Tag: Project Management
The Art of Prioritization: Making Tough Calls in Project Management
The Moment I Learned to Say No Picture this: a high-pressure project, a tight deadline, and a team stretched to the limit. Halfway through, the client drops a bombshell—a shiny new feature they “need” ASAP. My gut said yes to keep them happy, but the numbers didn’t lie: adding it would derail everything. After a…
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.…
Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies for Project Managers in a VUCA World
The Storm Hits: A Project Manager’s Tale Picture this: You’re six months into a year-long project. The team’s humming, milestones are on track, and the client’s thrilled. Then, out of nowhere, the market shifts. Your client’s business model flips overnight, and suddenly, your carefully crafted plan is obsolete. Panic sets in. What now? This was…
The Power of Project Retrospectives: Learning from Every Project, Win or Lose
A Tale of Two Projects (and One Missed Opportunity) Early in my career, I managed two back-to-back projects. The first was a mess—delayed, over budget, and full of friction. We barely made it. The second? Smooth sailing. On time, under budget, and the team was thrilled. After the first project, we were so relieved it…
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…
Emotional Intelligence: The Unsung Hero of Project Management
A Confession from the Trenches I’ll let you in on a little secret: I used to think project management was all about the hard stuff. Scope creep? Build a tighter plan. Missed deadlines? Double down on the schedule. Budget overruns? Crunch the numbers harder. For years, I was a spreadsheet warrior, armed with formulas and…
Emotional Intelligence in Project Management: Building Stronger Teams and Better Outcomes
1. Introduction Project management often focuses on processes, methodologies, and deliverables. Yet, the human element underpins every successful project. Emotional Intelligence (EI)—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions while also empathizing with others—can profoundly impact team performance. This article explores how EI intersects with project management, offering practical strategies, case studies, and creative…
Building High-Performance Teams – The Heart of Project Success
In today’s competitive and ever-changing business environment, the success of any project hinges on the strength and cohesion of the team behind it. High-performance teams are not just groups of skilled individuals; they are carefully nurtured, cohesive units that operate with clarity, purpose, and mutual trust. In this article, we explore what it takes to…
