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10 Costly Mistakes Early-Stage Project Managers Make

Early-stage project managers rarely struggle because they lack templates or methodology. The costly mistakes usually come from unclear outcomes, vague ownership, weak follow-up, poor escalation and avoiding difficult conversations.

Ian Wainwright

2 days ago4 min read

Even The Bear Needed Project Management

The restaurant renovation in The Bear had vision, passion and plenty of talent, but it lacked effective project management. The result was delays, rising costs, missed opportunities and a team under constant pressure. This article looks at what went wrong, what Natalie added as project manager, and the lessons organisations can apply to their own projects.

Ian Wainwright

2 days ago4 min read

Build the Confidence to Keep Your Project Moving Forward

Every project reaches important decision points. This article explains why confidence should be built on evidence rather than assumptions, how independent assessment supports better decision-making and why reviewing a project before problems emerge can significantly improve the chances of successful delivery.

Ian Wainwright

3 days ago2 min read

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