How Big Things Get Done
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Cracking the Code of Monumental Success: Lessons from How Big Things Get Done

In the illuminating pages of “How Big Things Get Done,” a captivating book by esteemed Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg, readers are treated to a treasure trove of invaluable insights into successful project management. This groundbreaking work is a beacon of knowledge. It sheds light on the crucial factors that distinguish triumph from failure when it comes to ambitious endeavors.

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Confirmation Bias
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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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It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work
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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
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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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Project Management Handbook
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HBR Project Management Handbook

As an IT project manager, I’ve always observed the struggle for seamless alignment between the leaders and project managers tasked with delivering success. The “HBR Project Management Handbook” by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez offers a simple framework for achieving this alignment and mastering the essential concepts and principles of project management in the Project Economy. The practical strategies, actual examples, and insights provided in this book will be invaluable in helping project managers ensure project success and delivery of value to stakeholders.

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Do We Need Project Managers
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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?

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