The ‘Toxic Hero’ Problem: Why One Rockstar Can Ruin Your IT Project

I’ve been in the IT consulting world for a long time, and if there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that a project’s success is rarely about the code. It’s about the people. I get emails and messages all the time from leaders who are frustrated because their high-stakes...

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Why Your Project Schedule is a Lie: What to do when your team is too scared to tell you the truth about a deadline

Let’s be honest for a second, how many times have you looked at a project schedule, saw a sea of green “on track” bars, and felt in your gut that something was dead wrong? I’ve been in this industry for a long time, and if there’s one thing I’ve...

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The ROI of PMO Consulting Services: Why the ‘Buy or Build’ Debate is the Wrong Question

I get asked this question all the time: usually over a quick coffee or via a late-night LinkedIn message: “Jeannette, should we just hire our own PMO team, or is it better to bring in external consultants?” It’s a fair question. On paper, it looks like a simple math...

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The AI North Star & The Equable Pillar: Defining IT Project Success in 2026

Is it just me, or does it feel like the tech world is spinning faster than ever this April? I was looking at my calendar this morning and realized we are well into 2026, and the conversations I’m having with CEOs and Project Managers have shifted dramatically. A few...

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The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Trust is the Secret Weapon in IT Project Management

Let’s be honest for a second: I’m going to tell you an uncomfortable truth that many in our industry would rather ignore. I’ve spent years in the trenches of IT project management consulting, and I’ve seen it all. I’ve seen projects with multi-million dollar budgets, the latest cutting-edge tech,...

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The Value of Relational Excellence in IT Project Management

I’ll be honest: when I first started consulting in IT project management, I thought my technical chops and flawless Gantt charts were the secret to success. Hit the milestones, deliver on budget, and everyone’s happy, right? Wrong. It didn’t take long to realize that the projects that truly succeeded:...

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