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Kevin McGowan
Senior Project Manager at EDC
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Kevin McGowan is a senior Project Management and programme leader with experience delivering complex initiatives across public, non-profit, and technology organisations. He has held executive leadership roles and led national-scale programmes, focusing on clarity, consistency, and leadership in uncertain delivery environments.
How do you think this will impact the project management field?
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What 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 2 months 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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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development ManagerBetter questions lead to better outcomes. It fuels critical thinking, improves stakeholder engagement, uncovers blind spots, and strengthens project outcomes.
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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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PMO ExecutiveA 2-year experiment on ChatGPT as a project manager: strengths, challenges, and AI’s future in project management.Read more
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If 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.
Recognising your leadership traits is the first step toward formal growth—and a future in which your contributions are recognised and rewarded. Explore the traits that define you as a leader with our free infographic: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/leadership-styles/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=team+leader_11feb2026
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“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson. Motivation is contagious. When motivated, your team will inspire each other to do the best work.
Learn how to keep your team motivated and engaged by reading our article https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/the-5-stages-of-team-development/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=team+motivation_02feb2026
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Tracey Roche
ICT Project Office Senior ManagerEvery 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.
Learn the principles that drive successful delivery: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/capm-certification-training/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pm+fundamentals_06feb2026
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Anis Safia
Frontend DeveloperProject management methodologies aren’t one-size-fits-all. The best approach depends on your project’s goals, team structure, timeline, and budget.
Gain a competitive edge and supercharge your project management career with the gold standard for project management certification: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/pmp-passport/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pm+methodology_04feb2026
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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…2 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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