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Gareth Pugsley is a leadership level 7 coach at knowledge brief as well as member of the APM where he applies his expertise in Project and Operations Management. He holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies with a focus on Operations and Project Management, along with a Master’s in Business Administration. He leads a Risk Interest Group and serves on a knowledge committee, publishing papers in global project management forums.
Discover how chaos theory applies to project management and how it helps leaders manage uncertainty in complex projects.Read more
Lessons from Chaos Theory: Managing Uncertainty in Complex Projects instituteprojectmanagement.comJin Chun1 Comment1 Like
Thanks for sharing, looking forward to reading it!
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Nigel Tan
Managing DirectorRamadan is a time for reflection, discipline and purposeful growth.
As we observe this meaningful month, may it bring renewed clarity, thoughtful leadership and steady progress, both personally and professionally.
Wishing everyone observing Ramadan peace, balance and continued success.
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Discover how empathetic GEMBA walks strengthen quality culture, boost engagement, and drive sustainable, people-led continuous improvement.Read more
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Why do some teams thrive while others simply get by—even when they’re equally skilled?
Frederick Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory explains that to truly motivate a team, you must go beyond fixing what’s broken. While hygiene factors like job security and working conditions prevent dissatisfaction, motivators—such as growth opportunities and recognition—drive long-term engagement and performance.
In project environments where pressure is high and timelines are tight, understanding this distinction is crucial. It helps leaders build not just functional teams, but inspired ones.
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Eugene De Wee 7 weeks ago
PMO Executive at Independent Consultant – PMO, Programme & Project Delivery,18 Feb 2026 at 11:46 amDelivery is easy to measure however value is not.
Most PMO portfolios proudly report on:
% on-time
% on-budget
Milestones achievedBut here’s the real question i’m interested in:
How much of your PMO portfolio is benefits-tracked 6–12 months after go-live?
Not forecasted.
Not estimated.
Actually measured.In an AI-enabled world where reporting is automated, the differentiator won’t be better dashboards, it will be better value governance.
Curious to hear from this community:
Who owns benefits realisation in your organisation…….Business, Finance, IT, or the PMO?
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Aulia Qudsi
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Jijitha George 7 weeks ago
PMO Lead - Finance & Project Operations at Blackwell Energy,18 Feb 2026 at 11:06 amOne thing I’ve learned in project environments is that success isn’t only about delivering on time and within budget, it’s about delivering value.
Clear governance, strong stakeholder engagement, and proactive risk management often make the difference between a project that simply “finishes” and one that truly achieves its intended benefits.
In complex environments, alignment and communication are just as critical as technical execution.
What do you think is the most underestimated factor in project success?From Frameworks to Follow-Through: The Leadership Gap in Process Adoption
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Community Development ManagerA project management framework consists of the processes, tasks, and tools used to take a project from start to finish. It encompasses all the key components required for planning, managing, and governing projects. Gain comprehensive insights: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pm+framework_18feb2026
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Another key component is the TEAM
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Kellie Caulder 8 weeks ago
Offshore Resource Coordinator at Ordtek Ltd,17 Feb 2026 at 02:44 pmHi Everyone – I have just started my MSc in Project Management and about to start my first assessment, which is a project initiation document. I will be using a project I am actually about to start at work.
I work in the supply chain in renewable energy and manage the resourcing for wind farm surveys.
I am really looking forward to getting stuck in and welcome any advice.
1 LikeHi Kellie, that sounds like an exciting moment – beginning your MSc and applying it directly to your work is such a strong approach. Renewable energy supply chains are a fascinating space. Hopefully some of our members who’ve recently worked on project initiation documents can share tips or experiences here too.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager2 LikesWhat stands out for me is how human these “core skills” are.
Creative thinking.
Leadership.
Curiosity.
Empathy.AI will get faster at execution.
But it won’t replace judgment under uncertainty, stakeholder alignment, or ethical trade-offs.For project management, this means the bar rises.
PMs who rely purely on process is going to struggle.
PMs who combine systems thinking with influence and commercial acumen is going to thrive.This shows that the profession isn’t shrinking t’s actually maturing.
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Anis Safia 8 weeks ago
Frontend Developer at Yapimag,14 Feb 2026 at 10:10 amLessons from Chess for Project Management
In chess, every piece teaches something about leadership and decisions.
Pawn:
Progress starts one step at a time.
Knight:
Not every path is straight. Sometimes progress requires flexibility.
Bishop:
Direction matters more than speed.
Rook:
Strength comes from structure and systems.
Queen:
Freedom and trust increase impact.
King:
Protection comes first. Without stability, nothing else matters.
Projects are not one big move.
They are a series of small decisions.
You start with one step.
You face unexpected turns.
You learn that direction is more important than speed.
You discover that structure builds strength.
But in the end, success means nothing if you don’t manage risks and protect what truly matters.
Curious to hear what other “chess lessons” you’ve learned in projects.
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