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Source: Canva Collection Mental wellness has slowly become a focus in the creative industry. News like animators leaving in the middle of animation projects to prioritise themselves, or rejecting a project when expectations and schedules would jeopardise their team's health, is getting more common. However, this begs the question of, “Are creatives more prone to mental conditions? ” Or is it that hard to find a balance between work and life in creative work? Either way, prior

Source: Canva – Photo by davidpereiras When it comes to creative projects, the unpredictable schedule makes project management unthinkable to implement. However, now that creative project management is slowly becoming a norm in the creative industries, creative teams will be able to focus more on their work and not on the administrative work that comes with projects in general. Although if you have come across the term ‘digital producer’, are they the same as a creative PM? T

Source: Unsplash Not all are spared from the guilt of not doing something productive during our rest, or even when we should be productive, we can’t seem to do anything. Yet, you still end up feeling exhausted. What you may not know is that fighting against your mind to force yourself to do something is already exhausting. Some would say you’re being lazy, but if you were actually being lazy, you would be having fun and not be riddled with guilt. With the movement of prioriti

How to manage your creative team better? Team management is already tricky, and managing a creative team? That’s when a bit of manoeuvring and flexibility is needed without disturbing the creative flow of your creative team. So, what is the best way to manage creative teams? Table of Contents Why Is It Different from Managing Non-Creatives? 7 Best Practices for Managing Creatives Key Takeaways Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Author Bio Why Is It Different from Managing Non-

Source: Unsplash As hybrid and remote work become more common in our work culture, they do not come without their challenges. While remote work offers benefits and the flexibility that creatives seek when it comes to work, managing a remote team requires a certain set of skills. Creative managers may have a challenging time making sure their team are not ignored or causing any miscommunication because of the lack of in-person communication. Table Of Contents Challenges of Man

Source: Canva – Photo by arturmarciniecphotos A brainstorming session is a great place to find solutions from different perspectives and backgrounds. While the clashing of ideas or wanting to stand out might happen among the team members, what becomes a worry is when quiet or introverted team members have a hard time sharing their ideas in a group setting. Lack of confidence may be the key reason why introverts struggle to keep up, but that’s usually not the case . Managers c

Source: Canva – Photo by Peopleimages 'Underperformance' is a word that a lot of leaders and managers don’t want to hear. A fear that will be hard to deal with if not addressed quickly. Underperformance isn’t just about missing deadlines or the lower quality of work; it could even be their behaviour or how they communicate with their team. So, how can we pinpoint it further before it gets worse? Table of Contents How Do I Know My Team Is Underperforming? 3 Strategies to Help

Source: Canva – Photo by studioroman If you think that you stop learning once you step into the career world, away from your school and classes, you may have to change that perspective. You never really stop learning as you progress in life, especially if you intend to be a leader in your career. Creative leaders understand that to get better, you need someone who can guide you. Or, as the saying goes, “Every great creative was once mentored.” Mentorship may feel like you are

Source: Canva – Photo by annatodica Motivation, a word that many people seek, keeps them going every day. Especially creative professionals who rely heavily on motivation to keep them inspired to keep their work innovative and competitive. You would think that monetary value would be enough to keep them pumped for work, but a pay cheque doesn’t always inspire great ideas; employee recognition does . To name a few. So, what will motivate these creative professionals to continu

Source: Canva – Photo by patpitchaya Most creatives struggle to establish a clear structure in their creative work. Setting up deadlines...

Source: Unsplash Since the existence of social media, the creative industry trends can evolve almost every hour, to say it in a dramatic way. But we cannot deny how often they change, so much so that creative companies are having a hard time getting ahead of the curve While it is important to be able to keep up with trends, are your creative teams equipped to be able to handle it? Are your teams ready to adapt and be agile with the creative trends? Table of Contents The Creat

Good project management makes life easy, not just for the execution of the project but for your team’s work performance. However, creatives might be more inclined not to structure their project in as much detail as they think they should because of the chaotic nature that comes with creative work. 

Are you supporting or micromanaging? Are you constantly asking for updates from your team? Check in with them almost every hour? Do you need to approve of every action that your team is taking? Well, you might be micromanaging your team. There are advantages to micromanaging, like preventing mistakes or reassuring team members who lack self-confidence and need more structure. However, if you are a creative project manager, you might be stifling your creative teams. Table of C

Meet Teo. He is a freelance animator working independently through his projects, like looking for clients, answering emails and even deciding what animation projects he can do. However, Teo has been struggling to sort through his projects. Suffering with success, one would say. Here's how Teo’s day typically was: Table of Contents Daily Routine of An Artist Morning Routine Afternoon Routine Night Routine Discovering Creative Project Management Using Creative Project Man

Source: Pexels - Photo by Bich Tran Is your team struggling to find the motivation and accountability to commit to a project? And you tried everything to keep your creative team going, but still no clear results? Look no further. When boosting your creative team's motivation and productivity, creative project managers should leverage individual goals in team projects. Yes, try getting into aligning team members' personal goals with the ongoing creative projects. Table of Cont