I like to take classes and learn new skills. Recently, I
started an online class that taught students how to be a Product Manager. Since
I am the Product Manager for Up-a-do Unlimited, I thought it might be helpful.
The class really focused on phone app products, which is not my forte, but I
did learn something interesting. 
A product manager is one who develops a product, contacts
clients, actively monitors social media and is ultimately responsible for
meeting the short term and long term sales goals of the team. In contrast, a
project manager takes on a specific task that has defined time and money
constraints, breaks the task into manageable pieces, and completes each piece
to finish with successful whole. 
When I am working on the Up-a-do Unlimited business, I am a
product manager. When I am putting together Heritage Dance Events or helping
tutoring students complete their specific tasks, I am a project manager.
Which would I rather do? I actually prefer being a project
manager and checking each successful event off my list of things to do. What
does this mean for the future of Up-a-do Unlimited? I am not sure. We have so
little time here in life, and carefully examining how we spend our moments is
paramount.
Which do you think is more important? Selling Up-a-do
Unlimited xylophones, organizing social group-dancing Heritage Dance Events, or
tutoring students and helping them find success? I would love to hear your
thoughts, and you can email me anytime at HeritageDanceEvents@gmail.com.
Debra Newby
