PROJECT MANAGEMENT
A SIMPLE WAY TO KEEP PROJECTS ON TRACK

The Real Cost of Chaos

67% of teams say unclear plans cause missed deadlines
Over 50% of projects fail from poor scope and shifting priorities
Managers spend 1/3 of their week on misaligned work
Simple, clear one-pagers cut meeting time by 42%
Alignment upfront saves hours of rework later

By Justin Mecham

What Makes a Plan Work

Plans with clear goals and deadlines get 2.5x better delivery
Avoid jargon — simple steps are more likely to get done
Projects with fewer than 7 steps finish 36% faster
Assigning owners for each step increases follow-through by 50%

Tips to Keep Projects Moving

Use one-pagers to kick off every project
Keep steps short and measurable
Stick to 1 page max — clarity beats detail
Review progress weekly as a team
Keep a template to save time
Tag decisions and blockers clearly
Send it before meetings to align faster
Make it mobile-view friendly
End with who owns what and by when

Step-by-Step Plan

Section	What to Include	How to Use It
Project Name	Clear and specific	Use as a task headline
Objective	1-line purpose	Show what success looks like
Key Steps	5-7 action bullets	List what actually gets done
Timeline	Due dates by step	Add urgency + focus
Owner(s)	Name + role	Make it personal + accountable

Execution Habits That Matter

Quick Wins: Start small. Build fast.
Templates: Use what works.
Cadence: Weekly check-ins. Monthly progress.
Adjustments: Plans shift. Don’t over-edit.
Owner Clarity: One task. One owner.