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What’s the most unconventional project management tactic you’ve used that actually worked?

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Zakaria Botros
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Project Manager | Driving Clean Energy Innovations for a Sustainable Future| Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ontario, Canada

As project managers, we often rely on traditional strategies and frameworks to keep things running smoothly. But sometimes, the most unexpected or unconventional approaches can make a world of difference in achieving project success. Whether it’s a unique communication strategy, an unexpected tool, or a creative solution to a problem, these unconventional tactics can be incredibly effective in certain situations.



I’d love to hear from the community about the most unusual or creative strategies you've implemented in your projects that turned out to be surprisingly effective. Let’s explore how thinking outside the box can lead to great results in project management!



As project managers, we often rely on traditional strategies and frameworks to keep things running smoothly. But sometimes, the most unexpected or unconventional approaches can make a world of difference in achieving project success. 



I’d love to hear from you about the most unusual or creative strategies you've implemented in your projects that turned out to be surprisingly effective. 
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Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani Manager, Quality and Continuous Improvement| Hörmann-TNR Industrial Doors Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

I was brought in as a consultant for a company that, despite lacking a formal project management structure, was still delivering projects successfully. It was an unusual situation because there were no official project management processes, yet the projects were consistently completed on time and within scope. Different project managers each had their own approach, and the teams were dynamic, constantly shifting between projects. This resulted in a siloed working environment.



The top management, however, felt that there should be a more consistent approach to project management, with standardized methods, tools, language, and so on. Their request was for me to create a new, unified system. Rather than starting from scratch, I decided to focus on the project managers who were most successful and analyze their approaches. I selected the best practices from these project managers and formalized their methods into a cohesive framework. This allowed me to create a consistent, structured project management system that aligned with the company's existing practices, while still fulfilling management's request for uniformity and consistency across projects.
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Pavan Maddi
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Buona Vista, Singapore

Zakaria Botros Great question! Sometimes, the best solutions come from thinking outside the box. One unconventional tactic that worked for me was using storytelling to explain complex project goals—it made stakeholders more engaged and aligned.



What unique approaches have worked for you?

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