(And How Using Project Management Principles Can Help Fix This) Most productivity systems don’t fail because people are lazy or undisciplined. They fail because they aren't complete. You’ve probably tried…
I recently sat through a remediation meeting with a customer. They had a list of complaints, some valid and others less so, but one theme kept coming back around: “We…
And how to regain control before it’s too late A few short weeks from now, we’ll be at the end of the first quarter. By this point, the optimism of…
How often do you actively seek feedback in your projects? From clients, the stakeholders, or even from the project team? I read something earlier this week which got me thinking…
“Congratulations! You’re our first Project Manager.” Or perhaps the only Project Manager. In a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), this often means you aren’t just running projects; you are the…
Do you find yourself chasing things that should happen automatically? Over-checking work that should already be checked? Or, maybe just being the only person who “knows how this really works”?…
Why projects feel harder than they should (and what to do about it) A few weeks into any plan, reality starts to take over. Good intentions meet deadlines.New habits collide…
Control is often mistaken for certainty. In projects, we’re rewarded for knowing: the plan, the risks, the numbers, the answer in the meeting. It feels reassuring to have everything mapped…
In the growth cycle of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), there is a persistent tension between the need for order and the fear of stagnation. Owners and leaders know…
Why You Need Just Enough Project Structure (and No More) Projects often start with the best intentions and a team eager to "just get going." Fast forward a few months:…