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Gareth Pugsley
Project Manager, Skills Coach at Knowledge brief/ APM fellow and Ambassador
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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.
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Gina Saad 2 months ago
Project Manager at IPM,13 Feb 2026 at 07:22 amAI recently is reshaping how we work, decide, and lead projects, but how is it really affecting trust and collaboration between humans and AI?
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2 LikesA 2-year experiment on ChatGPT as a project manager: strengths, challenges, and AI’s future in project management.Read more
AI as a Project Manager: Can ChatGPT Replace Human PMs? A 2-Year Experiment instituteprojectmanagement.com0 LikeIf you inspire your team, solve problems proactively, and elevate the people around you, you’re likely a leader in disguise. The best project environments thrive when leadership is shared—when people step up without waiting for permission.
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1 LikeEvery great project begins with a strong foundation. Whether you’re aiming to certify with the CAPM® or build confidence in leading structured initiatives, mastering the fundamentals is a strategic move in a competitive field.
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Surya Teja Pothana 2 months ago
Student at Northeastern University,03 Feb 2026 at 08:15 pm10 Interesting Facts About Project Management
1. Project management is ancient
Early forms of project management were used to build huge structures like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman roads, long before “PMI” or “Gantt charts” existed.
2. Most projects still struggle
Research shows around 70% of organizations have suffered at least one project failure in the last 12 months, and only about 35% of projects are completed successfully on time and on budget.
3. Poor execution is very expensive
According to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession, companies lose an average of 109 million dollars for every 1 billion dollars invested in projects due to poor execution.
4. Good project management pays off
Nearly 70% of organizations that formally implement project managers report significantly improved project success rates.
5. Demand is booming globally
Employers will need millions of new project-oriented roles every year through 2030, with estimates of up to 25 million additional project…Aulia and Blanca Fernandez1 Comment2 Likes
Excellent summary, Surya. It’s fascinating to see how project management has evolved from ancient engineering feats to today’s digitally enabled environments, yet many challenges remain remarkably consistent.
The statistic about communication resonates strongly. In my experience, successful delivery is rarely just about process; it’s about creating clarity, alignment, and shared ownership across stakeholders.
As organisations accelerate transformation initiatives, project professionals are no longer just delivering change, we are helping shape it.
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Olumuyiwa Adeyemo 2 months ago
Project Manager at GLP Training,03 Feb 2026 at 12:48 pmOne of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in project management is that delivery is rarely the hard part — alignment is.
Projects succeed when governance is clear, stakeholders are genuinely engaged, and decisions are made with the full lifecycle in mind, not just the handover date. Whether in construction, sustainability, or organisational change, the same principles apply: clarity of roles, transparent communication, and disciplined follow-through.
Strong project management isn’t just about tools or timelines; it’s about creating the conditions for people, processes, and objectives to stay aligned as complexity increases. That’s where real value is delivered.
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Yeah agree with you Olumuyiwa project management isn’t just about tools or timelines, it’s about creating the conditions for people, processes, and objectives to stay aligned as complexity increases.
Great reflection, Olumuyiwa. Alignment is often the invisible engine behind successful delivery.
I’ve found that when governance is treated as an enabler rather than a control mechanism, teams collaborate more openly and decisions happen faster. It also helps shift the focus from simply delivering outputs to ensuring we realise the intended outcomes.
In complex environments, maintaining that alignment isn’t a one-off activity — it requires continuous communication, active stakeholder management, and the willingness to recalibrate as projects evolve. That’s where strong project leadership really makes the difference.
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Anis Safia 2 months ago
Frontend Developer at Yapimag,03 Feb 2026 at 08:00 amGood morning everyone 💙❤️
Imagine reading a book with no chance to go back to the previous page.
You would read very carefully.Projects are similar.
Small decisions, timing, words, and daily choices matter.
Not everything can be fixed later, but many issues can be avoided with awareness and good judgment.As project managers, our role is to stay focused, make thoughtful decisions, and keep moving forward.
Have a great day
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I would say “The efficacy of managing projects: Is it necessary to prioritise tasks? The golden rule—a method to lessen the burden of work”
Well said, Anis. Small, thoughtful choices really do shape the success of a project. Great reminder for the community.
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