Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Feel like your projects are harder than they should be? These project management challenges show up on almost every project, and most project managers don’t catch them early. In this video, I break down 6 common project management challenges and share practical project manager tips to help you solve them with clarity and confidence.
From leading without authority to scope creep management and stakeholder management, these are the real-world issues every project manager faces. If you’re looking for actionable project manager tips, this video will help you navigate project management challenges without relying on guesswork.
Whether you’re new to project management or refining your approach as a project manager, understanding these project management challenges is key. Learn how leading without authority, stakeholder management, and scope creep management impact your projects, and how the right project management structure helps you solve them effectively.
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Lack of Confidence From Leading Without Authority
5:48 Unclear Project Goals
8:40 Stakeholder Misalignment
11:10 Unrealistic Timeline
14:19 Scope Creep
16:52 Disengaged or Non-Performing Team Members
Feel like your projects are harder than they should be? These project management challenges show up on almost every project, and most project managers don’t catch them early. In this video, I break down 6 common project management challenges and share practical project manager tips to help you solve them with clarity and confidence.
From leading without authority to scope creep management and stakeholder management, these are the real-world issues every project manager faces. If you’re looking for actionable project manager tips, this video will help you navigate project management challenges without relying on guesswork.
Whether you’re new to project management or refining your approach as a project manager, understanding these project management challenges is key. Learn how leading without authority, stakeholder management, and scope creep management impact your projects, and how the right project management structure helps you solve them effectively.
__________
➡️ *FREE DOWNLOAD*
Why Are My Projects Struggling? 6 Basics to Keep Your Projects From Failing:
slayprojectmanagement.com/freebie
➡️ *FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT WEBINAR!*
(Hosted by Adriana Girdler)
slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar
➡️ 🌟 *SLAY Project Management Online Course* 🌟
adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slaypm
If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe, share it with your friends.
➡️ SAY HI ON SOCIAL
Website: CornerStoneDynamics.com
Instagram: instagram.com/theadrianagirdler
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adriana-girdler-cet-pmp-0a95484
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TikTok: tiktok.com/@adrianagirdler
Thanks for watching my video “6 Common Challenges Project Managers Face (+How to Solve Them)”: youtu.be/2-mfSWUL6jM
#AdrianaGirdler
#ProjectManagement
0:00 Intro
1:43 Lack of Confidence From Leading Without Authority
5:48 Unclear Project Goals
8:40 Stakeholder Misalignment
11:10 Unrealistic Timeline
14:19 Scope Creep
16:52 Disengaged or Non-Performing Team Members
![Effective Project Planning Techniques [Steps You Can’t Afford To Skip]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3rNYcTBZ7Ag/mqdefault.jpg "Effective Project Planning Techniques [Steps You Can’t Afford To Skip]
Effective project planning is the critical to project management success, but it’s overwhelming if you’re unsure where to begin. In this video I explain how to plan a project, and I outline project planning techniques to help you consistently reach successful project outcomes.
In the video I explain:
• Project manager planning tips like getting the right support early
• Why gathering critical information is one of the most important project planning strategies
• When your project charter is completed in your project planning steps
• How to manage a project by getting clear on scope
• When to step into project timeline planning
• Why and how to plan for project risk management
• Why successful project planning involves a change management plan
• What kind of project planning checklist you should follow
• Why project planning for beginners shouldn’t be overwhelming
• How to avoid the worst project planning mistakes
• Different types of project scheduling and how they support your plan
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(Hosted by Adriana Girdler)
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![Project Manager Deliverables [By Project Phase]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4Br3BdFHh7I/mqdefault.jpg "Project Manager Deliverables [By Project Phase]
Stuck on what to focus on in each project phase? In this video, I’m sharing project manager deliverables you need to complete in each of the 5 project phases.
I’ll break down:
- Project management deliverables at each phase of the project
- What project deliverables every project manager needs to know
- Project activities and project documentation by project phase
- What are project deliverables for project managers?
- Project manager tips to ensure you meet all milestones in project management
- Deliverables in project management that will ensure you have a successful project
- Project management tips for new project managers wondering where to start
- What project management documents you need in each phase of your projects
So, if you’re wondering where to even start with your project management documentation and project management deliverables, watch this entire video where I’ll answer the question “What is a project deliverable for a project manager?” and you’ll finally hear project manager deliverables explained.
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➡️ VIDEO MENTIONED
How to Create a Project Priority Matrix [QUICK + EASY] : https://youtu.be/jvt1otxh5rA
Project Charter Guide [HOW TO WRITE A PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHARTER] : https://youtu.be/FIPeKqrvNCs
Work Breakdown Structure [WBS EXPLAINED] : https://youtu.be/BVcd9uy9kuQ
Change Management for Project Managers [THE BASICS] : https://youtu.be/-T_dtmY5nZ4
Project Risk Management [OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES] : https://youtu.be/rZGCZc2T9Rc
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