Tag: Communication
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Project Leadership
The Day I Almost Lost My Cool It was a high-stakes meeting, and tensions were running high. A key stakeholder was frustrated, the team was defensive, and the project was at risk. My instinct? Push back hard. But something stopped me. I took a breath, acknowledged the stakeholder’s concerns, and shifted the focus to finding…
The Silent Killer of Projects: Scope Creep – And How to Stop It
A Cautionary Tale: The Project That Almost Was It was supposed to be a straightforward project: a six-month timeline, a clear set of deliverables, and a happy client. We kicked off with enthusiasm, but by month three, things started to shift. A “quick add-on” here, a “small tweak” there. Each request seemed harmless—until they weren’t.…
The Power of Storytelling in Project Management
A Tale of Two Projects Let me tell you about two projects I managed early in my career. Both had similar scopes, budgets, and timelines. Both had talented teams. But one soared, and the other… well, let’s just say it limped across the finish line. What was the difference? Storytelling. In the first project, I…
