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 […]
Tag: Project Management
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 […]
Facing Cuts to Your Portfolio, Program, or Project? Steal This Playbook to Defend and Thrive
Economic ups and downs are inevitable. Whether you’re running a portfolio, program, or project, the pressure to reduce costs and streamline initiatives can be fierce in times of financial strain. Yet, history shows that an economic downturn can be a springboard to innovation and a catalyst for strategic realignment. If you’re experiencing budget cuts or […]
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.”
This statement, often attributed to Albert Einstein, may sound like a grandiose claim. But anyone who’s seen the remarkable growth of investments over time—or the mushrooming costs of debt—knows there’s undeniable power in compounding. It can be one of the most transformational forces in finance and beyond. What if we look at compounding not just […]