Lead and lag are project management terms that describe the potential advance or delay of activities within a project schedule. Project managers use lead and lag time...

David Hartshorne | 8 min read

Leadership teams often spend hours debating complex decisions, only to leave meetings without clarity or consensus. Different functions prioritize different outcomes:...

Ben Kazinik | 33 min read

Projects rarely fail all at once. More often, things unravel gradually: deadlines slip, dependencies weaken, and small disruptions compound into major threats. A...

Ben Kazinik | 34 min read

Being a project lead in 2026 means making things happen when complexity gets in the way. You’re juggling shifting priorities, aligning teams that don’t report to...

Ben Kazinik | 30 min read

A star performer recently submitted a resignation. They managed three critical projects, mentored junior team members, and still found time to handle urgent requests...

Ben Kazinik | 34 min read

Three major initiatives kick off at the start of the quarter. Two weeks in, warning signs appear: someone is working nights to keep up, another’s quality is slipping...

Ben Kazinik | 34 min read

Every activity in an organization, from a line of code to a customer service call, has the potential to strengthen competitive advantage. Many companies struggle to...

Ben Kazinik | 31 min read

Managing multiple projects while deadlines shift and leadership requests frequent updates can quickly become overwhelming. Some professionals seem to navigate complex...

Ben Kazinik | 31 min read

Teams often start with a handful of people using simple checklists and message boards. Two years later, as the organization grows to 40 or more people across multiple...

Ben Kazinik | 37 min read

Project management is more than planning; it’s about turning strategy into action. At the heart of every successful project lies the project management task — the...

Ben Kazinik | 37 min read

Constantly fighting to hit multiple deadlines and KPIs is standard in project management. But, luckily, there are a few hacks that come in handy, making some processes a...

Kerry Leech | 7 min read

Does your team excel at handling projects, going above and beyond to meticulously plan every detail, from timelines to budgets and resource allocation? Many...

Rebecca Noori | 7 min read

As more companies opt into long-term remote work, effective communication projects are more important than ever. In this new environment, your communication projects...

Kerry Leech | 5 min read

When an engineering team ships a major feature, the entire organization moves in sync: Marketing launches the campaign and Sales begins pitching prospects. However, if a...

Ben Kazinik | 33 min read

A project budget looks solid on paper. Materials are quoted, labor is locked in, and the numbers add up perfectly. Then reality hits: permit delays stretch financing...

Ben Kazinik | 35 min read

Finance teams approve major software upgrades. Marketing launches new campaign automation systems. Operations rolls out updated inventory tracking. Each department...

Ben Kazinik | 32 min read

Even the most well-crafted projects entail a certain degree of risk. Because project risk is inevitable, project managers should do everything within their power to...

monday.com | 7 min read

A project receives approval: budget secured, stakeholders aligned, and the timeline established. However, as the work is mapped out, a critical question remains: What is...

Ben Kazinik | 31 min read

Your project team just delivered every milestone on time and under budget. The stakeholders are happy, the deliverables meet specifications, and the team is celebrating....

Ben Kazinik | 32 min read

Digital transformation rarely fails because of a lack of vision. It fails when strategy never fully connects to execution. Leadership defines ambitious transformation...

Ben Kazinik | 31 min read

Project teams are often formed with strong intent: the right mix of skills, executive alignment, and a clear deadline. Yet even well-resourced initiatives can stall when...

Ben Kazinik | 37 min read