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Is Project Management a Bullshit Job?

David Graeber’s concept of “bullshit jobs”, roles that even the employee can’t justify, has sparked widespread debate. In his book Bullshit Jobs: A Theory, Graeber categorizes such roles into types like “taskmasters,” who create unnecessary work for others. This raises a critical question for IT professionals: Is the project management role one of these?

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Crossing the Swamp: A PM’s Tale of Survival, Sanity, and Shared Strength

Not every project is about launching the next big innovation or driving sweeping digital transformation. Sometimes, it’s about something more fundamental – getting through the day and helping your team stay afloat in a challenging project environment filled with shifting priorities, unclear direction, and constant pressure.

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