The Invisible Cost of Being the Person Everyone Depends On

Project managers are often the people everyone depends on, including coordinating the work, navigating competing priorities, and quietly carrying the emotional weight of keeping projects moving. We explore the invisible cognitive and emotional load behind that responsibility and how to redefine success through sustainable performance.
A Practical Framework for AI-Ready Project Delivery

This PML Contributor post introduces a practical framework for managing AI projects beyond the technology itself. Drive successful projects by focusing on 4 critical areas. Read to learn more!
A Simple Practice That Saves Great Ideas – Why Not “Park” It

This PML Contributor post explores the power of using a “parking lot” to capture off-topic ideas, questions, and concerns without derailing productive discussions. Check it out!
Leading Under Pressure Without Burning Out

Many project managers assume stress comes with the job, but it doesn’t have to. Explore why stress is often a response to overload and discover practical ways to lead and perform more sustainably.
How to Build a Global Project Management Resume

How to Build a Global Project Management Resume Building a project management resume for the global stage is about translating your impact and uniqueness, which makes you a standout and must-have candidate and point of trust for companies abroad. Whether you’re aiming for a role in a big city or small town, recruiters are looking […]
Performance Reviews in Project Management: The Work No One Sees

In this PML Contributor post, we explore the often invisible work behind successful project management and why performance reviews can feel challenging for project managers.
The AI Governance Gap: What Project Managers Need to Own

The AI Governance Gap: What Project Managers Need to Own Part 2 of a 5-Part Series on AI for Project Management Professionals See Part 1: Why AI is a Project Manager’s Problem (Not Just IT’s) A few months ago, a client asked me to help them “formalize their AI strategy.” When we sat down with […]
The Day I Quit Boxing and What It Taught Me About Baselines

This PML Contributor post is a personal story about quitting boxing to highlight a powerful leadership lesson: without the right baseline, performance metrics can be misleading and demotivating. Check it out!
What I Didn’t Understand Early In My Project Management Career (What’s Changed Now After 25 Years)

This reflective PML Contributor post shares hard-earned lessons from 25 years in project management, revealing how true success goes far beyond plans, tools, and control. Check it out!
The Power of Closing – In Your Personal and Professional Lives

In this PML Contributor post, we highlight why closing is one of the most overlooked yet powerful skills in both project management and life. Check it out!