Packaging Prospects: What are the important goals for your packaging project?
Everyday packaging projects may seem relatively simple and mundane to many. Until someone is involved in an actual packaging project, light cannot be shed on the complexity. Similar to any job, there are many unnoticed details which are critical to making a project successful. If these significant details are not addressed at the appropriate time, projects can become extended and could result in possible bedlam.
Below are some tips to keep your project successful:
Tip #1: Have a “charter” listing the goals from the project.
It is imperative to have a visible document to all members laying out all of the important/critical goals for the packaging project. Countless times Pack Protocols has seen projects initiate without any concrete evidence of agreement. It may be acceptable to do this in the beginning however; it can lead to multiple changes where issues can arise based on what may have been said versus what was actually said.
Tip #2: Assign duties appropriately.
Many packaging projects have a “bulldoze” mentality where one person is responsible to complete a gigantic task from start to finish. Overloading of work to team members can cause unnecessary stress. Packaging projects need to be delegated appropriately based on the characteristics of the employee (strengths vs. weaknesses). It may be appropriate to have two people team up to approach a task where one may not be strong suited. Case in point: A person who has a health related issue would prefer to seek advice from someone with the know-how and experience in the health field instead of taking advice from a random stranger.
Tip #3: When projects go awry, ensure clarity.
Packaging projects are bound to go awry when multiple individuals are tasked with the same goals due to personal interpretation and goals. It’s vital for project team members to be clear about their responsibilities for the project. When double work is involved, it creates havoc. Visibility of what is being worked on is necessary to make a packaging project successful.