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At some point in every project manager’s career, there comes a day when the work stops feeling strategic and starts feeling chaotic. Their calendar fills with emergency meetings, problems multiply faster than they can be solved, and they spend more time reacting than leading. It’s what we like to call “firefighting.” Some call it “herding cats.” Whatever the phrase, it means the same thing: you’ve...

Project management fundamentals are easy to understand, but mastery takes years of practice. Even the most seasoned project managers can fall into bad habits, leading to poor outcomes. Sometimes, mistakes are subtle, such as overreacting to minor changes or communicating in ways that fail to engage stakeholders. At other times, the errors are more obvious, such as insufficient planning or failing ...

Every project manager has heard a tale of failure so perfectly avoidable that it reads like fiction. The story I’m about to share is one of those tales: a fable drawn from real-world experience. Although it focuses on payroll, its lessons apply to every industry and type of project. The story revolves around missing macro, or organizational, change management, ensuring an organization is ready to ...

Albert Einstein has often been attributed with saying, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend the first 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.” Projects deliver strategies and solve problems, too. For decades, technology projects have lived and died on the strength of their planning. Yet in today’s fast-moving world, “plan” has almost become a four-l...

Why Projects Sink or Swim on Risk

Every project, no matter how well planned, has uncertainty that threatens timelines, budgets, or outcomes. Others open the door to opportunities that could accelerate progress or deliver additional value. The question every project leader faces is not whether risks exist, but how much risk management is enough.

Risk management is often mistaken for a bureaucrati...

In today’s business environment, Agile has evolved far beyond its origins in software development to become a mainstream approach across multiple industries. Organizations prize the agility methodology and mindset. As a result, professionals eager to demonstrate their adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement often consider earning an Agile certification. But with so many options, how ...

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
— Peter Drucker

This famous Drucker quote holds relevance for those pursuing a career in project management. The profession is constantly evolving, shaped by new methodologies, technologies, and the global pace of change. Waiting passively for opportunities or advancements is no longer enough. If you’re planning to build a meaningful, impa...

Crises have a way of revealing a leader’s true nature. Whether it’s a sudden budget cut, a critical team member resigning mid-project, or a major stakeholder withdrawing support, project leaders will, at some point, be called to navigate turbulent waters. The difference between those who merely survive a crisis and those who lead their teams through it with strength and clarity often comes down to...

Projects don’t succeed on planning alone. While solid plans and clear deliverables are essential, they aren’t enough to ensure success in many environments. What distinguishes consistently successful projects is the combination of innovative project management practices and a strong, engaged working culture.

Today, let’s explore a comprehensive approach to project excellence, blending technical e...

Starting a new role as a project manager is a career milestone that can also feel like a step into the unknown. Whether you’ve just earned your certification, transitioned from a team member role, or moved into project management from another field, your first few months on the job are critical. It’s a time of high expectations, not just from yourself, but from the managers who hired you.

While i...