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For decades, projects have been measured against three key metrics: on time, on budget, and within scope. While these measures still matter, they no longer fully capture success in a world defined by rapid change, uncertainty, and rising stakeholder expectations. Projects can’t simply tick the boxes; they must create meaningful organizational value. Organizations today are under constant pressure to transform: 93% of CEOs tell us they must rethink their operating models at least every five years.

The Project Management community is saddened by the passing of R. Max Wideman, one of the true pioneers of our profession, who passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 99. Max’s contributions to our profession are immeasurable. As one of the principal architects of PMI’s original Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and a Past President of the Project Management Institute (PMI), he helped lay the foundation for modern project management as we know it today.

How Volunteering Builds Stronger Project Leaders People often talk about finding purpose, but I’ve always believed purpose is created. Purpose is shaped by where we choose to invest our time, energy, and skills. Throughout my career, I’ve created purpose in building community spaces where people can connect, grow, and feel like they belong. A simple philosophy has always guided this work: leave it better than you found it. For project professionals, that opportunity exists every day.

Project Management and the Regulation of AI By George Pitagorsky Regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in organizations is a strategic necessity. A systems-oriented leadership approach aimed at optimal performance requires a robust framework for AI governance—one that balances innovation with responsibility and is rooted in awareness and continuous improvement. Project managers and project management office leaders must be aware of the reality of AI as a major factor in project management.

Speaker Spotlight: George Pitagorsky By Peace Enoch George Pitagorsky is a multi-disciplinary consultant, coach, and author who blends his expertise in project, program, and process management with decades of study and practice in mindfulness and wisdom traditions. His diverse experience as a technology professional, manager, and executive: informs his work, creating a practical and grounded approach to topics that are often discussed in more theoretical terms.

Leading Through Chaos: How to Stay Grounded and Guide Others in Uncertainty By George Pitagorsky Handling chaos is part of the job. Markets shift, stakeholders change their minds, there is staff turnover, and crises emerge without warning. The difference between leaders who flounder and those who thrive isn’t luck or innate talent. It’s preparation, mindset, and a set of practical skills you can develop. This isn’t about avoiding chaos and the uncertainty it brings. That’s impossible.

The Mindful PM: Project Management Without Losing Your Mind By George Pitagorsky Project management is a circus. Not metaphorically. Not “kind of like” a circus. A full-on, fire-breathing, plate-spinning, lion-dodging, clown-car chaos extravaganza. And you, dear reader, are the ringmaster. Except the lions are your stakeholders, the tightrope is your budget, and the clowns? Oh, those are your risk mitigation strategies, poor performers, biased competitors, and critics hoping you will fail. Good luck.

An Introduction to People-centric Project Management Author: Ed Engman Co-Author: Raghid El-Yafouri As humans, we tend to complicate things. A project plan, for example, starts with a simple set of activities. But gradually we add more instructions, anticipating the issues we have encountered in the past. We end up having to manage the plan, instead of having the plan manage the project. Simple processes eventually become bloated processes. Let’s take a real-life example.

The modern business environment is full of challenges and fluctuations. The high level of everyday uncertainty and the difficult situations you’ll experience as a leader requires courage. Courage is one of the most significant leadership traits that can effectively deal with the everyday issues that arise in your professional life.

Written by George Pitagorsky on January 28, 2025. Posted in Articles. Fractional Project Managers and the PM Role By George Pitagorsky Every conscious activity to create or improve is a project. As leadership recognizes the importance of project management and its cost, interest in using fractional project managers is growing.