Beating the “Cat in the Hat” project syndrome. How to get Thing 1 and Thing 2 back in their box

It is not uncommon for project managers to experience their project’s trajectory to suddenly shift from being on the right track to getting turned on its head. The manner in which project managers handle negative change sets the good leaders apart from those that crack under pressure. Most project managers can master the techniques that help plan schedules, load resources and track costs. Where many fall is in the area of managing change and the ability to effectively communicate and reset expectations to help move a derailed project back on track. Succeeding in this respect requires real-life experience and natural […]