It’s All About Projects (Sticky)
I show clients how to create thriving projects and teams that get essential work done better. This blog is about projects and the teams that do them.
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How to Turn Organizational Silos into Results
Program management helps leaders integrate work across silos so multiple teams, projects, and decisions deliver real, usable results—not just activity.
Better Outcomes Start Before You Convene
Good facilitation creates leverage. It helps groups focus on what matters most, make better decisions, and move important work forward. I recently facilitated a series of small-group discussion sessions with […]
Writing with AI: Maximizer Mode vs. Getting Things Done
I’ve always cared about two things when I write: providing pragmatic, useful content and maintaining high-quality writing. I like clarity, structure, and making sure every word earns its place. Recently, […]
Keeping Teams Steady When Stress Peaks
This time of year stretches everyone. Deadlines loom, time is tight, and balancing work with life feels impossible. Chances are, your team is already stressed. Stress doesn’t just make work […]
Why Teams Need Systems to Thrive
As a senior leader, you hire smart people. You invest in their growth. You carefully cultivate results. But even high performers can struggle or burn out when the systems around […]
Rolling Wave Planning: How to Plan Fuzzy Projects
When the future is fuzzy, rolling wave planning offers project teams a smart way forward. Discover how to plan with confidence, even when certainty is limited.
Silent Suzy
Change managers often focus on the “squeaky wheels.” The real danger may be silent dissenters.
It’s Not About You: Leading Thriving Teams
Why do some teams thrive in the real-world messiness of projects, deadlines, and change? Recently, I joined the Profiles in Leadership podcast to talk about it. One theme kept surfacing: […]
Change Fatigue
How is change fatigue related to project intake decisions? A portfolio management colleague told me about an intriguing practice at her organization. Never-ending changes, even good ones, can batter people so much […]
The Power of Scoring for Better Project Decisions
Dancing with the Stars The rules for scoring ballroom dance performances are universal. The criteria for deciding which projects to invest in? Not so much. Have you watched the television […]