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Impactful Project Management Blog


Two project managers in different companies. Similar scope. Same deadlines.
One finishes calm and in control. The other ends up on 2 AM calls, arguing with stakeholders, exhausted, just about holding it all together. The difference isn’t talent or resources. It’s how they work, the environment they operate in, and how they shape it. John operates in a high-pressure “Just F*****g Do It” environment. He keeps everything in his head. He pushes harder, demands late nights from his team because that’s what his stakeholders demand from him. He builds “sla
James Louttit
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Show Me the Busy
“Busy” is one of the most common answers you hear when you ask teams how things are going. Teams are busy. In fact, many teams are too busy. But here’s the real problem: they’re not always busy doing the right things. Over the summer, while working with clients, I started thinking about how to address this pattern. Again and again, the issue wasn’t effort or capability. It was where time and attention were actually going. That led me to a simple way of categorising work into
James Louttit
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Which Project Management Training Should I Invest My Time In?
I often get asked how Impactful Project Management stacks up to the other PM certifications out there. Of course, I’m biased because I...
James Louttit
Oct 30, 20247 min read


Celebrating Excellence in Project Management
Last week's Ireland Chapter of PMI National Project Awards brought to light not only the brilliance of projects and teams but also the...
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Nov 17, 20231 min read


Unlocking Success: How to Improve Communication Skills with the Power of Listening
In today's fast-paced world, effective communication is the key to success. Whether you're a senior executive or a team player, honing...
James Louttit
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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