Tag: project coordination
The Frankenstein Project: Why Perfect Plans Create Imperfect Results
“Dr. Frankenstein was a brilliant scientist and a terrible integrator.” My mentor’s comparison stung because it was accurate. I had spent three months creating what I thought was the perfect project plan for a $5M enterprise system integration. Every workstream had detailed requirements, clear owners, and precise timelines. The Gantt chart was a work of…
When WhatsApp Nearly Killed a $2M Project: Lessons from the Communication Trenches
Last Tuesday at 3:47 PM, my phone buzzed with a message that made my stomach drop. A project manager I mentor had just sent our internal budget concerns directly to the client WhatsApp group. The message read: “The client has no idea we’re 23% over budget already. How do we break this to them without…
Introduction: The Myth of the Invisible Manager
One of the most misunderstood aspects of project management is Integration Management. Often seen as an abstract or administrative function, it’s mistaken for a high-level summary of what’s happening elsewhere in the project. This myth is dangerous. Because Integration Management isn’t just a component—it’s the conductor of the orchestra. Myth #1: Integration Management Is Just…
