How to Run a Meeting Without Losing Your Soul You’ve made it to Chapter Two — which means you’ve survived your first few days as the “volunteer-told” Project Manager. Congratulations! Your reward? Meetings. Lots of them. Because nothing says project management quite like a calendar so full it looks like a game of Tetris. But […]
So, you’ve been “volunteered.” Maybe it happened in a meeting. Maybe your boss said, “You’d be great at leading this project!” Or maybe you just didn’t duck fast enough when someone asked, “Who wants to manage this?” Either way, congratulations — you are now the Project Manager.(Yes, even without a certification, a Gantt chart addiction,
“Fractional Project Management” may sound like a buzzword, but the truth is: most organizations are already practicing it without realizing it. Think about it — how often do you have a Project Manager running five projects at once? Or a Business Analyst stepping into dual roles as both BA and project manager? Or an IT
When projects stumble, most leaders look at tools, processes, or even team composition. Rarely do they consider the missing multiplier: an Agile Coach. Yet in 2025, with organizations juggling hybrid models, remote teams, and complex portfolios, Agile Coaches are quietly becoming one of the most impactful (and underutilized) roles in delivery. What Exactly Does an
Even the best project organizations can drift off course. Scope creep sneaks in, reporting lags behind, or governance becomes more about checking boxes than guiding delivery. That’s why a PMO audit — or what we like to call a “portfolio health check” — is no longer optional. It’s essential. What is a PMO Audit? A
In 2025, companies are under more pressure than ever to do more with less. Budgets are tight, projects are stacked, and leaders are asked to deliver outcomes without increasing overhead. That’s where fractional project talent comes in. What is Fractional Project Talent? Fractional project talent means bringing in experienced Project Managers, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters,
The Daily Scrum — also called the stand-up — is meant to be a quick, focused alignment meeting for your team. Done well, it takes 15 minutes or less, keeps everyone on the same page, and clears obstacles before they slow you down. Done poorly, it turns into a 30-minute ramble about everything except delivery.
A Business Analyst (BA) is often seen as the “bridge” between business needs and technical delivery. But if you’ve ever worked with a truly exceptional BA, you know they’re so much more than a bridge — they’re translators, problem-solvers, diplomats, and sometimes even part-time mind readers. In today’s fast-moving business environment, a strong BA isn’t
Explaining the Why: Because “Just Do It” Only Works for Nike In project management, you can have all the timelines, tools, and templates in the world—but if people don’t understand why something matters, you’ll spend more time chasing updates than making progress. Whether it’s a stakeholder, a team member, or a vendor, you’ve probably said
Let’s be honest. Most IT leaders and PMO directors didn’t get into their roles because they love writing job descriptions or sifting through hundreds of resumes. You thrive in strategy, execution, and delivery — not in juggling interviews, ghosted candidates, or worrying if a new hire will actually stick. Yet, the hiring process keeps getting
