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Project Leadership


How to Become a Successful Project Manager: A Practical Guide
What successful project managers do differently, from setting clear goals and managing risk to leading people and growing your career. Includes free templates.

Essan Wray
Sep 85 min read


The Importance of a Project Kickoff
A project kickoff is a structured session held at the start of a project to establish a shared understanding of what the project is intended to achieve and how the team will work together.

Essan Wray
Aug 2512 min read


Leadership Negotiation: A Practical Guide for Project Managers
How project managers negotiate deadlines, resources, budgets and scope: how to prepare, techniques that work in the room, and how to handle difficult negotiations calmly.

Essan Wray
Jul 64 min read


AI in Project Management: Practical Uses, Tools and How to Start
How project managers are using AI for planning, reporting, meetings and risk, the tools worth knowing and a simple four-step way to start without losing control.

Essan Wray
Feb 24 min read


From Project Manager to Leader: 7 Mindset Shifts That Fast - Track Your Promotion
Numerous Project Managers put in significant effort, consistently deliver results, yet still feel trapped at the same level. The issue is often not about skill or effort, but rather about mindset. Promotions are not granted to those who manage plans most effectively; they are awarded to those whom leaders trust to think, decide, and act at a higher level. If your goal is to transition from managing delivery to leading outcomes, these seven mindset shifts are what senior leade

Essan Wray
Jan 263 min read


Balancing Multiple Projects Without Burning Out: Time Management Tips for Project Managers
Managing Multiple Projects: A Practical Guide for Project Managers ===================================================================== Managing multiple projects is not just “more work.” It involves more stakeholders, more decision points, more updates, and more mental switching—often without extra time. If you are constantly busy but still feel behind, it is not a personal failure. It is a system problem. This guide provides a practical framework for balancing multiple pro

Essan Wray
Jan 193 min read


Project Recovery Strategies
Project recovery isn't about doing more. It is about restoring clarity, control, and confidence. When projects drift, strong leadership realigns the plan, the people, and the priorities - and momentum flows. Understanding Project Challenges and Project Recovery Strategies Every project can encounter difficulties. These may include missed deadlines, changing priorities, or unforeseen obstacles. The important thing is how we respond to these challenges. Instead of panicking, we

Essan Wray
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Navigating the Future of Project Management: Insights from COP30
Here’s what’s on the horizon: Bigger Focus on Nature-Based and Biodiversity Projects With the Amazon at the centre of COP30, expect ambitious commitments on reforestation, biodiversity protection, nature-positive infrastructure, and indigenous community partnerships. The shift? More programmes will require environmental integration, not just environmental compliance. Project teams will need to embed ecological considerations into core design and delivery, rather than treating

Essan Wray
Nov 19, 20254 min read
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