“How does my success create success for others?” That single question, asked early and often, separates managers who merely hit targets from leaders who leave enduring legacies. It reframes achievement from a private milestone into a public platform— one that elevates teams, organizations, and even entire communities. Below, we explore how different kinds of high-impact […]
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Where the Next Wave of Defense-Sector Project Management Careers Will Emerge (2025 – 2030)
1. An unprecedented funding surge is already locked in After two years of debate, NATO defence ministers have provisionally endorsed raising the Alliance’s spending guideline from 2 % to “up to 5% of GDP.” If every member meets the target, annual outlays would jump to roughly US $ 2.4 trillion—more than double today’s level. washingtonpost.com […]
Teach Your Brain to Love Hard Things: A Master of Project Academy Guide
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 […]
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 […]
How to Turn $5,250 of Tax‑Free Educational Assistance into a High‑Performance Project Team
Leverage IRS §127 to upskill your workforce with CAPM, PMP, PMI‑ACP, Microsoft Project, and Leadership training—while the tax code picks up part of the tab. Introduction: The Secret in the Tax Code Most Leaders Miss Imagine upgrading your team’s capability, boosting retention, and shaving costly delays off key initiatives—without adding even a penny to anyone’s […]