{"id":17914,"date":"2020-06-22T21:27:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T10:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/?p=17914"},"modified":"2024-10-15T20:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T09:14:02","slug":"remote-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/remote-working\/remote-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Effectively Manage a Project Remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Managing a project<\/a> itself is a demanding task. And now you have to do it with a team that isn\u2019t even working from the same location as you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has considerably changed how we work, and when it comes to project management, there\u2019s an entirely new set of obstacles to overcome.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019ll share best practices that Creately<\/a> follows when managing projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Management Process <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basically the project management life cycle<\/a> includes 5 stages; project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring, and project closure. We have covered these stages in-depth in our Guide to Understanding the Phases of Project Management Lifecycle<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But to make it easier for you, here are the general steps in project management under each phase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project Management Lifecycle (Click on the template to edit or share it online)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Remote Project Management Best Practices <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now the challenge is to carry out these steps while everyone\u2019s working remotely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The method of managing a project remotely or on-site also may differ from company to company. However, with the best practices provided below, you can adapt your own process to make things more effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in the Right Remote Project Management Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The importance of using the right online tools when working remotely cannot be emphasized enough. How efficiently the team collaborates depends on what tools you use and how you use them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are many project management tools<\/a>, you will also need to rely on communication and collaboration tools. A few essential tools are listed below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project\/ task management tools<\/strong> – these help remote project teams collaborate on breaking down projects into smaller tasks, setting milestones, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n