🚀 PM Insights
Deep-dive articles covering what it takes to deliver in the real world.
Since 2013, I've been managing complex projects across the UK. I've earned the qualifications, made the mistakes, and figured out what works when things don't go to plan.
These articles break down project management fundamentals with real examples, practical strategies, and honest lessons from actual delivery. From lifecycles and planning to risk management and team dynamics, I cover what you need to know to navigate the reality of projects, not just the theory.
Whether you're new to PM or looking to sharpen your approach, you'll find ideas and insights you can actually use.
From Group to Team: How People Actually Come Together to Deliver Projects
Team stuck in conflict or underperforming? Understand the five stages every team goes through and exactly what to do at each stage to reach high
Quality Management in Projects: Planning for It, Building It In, and Making It Stick
Struggling to define what "good enough" looks like? Learn how to set clear quality criteria, build quality in from the start, and deliver what stakeholders actually need.
Scope Management: Why Scope Needs More Than Four Pages
Half of all projects suffer scope creep. Learn how to define clear boundaries, structure deliverables properly, and handle changes without losing control.
Project Cost Management: The 3 Essentials Every PM Should Know
Feel overwhelmed by project finances? Master the three pillars of cost management without needing an accounting degree. Simple, practical approaches that work.
Project Risk Management: What Could Go Wrong (And How We Figure It Out)
Most risk registers die after month one. Learn how to identify risks that actually matter, get teams to care about them, and take action before issues hit.
Project Planning: Building a Plan That Actually Works
Stop creating plans that sit unused. Learn how to build project plans that teams actually understand and use, from breaking down work to choosing the right tools.
Project Lifecycles: The Structure Behind Successful Delivery
Stuck choosing between waterfall and agile? Learn when to use each approach, how to blend them effectively, and why the best PMs adapt methods to fit reality.
The Real Work of a Project Manager: Where Theory Meets Reality
Beyond updating spreadsheets and running meetings, what does a PM actually do? Understand the real role, the different PM types, and which skills matter most for delivery.
Project Management: The Art of Making Things Happen (With People)
Project management isn't about perfect Gantt charts. Learn what PM actually involves, how to balance time, cost and quality, and why it's really about people not processes.
What is a Project and How is it Different from Business as Usual?
Confused why some work is called a project while other work isn't? Learn the clear distinction between projects and BAU so you can set the right expectations and governance.