project, it\u2019s essential to know how the goals differ from traditional ones compared to how creatives usually work. A typical project manager will seek to quantify things while creatives will qualify.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, while the former will aim to break down complex activities into smaller tasks to monitor, the latter will be looking for creative and out-of-the-box ideas and solutions, making the overall expectations entirely different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all this in mind, it\u2019s easy to understand why managing deadlines and having a streamlined workflow with a creative team can come with numerous challenges and bumps in the road. So here\u2019s how you can plan a creative project effectively and successfully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10080 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-refuel-creative-energy.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_moving_forward\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Keep moving forward<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlines have to be met; that is the end goal for any project. And for that to happen, your project has to keep moving forward without too many standstills and delays. Creative projects will require a bit harder hand and extra discipline because losing track of time when working artistically is common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another issue that can occur is your team may get carried away and end up driving the creative process onto the wrong road, which will cause many work revisions to be made and a whole lot of extra time until it can be redone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Become_best_friends_with_your_creativity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Become best friends with your creativity<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite how crucial deadlines can be, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to go and interfere with your team\u2019s creative flow and sacrifice the quality of the end-product because of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the base of the project is that very creativity itself, there is no way it can be successful if that happens, and you\u2019ll end up in a loss with wasted resources if it does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the creative project manager in charge, you should know the importance of developing original content to hold its own in the competitive market of the commercial art field. This is why as the manager, you need to have a creative hand of your own as well; it will do wonders with guiding the team to the right lane and brainstorming alongside them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will also be a great way of gaining the trust of your team because they will be able to tell that you are providing them with enough space for creative freedom and giving them input that can help them grow as artists in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, a team on a creative high will breed innovation and shape your project to be a banger <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/design-approval-from-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the clients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will ultimately bring hoards of positive attention to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Effective_communication_is_key\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Effective communication is key<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides having good relations and channels of communication with your direct team members, you also have to think about how you will be the main point of contact as a creative project manager between your team, clients, and the upper management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will require you to have top-tier communication and speaking skills, but more than that, you also need to have the tact to know when to ask the right questions, what kind of information to share and when to share it, and how to gather relevant feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way of doing this is to speak positively with all parties involved and make sure the work&#8217;s exchange is productive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will come in handy when you are going around asking for revisions or looking to reconsider your team member\u2019s work. Criticizing a creative professional has to be done more softly since a lot of the time, their work has personal sentiments attached to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whoever you speak to in a professional setting should therefore be able to feel that you respect and value their work and presence. So whatever you offer them has to be useful, constructive and to the point, so there\u2019s no room for misunderstandings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Analyze_productivity_realistically\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Analyze productivity (realistically!)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have to monitor and keep track of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/creative-productivity-among-remote-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how productive your team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is being if you want the cycle of the work process to be steady enough for your projects to be completed on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time tracking may become useful here because you\u2019ll be able to tell which stage of the process is eating up too much time and which stages need more attention. 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