Anchored in Error: How Anchor Bias Derails IT Projects and What You Can Do About It
Are you really in control of your project decisions?
How Big Things Get Done: Project Lessons You Can Actually Use
Why do so many big projects fail and what can you do differently?
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The Devil You Know: The Danger of Confirmation Bias in Project Management
In the world of project management, the impact of confirmation bias cannot be underestimated. It’s a danger that has proven its destructive power time and again. Take, for example, the cautionary tale of Theranos, a once-celebrated biotech startup poised to revolutionize blood testing. But lurking beneath the surface of its apparent success was a devil that everyone knows too well: confirmation bias. This insidious bias clouded the judgment of executives and investors, blinding them to dissenting voices and contradictory evidence. The result? A catastrophic fallout marked by legal battles, financial losses, and irreparably damaged reputations. The Theranos scandal is a stark reminder of the perils of confirmation bias and its potential to wreak havoc on even the most promising projects.
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Lessons for Driving Project Success from ‘It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work’
As a project manager, I constantly seek ways to enhance my team’s productivity and achieve success. That is why I recommend “It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work” by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson as an unexpected but valuable resource for project managers. After applying the principles from the book to my projects, I’ve identified three key ideas that can help drive success in project management. In this post, I’ll share these insights and explain how you apply them to your projects.
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Low Expectations: The Key to Successful Project Management
Do you want to know the secret to a happy life? According to Charlie Munger, it’s low expectations. In a world full of failures and disappointment, this approach makes sense. But when it comes to project management, the stakes are high, and the pressure can be overwhelming. From unrealistic deadlines, lack of clear goals, limited resources, relentless scope creep, and long working hours, it’s no wonder so many projects fall short of their objectives. However, what if I told you that low expectations could be the key to project success? By managing expectations carefully, you can avoid disappointment and achieve great results.
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Why Every PM Should Read the HBR Project Management Handbook
Struggling to align stakeholders and drive real results?
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Do We Need Project Managers?
Do we need project managers? In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, it is a question I often find myself asking. With new technologies and tools emerging all the time, it can be tempting to believe that project management is becoming automated and that human project managers are becoming obsolete. But despite these advancements, the demand for project managers continues to grow. So why is there still a need for human project managers in an era of AI and automation?