“I’m not saying for certain that they would pass the Sociopath Test. I’m just saying I don’t think they’d fail it.” “You’re going to get in trouble if they hear you talking […]
Sabotage the PMO…with Historical Record Changes
Sabotage The Project – Ignoring Advice…and then Criticism
“…so to summarise, your project team is failing to demonstrate key competencies and as a result I can not expect it to achieve its objectives on time or to the quality expected.” […]
Waiting For Training
"What training to you think you need?"I looked blankly back at the Manager. I'd been contracting for a while and now was back in a permanent role. It had been a long […]
Goin’ Contractin’ (Part 3)
Back to Goin’ Contractin’ (Part 1) Back to Goin’ Contractin’ (Part 2) It was two days before my first contract was due to start and I was suddenly feeling very vulnerable. “Are […]
Sabotage the PMO… By Chasing Personal Glory
The news had trickled down slowly. The announcement of a new Head of Central PMO wasn’t the sort of thing that really got people excited. Chances are most people forgot the details […]
Poll: Whose Fault?
Sabotage the Project – Pragmatism Bypass
“This is OUTRAGEOUS!” Looking back into the rage haze that had descended over me, I can’t really be sure if I said it, or shouted it, or screamed it. Memories of emotions […]
Goin’ Contractin’ (Part 2)
Back to Goin’ Contractin’ (Part 1) “I can get paid twice as much to be this unappreciated!” But I was wrong. Turns out I could get paid two and half times as […]
Project Management Is Sector Neutral
A few weeks ago, I posted on LinkedIn the following update: A few years back I moved from NHS to Banking and was treated by my former colleagues as though I’d performed […]
Some Good Advice I Received Along the Way
Listen! Always have your CV ready so it can be sent within 30 minutes of seeing the right job. Even if you’re happy where you are. Things can change fast. If […]