A surreal, abstract landscape evoking a misty swamp with tangled, sunken forms in muted greens and smoky grays, subtly giving way to distant upward movement and soft gold lighting — symbolizing the emotional toll and shared strength required to survive toxic project environments.
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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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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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