Category: Project Management Tips
How to Work with Developers Who (Secretly) Can’t Stand PMs
They don’t hate you… just everything you represent. Here’s how to change that Hint: You’re not there to impress them. You’re there to earn trust. Let’s be honest — there’s a silent tension in many tech teams. You walk into your first standup, armed with your roadmap, your optimistic smile and your carefully color-coded backlog.And you’re greeted with…… Read more
How to Transition from Project Manager to Scrum Master
From Gantt Charts to Daily Standups — Your Practical Guide to Making the Shift 1. Let’s Clear This Up: PM ≠ SM Here’s the cold truth many don’t tell you:Being a Project Manager doesn’t automatically make you ready to be a Scrum Master. In fact, this transition trips up a lot of seasoned PMs. Why?Because the roles may seem… Read more
How to find your PM Ikigai
(as a Project Manager Who Wants More Than Meetings and Milestones) Let’s face it — most of us didn’t get into project management for the standups, the timelines or the endless “Hey, just looping back on this…” emails. Somewhere along the way, we started craving more. More purpose.More clarity.More why the hell am I doing this again?… Read more
9 Ways to Lead as an Introvert
(Without Losing Your Soul or Sanity) Let’s be honest — leadership can sound like a dream come true. You get to make decisions, set the tone, and maybe, just maybe, finally control the office thermostat. But if you’re an introvert, it can also feel like you’ve been cast as the main character in a never-ending social experiment.… Read more
Getting your Project Team to speak up (without going nuts)
Or how to invite Feedback without totally regretting it later As a project manager with over a decade of experience (and a collection of stress-induced gray hairs), I’ve seen how silent teams lead to chaos. Missed opportunities, unaddressed risks, and the kind of eerie quiet that makes you suspect they’ve formed a secret Slack channel just… Read more
Project Management Methodologies Explained: The Beginner’s Guide to Waterfall, Agile and Everything In Between
Step 1: Buckle Up — We’re Going on a Road Trip Imagine this: You’ve just inherited a project. Maybe it’s your first. Maybe it landed in your lap with all the grace of a bowling ball tossed from a balcony. Either way, there it is — staring back at you. Deadlines, team members, budgets, goals. Everyone’s looking to you for… Read more
Good vs. Great PMs: What Actually Sets Them Apart?
Being a “good” Project Manager gets the job done.Being a great one changes how the job gets done. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I doing this right?” or “What would a top-tier PM do differently?” — you’re already on the right path. Because the difference between good and great isn’t a certification or a framework. It’s… Read more
The Truth About Imposter Syndrome in Project Management Careers
Project managers are expected to lead with confidence, but what if your inner voice is stuck whispering, “You’re not good enough”? I’ve led cross-functional teams, managed six-figure projects, and presented roadmaps to C-suite executives.And yet, some days, I genuinely expect someone to barge into the meeting room and say, “Sorry, there’s been a mistake. You weren’t… Read more
Project Coordinator: Job Descriptions, Salary and How to Become one
1. Introduction The Project Coordinator is not the same as a Project Manager, yet many blogs and job ads treat them the same. The job is a critical support role that ensures projects run smoothly by managing logistics, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. Acting as the operational anchor of a project team, coordinators… Read more
7 Rookie Mistakes Scrum Masters Make
(And How to Avoid Looking Like a Clueless Intern) So, you’ve landed yourself a Scrum Master gig. Congrats! You’re now the proud owner of a job where you facilitate, remove impediments, and nod wisely during meetings. But beware — there are a few rookie mistakes that could make your team roll their eyes so hard… Read more