Patience is Our Friend … Time is Our Enemy Life is a constant balancing act between patience and time. On one hand, patience encourages us to slow down, breathe, and trust the process. It teaches us that growth, healing, and success all take time. Without patience, frustration and despair can consume us. Yet, on the other hand, time reminds us of our mortality. Every tick of the clock pushes us forward, whether we are ready or not. Time can feel like an enemy—slipping away, stealing opportunities, and pressing us into rushed decisions. So, how do we navigate this paradox? 1. Recognize Patience as Strength Patience is not passive waiting—it is active trust. When we practice patience, we create space for better choices, deeper understanding, and long-term rewards. A tree doesn’t grow overnight, and neither do our goals. 2. Use Time Wisely While patience tells us to wait, time reminds us not to wait forever. Time is unforgiving, but when we use it intentionally, it becomes a...

  "You either meet the deadline… or you’re out." If you’ve ever managed an IT project with tight deadlines, conflicting stakeholder demands, and budget cuts mid-execution — you’ll understand when I say: IT Project Management sometimes feels like you’ve been dropped into Squid Game. No, I haven’t been chased by masked guards or played red light, green light (yet), but the stakes in IT projects — while less bloody — can still be painfully high. So, let’s take a tongue-in-cheek look at how IT Project Management mirrors the deadly games of Squid Game. You might laugh, you might cry — and hopefully, walk away with a deeper respect for the chaos PMs navigate daily. 🎯 Game 1: Red Light, Green Scope You’re off to a great start! You’ve got requirements, a scope statement, and alignment. Suddenly a stakeholder yells, “Wait — can we also make it work on iPads, offline, in three languages?” Welcome to the Scope Freeze moment . If you move before alignment returns… the whole proje...

Think Like a Special Forces Team: The IT Project Manager’s Edge In the world of IT project management, bigger teams and elaborate processes often dominate the conversation. Yet, just like elite special forces—SAS, Navy SEALs, or the Gurkhas—small, agile teams can often deliver far more with far less. Why? Because they think differently , act decisively , and drive relentlessly toward outcomes —not excuses. 🔹 Leading Like a Special Forces Commander As an IT Project Manager, I’ve learned that success doesn’t come from following rigid blueprints. It comes from clarity of purpose, flexible execution, and trust in your team’s instincts and ingenuity . Much like a special forces unit dropped behind enemy lines, our projects often begin in challenging, chaotic environments—legacy systems, unclear requirements, resistance to change. Instead of being paralyzed by complexity, we ask one thing: “What can we do right now that moves us forward?” This mindset— bias toward action —is the h...

"The wise man is looking for the tree, but the idiot has already found it." Interpretation This phrase is a witty, paradoxical observation about knowledge, wisdom, and the nature of certainty. It plays on the idea that: Wise people are often aware of the complexity of things, and thus are always searching, questioning, and doubting. They know that understanding is a process and that certainty is elusive. Fools or "idiots," on the other hand, are often quick to claim certainty, even when their understanding is shallow or misguided. They "find" answers easily, not because they are correct, but because they are unaware of the complexities. Expanded Meaning 1. The Nature of Wisdom A wise person recognizes the limits of their knowledge. They are humble, always seeking, questioning, and open to new information. For the wise, the "tree" (symbolizing truth, understanding, or enlightenment) is not easily found. They know that what appears to be a tree mig...

IT Project Manager’s Perspective: Overuse or brilliant use of technology? Came across this interesting article  Food Delivery to the house next door  and here are some of my thoughts 📦 Article Summary:  " Customer i n Thailand orders food via delivery app, later realises restaurant is opposite house " A story from MustShareNews highlights a curious and ironic situation in Thailand: food delivery riders are often dispatched to collect meals from restaurants located just across the street—or even within the same complex—as the customer. Despite being in close walking distance, customers still use food delivery apps, opting for convenience over proximity. 🤖 IT Project Manager’s Perspective: “When Technology Eclipses Awareness” This story illustrates a broader phenomenon: our growing overdependence on technology , where convenience and digital habits can override basic situational awareness. For IT project managers, it's a case study on the unintended consequences of d...

  No Mistake Is Beyond Fixing—If You Own It Early: A Project Manager’s Perspective on Risk Management In the dynamic world of IT project management, risks are inevitable . Whether it's a misaligned scope, underestimated timelines, or unforeseen technical challenges, the true test of a project manager lies not in avoiding risks altogether but in recognizing and addressing them promptly .  Project Management Institute Watching this video about the Citicorp building in New York, it does bring home the importance of integrity and owning the mistake early as well as to be able to drive the necessary changes to resolve the issue. The Power of Early Risk Recognition Identifying risks at the earliest stages of a project is paramount . Early risk awareness facilitates proactive risk management, enabling teams to allocate resources effectively and develop mitigation plans . This proactive approach allows for informed decision-making and timely adjustments to project plans, schedules,...