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Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager: A Comprehensive Guide to Leading Without a Title

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.

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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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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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