Every organization wants to “do something with AI.”But here’s the challenge: starting an AI project is easy — delivering value is hard. I’ve seen teams jump in with energy and…
Every experienced project manager knows this truth: no matter how well you plan, something new will emerge halfway through the project. A regulatory update, a new stakeholder, a change in…
Moving into a new role is challenging enough. But stepping into a position that was previously held by a colleague — especially one who’s still around or wasn’t ready to…
You Don’t Need Fancy Tools to Run a Great Project Let’s be honest — not every organization gives project managers access to Microsoft Project, Jira, or other specialized tools. Sometimes,…
Published: October 20, 2025 | By Morgan Lee Starting out as a project manager can feel like being thrown into the deep end with a stopwatch in one hand and…
Even the best negotiators hit a wall sometimes. Maybe the client won’t budge on the delivery date. Maybe leadership insists on a “must-ship” deadline despite clear risks. When negotiations fail,…
In project management, few things test your diplomacy like negotiating timelines. Whether it’s with a client who “just needs it by Friday” or an internal team juggling competing priorities, timeline…
In every project, regardless of industry or scale, communication is the thread that ties people, processes, and outcomes together. Yet, one of the most overlooked aspects of effective communication is…
Being a project manager can sometimes feel less like orchestrating complex initiatives and more like babysitting. Don’t get me wrong—I love the craft of project management. The frameworks, the roadmaps,…
Starting out as a project manager can feel like stepping into the middle of a play without knowing your lines. The deadlines are real, the budgets matter, and the cast…