Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:18:52 GMT https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blogs/739414/practically-project-management Practically Project Management explores real world aspects of project management through storytelling. By providing meaningful insights, while having some fun, I believe we can improve how work gets done - thus making the world a little bit better together. https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/71795/shiny-objects---what-s-the-problem- Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:46:16 GMT Everyone loves shiny objects. We're hard-wired from a very early age to be lured by the attraction of new things. Look no further than the "unboxing videos" phenomenon and you'll realize the truth of this. Even I confess that I REALLY enjoy getting my hands on new technology, openi... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/71695/everyday-change-management Sun, 20 Mar 2022 21:40:59 GMT Let’s face it.  Most of us don’t like change.  Heck, sometimes the smallest changes can set me off.  Little things like a menu update at my favorite restaurant, software updates to my phone, or dare I say reorganizing products at my local supermarket have been known to sen... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/71039/take-risks---don-t-mitigate-them- Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:43:57 GMT Do you remember how many times you crashed your bicycle before learning to ride? Can you recall how many times you fell over before learning to walk? Probably not. That’s because when we’re young taking risks is part of growing and failure is synonymous with learning. Yet... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/70938/overcoming-the-transformation-hype Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:51:57 GMT It seems like the word "transformation" crops up about everywhere these days so here’s some friendly advice. Since we haven’t reached maximum hype, just insert the word transformation into any new project request and it will significantly increase the odds that it will be spons... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/70885/the-power-of-curiosity-and-knowing-your-customer Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:59:30 GMT One of the most important lessons I ever learned was when I was working as an assistant brand manager for a consumer products company.  As part of our training we had to conduct in-home research with potential customers.  My first research topic was cleaning.  Being somewhat young and... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/70884/start-backward-to-go-forward Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:32:22 GMT Working as a project manager in the Fall of 2009 I was presented with an Olympic sized challenge.  It began as an idea to have a few brands advertise during the 2010 Winter Olympics. The project quickly morphed into a massive program of over 10 different brand teams, a gaggle of creative agenci...