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...

Read More

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...

Read More

How to Choose the Best IT Project Management Consultant (Resumes vs. Strategic Advisory)

I get emails about everything. From the latest AI tools that promise to “do the work for you” to stacks of resumes from individuals looking for their next gig. But if there is one thing I’ve learned in my years leading Lurdez Consulting Group, it’s that a stellar resume...

Read More

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...

Read More

10 Reasons Your PMO Isn’t Delivering Value (And How to Fix It)

I’ve seen it happen more times than I care to count in my little world of IT consulting. A business owner or a C-suite executive invests heavily in setting up a Project Management Office (PMO), expecting it to be the “magic wand” that finally brings order to the chaos....

Read More