Written by Moyinoluwa Fasanmi - Operations Analyst at Spurt!
When people hear “project management,” they think of fancy Gantt charts, tight deadlines, and lots of talking in meetings. These things do matter, but from where I sit in operations, project management is actually about one thing:
Making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Here’s a checklist that’s helped me make sense of the chaos:
1. Clarity > Assumptions
Don’t assume everyone’s on the same page. Whether it’s confirming a meeting time or following up on an action item, clear communication saves projects.
2. Document Everything
A quick voice note. A recap message on Teams. Just something to remind you of tasks because memory fades, and details matter.
3. Track It or Lose It
Even if it’s just a to-do list or a status tracker, make sure progress is visible. If you’re not tracking it, it’s not moving.
What this taught me:
Before I joined Spurt!, I thought project management was mostly planning. Now I see it’s mostly following up, supporting, and simplifying.
This mindset shift has helped me:
Build stronger coordination across teams
Anticipate blockers before they become crises
Create breathing room for decision-makers to focus on strategy
Operations may not always be visible, but it’s what keeps the project engine running.
So here’s my question: What’s one habit you use to keep projects on track — especially when things get hectic?
