Momentum on any project—whether you’re leading, contributing, or championing from the C-suite—depends on people willingly tackling thorny problems day after day. The good news from modern neuroscience is that our brains are plastic: with deliberate practice we can learn to find challenge itself intrinsically rewarding. Below is a research-grounded, easy-to-remember playbook to help every project […]
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What Project Managers Can Learn from Kobe Bryant’s Relentless Pursuit of Greatness
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant missed 14,481 shots in his career—more than any other player in NBA history. Yet he ended his 20‑year run with five championship rings, two Finals MVP trophies, 18 All‑Star selections, and a legacy that […]
Decisive Leadership: A Guide for the Considerate Project Manager
Project management isn’t just about following processes; it’s about making decisions—often tough ones. Yet, many project managers hesitate, endlessly weighing options, trapped in analysis paralysis. If you’ve ever stalled at a crossroads, fearing the impact of your choices, this guide is for you. Decisiveness isn’t arrogance; it’s responsibility in action. Decisive vs. Hesitant: A Tale […]
Igniting 10X Thinking in Program and Portfolio Management: A Framework for Transformative Project Teams
When Google’s co-founder Larry Page talks about “10X ideas,” he invokes a certain kind of audacious thinking—one where teams are encouraged to transform business as usual into a quantum leap forward. As Page puts it, “It means doing something that wouldn’t happen unless you’re actually doing it. I think the more you can do things […]
Unleash Your A-Game: Building an All-Star Project Team (and Becoming an A Player Yourself)
Ever felt the sting of missed deadlines, budget overruns, and low morale on your projects? All too often, these setbacks stem from a lack of “A” players—people whose absence creates skill gaps, lowers standards, and forces the rest of the team into reactive problem-solving. An “A” Player is the person who consistently exceeds expectations, inspires […]