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The First 30 Days
How to Set the Tone On a New Project Before the Chaos Begins
Read Time: 5 minutes
You just got assigned a new project.
The kickoff is scheduled.The pressure is building.The expectations are high.
Everyone is looking to you for a plan.But before you rush to build one, you need something more impor...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
pm soft skills
project leadership
stakeholder management
When Clients Go Quiet
How to Catch Communication Red Flags Before They Turn Into Full-Blown Delivery Disasters
Read Time: 5 minutes
You sent the agenda.You followed up on the decision.You looped in the right people.You confirmed the next step.
And now the client has gone completely silent.
No updates.No feedback.No si...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
emotional intelligence
project leadership
stakeholder management
The Retro Is Not the Point
How to Run Retrospectives That Create Change, Not Just Conversation
You finish the sprint.You book the retro.You ask the questions.You take notes.Everyone nods.
Then nothing changes.
The retrospective is not the problem.The way we run them is.
Why Retros Often Fall Flat
Too vague.Too polite.Too r...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
continuous improvement
project leadership
team dynamics
That One Team Member
How to Handle Challenging Behavior Without Losing the Team or Your Cool
Read Time: 5 minutes
Every project has one.The person who resists everything.The one who interrupts, avoids accountability, or creates conflict in every meeting.The one who drains your energy and slows down the work.
You cann...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
conflict resolution
human-centered leadership
team dynamics
You Are Not “Just a PM”
How to Overcome Undervaluation and Lead With Purpose When the Title Gets dismissed
Read Time: 5 minutes
Have you ever been introduced as just the project manager?Or sidelined in a decision you were expected to implement?Or left out of strategy sessions, then handed a mess to deliver?
You are not ...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
emotional intelligence
pm soft skills
project leadership
The PM and BA Divide
How to Collaborate, Not Compete, and Deliver Better Outcomes Together
Read Time: 5 minutes
Let’s talk about a dynamic that trips up a lot of teams.The blurred line between project manager and business analyst.
You have been there.You build a timeline, and someone rewrites it.You lead a meeting, a...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
cross-functional collaboration
project leadership
stakeholder communication
Project Recovery Playbook
What to Do When Everything Is on Fire and It Is Your Job to Fix It
Read Time: 5 minutes
Let’s talk about something every project manager will face eventually.A project that is off track, under pressure, and unraveling in real time.
You missed early warnings.The timeline is broken.Stakeholders are...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
project leadership
project recovery
trust building
Managing Up Without Selling Out
How to Lead Your Boss, Drive Clarity, and Build Influence From the Middle
Read Time: 5 minutes
Let’s talk about one of the most overlooked project management skills—managing up.
You are handling deadlines, people, and priorities. But what happens when the person above you becomes the most signifi...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
cross-functional collaboration
emotional intelligence
project leadership
When You’re the Youngest (or Oldest) PM in the Room
How to Lead With Credibility, No Natter Where You Fall On The Experience Curve
Read Time: 5 minutes
Today, we’re talking about something most PMs face but rarely discuss—age dynamics.
Whether you’re the youngest voice on the project or the most experienced person in the room, age can shape how ot...
by Daniel Hemhauser —
Jun 21, 2025
human-centered leadership
new pms
team dynamics
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