Stand-Ups: Still valuable, or slowly losing their purpose?

This is a great reflection, Blanca. In my experience, stand-ups remain valuable when the emphasis is on flow and shared understanding.A helpful rule for me has been keeping discussions limited…

Hello, I’m Seamus O’Connor, a Project Manager with experience guiding teams through complex delivery environments. My focus is on translating strategy into clear, actionable delivery and helping teams stay aligned…

Lessons learned since early years

For me, it’s the importance of slowing down long enough to set real expectations at the start. Early on, I thought momentum came from jumping straight into delivery, but I…

RASCI Charts: More Important Than We Think

Blanca, you’re spot on with this. Any time I’ve seen a project slow down, it usually comes back to unclear ownership somewhere. A RASCI looks simple, but when people aren’t…

How Amazon Changed the Landscape for eCommerce Project Managers

Really well put, Blanca — you’ve nailed what so many of us have been feeling in delivery roles.From my side, the “Amazon Effect” has completely reshaped how we plan and…

Why PMO offices fail — and 7 ways to help your PMO succeed

Great insight, Luigi. You’ve captured something many PMOs struggle with - the shift from process focus to real value creation. Thanks for sharing this piece.

Best Project Management Tools for Social Projects

Hey Aidi,That project in Tunis sounds brilliant - and a huge opportunity for impact. I’ve not worked directly in social projects, but I’ve followed a few where the real breakthroughs…

Understanding the Human Element of Change

For me, the most effective strategy has been creating space for open conversations early on. When people feel heard and know their concerns matter, resistance tends to soften. It shifts…