Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
A wasted of time. No matter that if you find an opportunity to apply it then go ahead.
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1 reply by Bruce Buryo
Feb 07, 2026 7:29 AM
Bruce Buryo
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Thanks for sharing your view, Sergio - when you say it’s a waste of time, is that based on trying to apply N.E.X.T in real project delivery, or on the gap you see between the framework and day-to-day practice?
Program Manager| HARPER SRLSanto Domingo / Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
N.E.X.T hasn’t changed what I do as much as where I put my attention. Less obsession with rigid artifacts, more focus on outcomes, decision flow, and people dynamics. Practically, that shows up as:
Spending little more time clarifying why we’re doing something before locking plans
Using data and AI to reduce admin work, not replace judgment
Treating ways of working as adjustable, not fixed
Being more intentional about skills, trust, and context, not just delivery speed
So, at least from my perspective, it’s less a new framework to “apply” and more a lens that validates how modern PMs already have to operate when things are complex and fast-moving. Saving Changes...
Since using PMI’s N.E.X.T framework, I focus more on outcomes and adaptability rather than just following fixed processes. It encourages me to balance traditional planning with flexibility and strategic thinking. This helps me respond faster to changes while still keeping project goals clear and aligned with stakeholder needs. Saving Changes...
A wasted of time. No matter that if you find an opportunity to apply it then go ahead.
Thanks for sharing your view, Sergio - when you say it’s a waste of time, is that based on trying to apply N.E.X.T in real project delivery, or on the gap you see between the framework and day-to-day practice? Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
PMI’s N.E.X.T framework is creating a healthy shift in the profession because it brings us back to what actually drives effectiveness in real-world projects: purpose, value and adaptability, rather than rigid adherence to predefined procedures.
In day-to-day practice, this translates into some concrete changes:
Moving from an obsession with artefacts to a continuous clarification of the “why” before locking plans and baselines. Using data and AI to reduce administrative overhead while preserving human judgment and accountability. Treating ways of working as context-dependent and adjustable, not as fixed recipes to be applied mechanically. Strengthening team awareness, trust and capabilities beyond pure delivery efficiency.
These shifts do not replace methodological rigor. They enhance resilience and decision quality under uncertainty. Rather than seeing N.E.X.T as another toolkit to implement, it may be more useful to view it as a lens that helps align project practices with outcomes and meaningful impact. This helps prevent good intentions from getting lost in artefacts and metrics that say little about real value.
This is also why field-level conversations matter. Understanding where and how organizations are making this transition in practice, what cultural and structural barriers they face, and which adaptations actually work on the ground is where N.E.X.T moves from concept to credibility. Saving Changes...
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