The rise and fall of a project supervillain — As the final presentation of Day 1 at the Finance 4.0 Transformation Summit drew to a close, the audience was starting to gather their thoughts about the rich series of sessions, preparing for the evening’s end. Then, with the last projected slide, the unexpected happened: suddenly, with a dramatic flair…

A deep dive into what fuels workplace apathy — The Abdicator is the personification of the “not my job” attitude, inspired by the flamboyant supervillains populating Batman’s Gotham City. Have you ever wondered if a supervillain could teach us valuable lessons about workplace attitudes? I recently explored this concept by embodying a supervillain character who personifies the infamous ‘not-my-job’…

If a Project Manager must be a Superhero, who are his Supervillains? — The Abdicator is the personification of the “not my job” attitude, inspired by the flamboyant supervillains populating Batman’s Gotham City. He thrives on the complexity of organizations. He orchestrates scenarios where colleagues and departments are pit against each other, leaving no trace that leads back to him. His weapon of…

The Mismanagement of Climate Change as a Global Project — In project management, assumptions shape everything — from risk assessments and benefit estimations to planning and decision-making. Imagine working on a project based on these bewildering assumptions: climate change barely touches the global economy because 87% of GDP is generated indoors; if California’s temperature and GDP are linked, then any…

The Phantom Protocol of Project Management — In project management, the so-called “Waterfall” methodology is often portrayed as a ghost from a bygone era, haunting the corridors of modern, agile-driven enterprises. Investigate further, and you’ll discover a startling reality: Waterfall, as popularly criticized, never truly existed. Its rigid, linear framework, touted as the antithesis of adaptable Agile…

Making virtual feel a little more personal — Remember the uncertainty of starting something new just as the pandemic hit? That’s where my story begins. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a myriad of challenges for businesses worldwide. …

The Art of Storytelling in Projects — Storytelling, a timeless art form, possesses a unique ability to make ideas memorable — even complex ones. It not only inspires change but also gives motivation to pursue deeper understanding. In project management, the ability to frame the events as a captivating story can be a game-changer. Five reasons why 1. Creating a compelling vision Imagine a project…

Organizations are cultures, and projects are their stories — If you ever spoke with me for more than 10 minutes, it’s no secret that my passion for literature is something that defines me. But what might surprise you is that I firmly believe this passion is intricately linked to my work in project management. To me, organizations are living…

Taking the Scenic Route to Success — Performance Engagement Innovation Time-to-market Efficiency Today, we’ll be praising inefficiency instead. How does it make sense? Let’s see how inefficiency, when strategically embraced, can have surprising merits. Inefficiency at work Politics: The Inherent Virtue of Democracy In our fast-paced world that often extols efficiency, the notion of celebrating inefficiency in politics might sound like an anomaly. …