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Tag: business

  • The Entrepreneur’s Proving Ground: Why Your Next Big Venture Might Start as a Side Hustle

    In my three-plus decades consulting with and leading teams in the technology and business sectors, I’ve observed a persistent myth about entrepreneurship: the “all or nothing” leap of faith. The story usually involves a brilliant founder quitting their stable job, risking it all on a single idea, and emerging victorious. While that narrative is compelling, Read.

  • Profit from Waste: How the Circular Economy Redefines Value in Business—and Your Career

    For decades, the global economy has largely operated on a linear “take-make-dispose” model. We extract resources, manufacture products, sell them, and then discard them, creating an ever-growing mountain of waste. But a seismic shift is underway, driven not just by environmental consciousness, but by hard-nosed business realities: volatile commodity prices, supply chain fragility, and escalating ESG Read.

  • More Than Just Numbers: How to Craft a Business Case That Actually Wins Approval

    Over my 30-plus years in consulting and program management, I’ve reviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of business cases. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ones that were dead on arrival. The difference between a proposal that gets immediate approval and one that’s buried in a folder often comes down to one thing: a Read.

  • AI Should Empower Your Business, Not Define It

    In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a focal point for many organizations. However, it’s crucial to understand that while AI can serve as a powerful tool, it should not be the defining factor of your business strategy. Instead, strategy should set the direction, and technology should act Read.

  • I’ve come across two compelling topics today and would like to share my own insights.

    -Making AI Transformation and Deployment Stick: Strategies for Lasting Adoption -AI Transformation as a Service: The New Frontier in AI Deployment and Transformation Making AI Transformation and Deployment Stick: Strategies for Lasting Adoption As businesses increasingly recognize the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth, the focus has shifted from merely Read.

  • AI Tools Revolutionize a PM’s Work

    In today’s fast-paced project environment, AI tools are revolutionizing how project and program managers work. These technologies aren’t just theoretical—they’re practical solutions that can save time, reduce errors, and help you make better decisions. Here’s how you can leverage AI to enhance your daily project management activities. 1. AUTOMATED STATUS REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION One of Read.

  • WHY REAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DEMANDS STREET SMARTS AND TOUGHNESS

    Having recently completed a rigorous PgMP bootcamp, you’re armed with invaluable knowledge of program management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. This structured learning provides a vital foundation, a roadmap for navigating complex initiatives. However, the (transition) from the classroom to the corporate trenches quickly reveals that real-world program management demands something more – a potent Read.

  • The Invisible Work of a Program Manager

    Program Managers are the glue that holds teams, projects, and organizations together—yet too often, their work goes unnoticed. While it may seem like leaders get the spotlight for big wins and individual contributors are praised for their technical expertise, Program Managers operate in the background, solving problems, negotiating conflicts, and keeping everything moving forward. Program Read.

  • The Shifting Sands of Employment: Navigating the Fear Culture in the Modern Workplace

    For many working professionals, a profound shift has occurred in the very foundation of our careers. Not long ago, it felt as though companies were bastions of stability, organizations that genuinely invested in and cared for their employees. We envisioned long careers, steady progression, and a sense of belonging. However, the last decade, and particularly Read.

  • May 2 – 10 Practical Ways AI Can Transform Your Project Management

    In today’s fast-paced project environment, AI tools are revolutionizing how project and program managers work. These technologies aren’t just theoretical—they’re practical solutions that can save time, reduce errors, and help you make better decisions. Here’s how you can leverage AI to enhance your daily project management activities. 1. Automated Status Reporting and Documentation One of Read.