In a world teeming with over seven billion people, it’s easy to feel like just another face in the crowd. Yet, science tells us that each person is a one-of-a-kind combination of genetics, experiences, and perspectives. Your DNA is unique—no one else has ever had, nor will ever have, the exact same genetic makeup as […]
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Embracing Pragmatism in Politics and Project Management: Lessons from Henry Kissinger’s Timeless Quote
IMAGE SOURCE: nytimes.com “America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests.” — Henry Kissinger In the dynamic arena of global politics and business, few figures have left as indelible a mark as Henry Kissinger. A master of diplomacy and strategic thinking, Kissinger’s insights continue to resonate with politicians, leaders, and professionals worldwide. His assertion […]
Why “Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch” Is the Key to High-Performing Teams and Organizations
Any experienced project manager knows the importance of having a clear scope, defined milestones, and a robust risk management plan. Yet, even the most perfectly engineered project can falter if the organizational culture isn’t supportive. As the old saying goes, “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” It is a powerful reminder that the intangible forces—values, behaviors, […]
Horrible, No Good Bosses – The True Cost of Poor Leadership Blog #8: Rules of Engagement
Master of Project Academy’s 8-part series Horrible, No Good Bosses – The True Cost of Poor Leadership was created to address the most common ways poor leadership results in flat/declining revenues and increased expenses. In this series, we will explore the topics of Communication, Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Discipline, Teamwork, Adaptability, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Positivity, […]
Change Management: Too Much Change or Poorly Managed Change?
In a 2021 survey of Human Resources leaders, Gartner found two interesting points regarding the management of change: 48% reported change management as a top priority and 54% reported their teams are suffering from change fatigue.¹ The first statistic reflects how much importance change management has in organizations and the latter one reflects how poorly […]