Every project depends on decisions. Some are small and routine, like choosing a meeting schedule or approving a design tweak. Others can shape the entire outcome of the project, including…
I’m writing this as I sit at home enjoying some rare sunshine. I’ve just worked more than 10 days straight, along with the rest of the core project team, getting…
Project management is notoriously high-pressure, but for a long time, the "always-on" culture wasn’t just a phase for me; I realised it had become my identity. Since it’s the only…
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…
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…
Leading a high-performance team, where everyone pulls together and exceeds expectations, is probably the dream of every project manager. In reality it is not so common; high-performance teams are definitely…
In this blog post I want to take a look at what makes a good project kick-off meeting and also some of the things which you should aim to avoid.…