The Truth (and Misconceptions) About Projects and Project Managers

✨Let’s be honest. Projects get a bad reputation. Say the word “project” and people picture endless meetings or sticky notes plastered on every wall. Some even think projects are outdated or obsolete. The truth is, that belief comes from not understanding what a project really is, and why having a proper plan can save time, money, and headaches.

And what about project managers?

Too many people think they are just glorified admins. That could not be further from the truth.

🚫 Misconception 1: Projects are busywork

❌ Not even close.
✅ Projects are how businesses grow:

• No project = no new products

• No project = no new services

• No project = no scaling or progress

🚫Misconception 2: Project managers are just Admins with a fancy title

This one stings because it is flat-out wrong. I have served as both an Administrative Assistant and a Project Manager. Both roles matter, and both are underappreciated until you do not have one.

• 🗂️ An administrator keeps the daily machine running.

• 🧭 A project manager makes sure the bigger picture happens without chaos.

• ⏳ One handles the now.

• 🚀 The other protects the future.

Call either role “just” anything, and you will quickly learn how necessary they both really are.

Why this matters for small businesses

You may not think you need project management until you realize you are stuck in the same place year after year. You may not value admin support until you are drowning in details, paperwork, and past due invoices. Both roles are the quiet powerhouses behind every successful business.

Here is the truth: these roles are often invisible until a problem arises. Do not wait for a crisis. Recognize their value today and let them help your business grow.