Organizations typically rely on three common techniques to evaluate capital projects. Each has its place, but only one consistently supports sound long-term decisions.

Large projects are usually more important and tend to score or rank highly. However, because of their size, they may score or rank extremely low, as they eliminate many smaller projects that reviewers may consider necessary.

For project managers, focusing on the six essential visuals within the Illustrate bone of the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram® is very helpful.

The power of systems thinking lies in recognizing that effectiveness comes from integration, not perfection.

My rule of thumb is that 1200 words correlate to 10 minutes of speaking time.

Empathy creates bridges. It’s what transforms technical expertise into shared understanding.

Above all, you build trust, lead with clarity, and make the challenging aspects of projects run more smoothly.

It’s easy for those same leaders to cross the line from responsible oversight into operational program delivery.

Outside consultants tend to push organizations in this direction. So do project managers from high-reliability organizations or sectors.

Guesstimate blend of the words “guess” and “estimate.”

... a few rules of thumb on how many engineers a local government needs.

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