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 […]
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Horrible, No Good Bosses – The True Cost of Poor Leadership Blog #7: Failure to Lead
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, […]
Horrible, No Good Bosses — The True Cost of Poor Leadership Blog #1: You’re Fired
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, Decisiveness, […]
How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations at Work (and Turn Them Into Career Fuel)
You can’t lead projects, teams, or your own career without learning to talk about the hard stuff—missed deadlines, awkward behavior, misaligned expectations, budget cuts, pay raises, scope creep, and “we need to change direction.” The professionals who move fastest don’t avoid these moments; they handle them cleanly, early, and with respect. Below is a practical […]
What’s Your Project Management VUCA Playbook? Volatility. Uncertainty. Complexity. Ambiguity. Is It Clear Only to You—or Does Your Team Understand It as Well?
Every project manager—whether leading a global transformation or a scrappy internal initiative—eventually discovers the truth: projects don’t fail because of tasks; they fail because of turbulence. Markets shift without warning. Stakeholders change priorities overnight. Requirements evolve. Teams misinterpret direction. Suddenly, the project isn’t simply behind schedule—it’s operating inside a VUCA storm: volatile, uncertain, complex, and […]