The human side of project management
During a much-needed break after leading back-to-back project teams, I stumbled upon a quirky Netflix series, and one quote stuck with me:
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There’s a huge difference between checking tasks off a list and leading with purpose.
Between looking busy and making real progress.
Between simply delivering and delivering with intention.
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In IT project management, authority bias can quietly undermine smart decisions and well-structured plans. Even the most experienced project managers are not immune to this powerful cognitive trap.
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There was a point in my project management journey when I felt like I was always reacting.
Inbox overflowing. Firefighting escalations. Endless meetings. I delivered projects, sure but it felt more like survival than success.
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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?
In today’s dynamic workplace, many professionals find themselves managing projects without the formal title of “Project Manager.” According to recent statistics, 53% of projects are run by non-certified project managers. These individuals are successfully leading teams, meeting deadlines, and delivering results, demonstrating that effective project management isn’t confined to formal titles.
If you think there’s no connection between John Wick and project management, think again.
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