Project Management Tips to Avoid Disaster

Опубликовано: 05 Август 2026
на канале: Kayla McGuire
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Project Management Tips to Avoid Disaster

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As project managers, it’s our job to care for our projects, keep them safe, and generally be good stewards of the resources they require.

In this video, I’m going to share five ways every project manager should ensure the safety and wellbeing of their projects. With each point I’ll offer a few practical tips for how you can incorporate these best practices into your daily project management activities.

Some topics we explore are:

Tips to improve project initiation
How to make sure a project’s progress isn’t neglected
Best practices for data management
Risk management simplified
Communication best practices


At the end of the video I hope you have some new ideas for how to keep your projects safe.

Do you have questions or comments about this topic? Please add your comment to the video below!

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ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Kayla McGuire is a trusted strategic advisor, enthusiastic project management coach, and the founder of Kayla McGuire Consulting, LLC. For the past 15 years, Kayla has worked with entrepreneurs to launch and scale startup operations. With experience that spans disciplines, Kayla is known for her ability to form and execute visionary plans without sacrificing agility or compromising the team’s wellbeing, a skill she credits to a deep understanding of project management fundamentals.

Kayla’s background in business building helped make it a natural move when it came time to embark on her freelancing career in 2020. Through her consulting company, she has built and executed project management training programs, coached hundreds of project managers as they launch their freelancing careers, and advised founders on operational strategy and project best practices, leading to growth and scale. Additionally, her work on the published book "Executing Excellence” has served as a guide for aspiring freelancers worldwide.

Beyond her consulting work, Kayla shares her passion for project management on her YouTube channel as well as LinkedIn. Her original content closes the gap between the technical knowledge needed to excel as a project manager and the day to day reality of life as a freelancer.

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00:00 Preview
00:08 Introduction
00:51 Set clear goals and objectives
02:16 Stay on top of your project progress
03:43 Keep data secure and backed up
04:42 Anticipate and prepare for risks
06:22 Communicate clearly and often