Impactful Project Management Blog

Hi there, Have you ever been in a meeting that takes a turn off the expected agenda? Somebody brings up a topic that they care about, but it derails the rest of the meeting. I hear about this kind of thing a lot! Here's a simple technique that fixes this. It's called a parking lot. Before the meeting starts, set out the agenda of why you are there and then write "Parking Lot" on a whiteboard or flip chart at the front of the room. Then, if the conversation starts drifting som

Good. Quick. Cheap. Pick two. Here's how the Iron Triangle helps project managers make smarter decisions and protect their teams.

Prioritization becomes a real decision-making tool when you add one crucial question: What is the business value? This 'Run' version of prioritization moves beyond simple task lists. By putting an actual number on business value—estimated in euros—you shift conversations from opinions to data-driven trade-offs. Teams stop debating 'yes or no' and start asking 'what delivers the most value first?'