Management

Thanks to my brother-in-law, I came across an interesting article written by Rachel Longhurst and Woojin Choi, both affiliated with Gartner, and published in the Harvard Business Review this month. The article discusses the evolving landscape of project management and

In 1901, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt spoke words that still resonate today: “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events and small minds discuss people.” Her wisdom, steeped in a rich history of guiding discourse, offers us profound insights

As an avid lover of both aviation and project management, I have had the privilege of exploring two distinct worlds that seemingly have little in common. However, as I embarked on my journey as a pilot and later transitioned into

As a project manager, I have personally experienced the numerous challenges that come with overseeing complex projects. However, the advent of Project Management Offices (PMOs) has revolutionized the way we work. In this blog, I will delve into how PMOs

Picture this: another project on the horizon, and I turn to the timeless wisdom of Socrates. He once said, “Strong minds discuss IDEAS, average minds discuss EVENTS, weak minds discuss PEOPLE.” It’s not only thought-provoking but also holds the secret

Being a boss comes with a great deal of responsibility. As leaders, we have the power to shape the working environment, motivate our employees, and drive success. However, not all of us are perfect in our roles. In fact, I

Project managers are often optimistic and confident in their abilities to deliver successful projects. Armed with our methods and tools, boundless optimism, and can-do attitude, it sometimes feels like we can do anything. However, we must also acknowledge and address

Being a (project) manager requires you to be a master of all trades. You need to have a handle on accountancy while being an expert strategist, motivating a team, and managing the time of many people. No one says it

We all make mistakes. Project managers are certainly no exception – though, as a profession, we tend to be placed under much scrutiny at times. Therefore those mistakes may become big news and can be, depending on the mistake, quite

The daily stand-up has been the talk of the town in recent years. Seeing the buzz around it, you might have the fomo (fear of missing out) feeling if you haven’t heard about it before. Words of wisdom: Daily stand-up

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Frederik Otten

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