Welcome to our initial edition of the ProjectTalk newsletter. Monthly we will be focusing on subjects of interest to the professional project management community. We shall present insights and best p...

The project management industry continues to evolve. Traditional responsibilities of a project professional continue to be blurred. In our hybrid reality of remote teams and short-staffed companies, n...

Videos from the cockpit of the space shuttle re-entering Earth’s atmosphere are amazing! As the shuttle reduces its speed, 'kinetic friction,' the resistance created by two objects sliding against eac...

Organizations everywhere are getting ready for the new year. This excitement causes an influx of project initiatives that, if approved, will fill up the project pipeline. The only problem is that your...

Movies that appear to be produced for the sole purpose of Academy Award nomination are called “Oscar Bait.” One strategy of movie producers in this genre is to release the film late in the year, just ...

"Design the project development approach based on the context of the project, its objectives, stakeholders, governance, and the environment using "just enough" process to achieve the desired outcome w...

The famous quote from Napolean Hill “Plan your work and work your plan” is intrinsically focused on making your plan work because it is a living artifact which can change and adapt to the circumstance...

"Demonstrate and adapt leadership behaviors to support individual and team needs." PMBOK, pg. 40

Leadership is one of the most critical skills a project professional needs for success. In most instan...

"Recognize, evaluate, and respond to the dynamic circumstances within and surrounding the project in a holistic way to positively affect project performance." PMBOK, pg. 37

I don't know how many time...

Learn the art of creating harmony in personal and professional life, using these five proven project management tools and processes.

One Japanese concept I am fascinated with is the concept of ikigai...

"Continually evaluate and adjust project alignment to business objectives and intended benefits and value." PMBOK pg. 34

This is my favorite principle out of the 12. When I first started my career, t...

We’ve all heard the adage, “the customer is always right.” If you’ve ever worked in customer service, this phrase might make you want to roll your eyes, but the sentiment at the heart of this saying i...

"Project teams are made up of individuals who wield diverse skills, knowledge, and experience. Project teams that work collaboratively can accomplish a shared objective more effectively and efficientl...

There’s a concept of product design that focuses on making sure a product is Useful, Usable, and Used. Designers do all they can to make sure their products meet all three criteria. How do your PMO pr...

"Stewards act responsibly to carry out activities with integrity, care, and trustworthiness while maintaining compliance with internal and external guidelines. They demonstrate a broad commitment to f...