Insights
Conflict handled well is a doorway to trust
Not many people walk into a meeting hoping for conflict. And yet, the moments of greatest growth – individually and collectively – often arise from precisely those uncomfortable conversations we tend to avoid. We’re taught to see conflict as a sign of dysfunction....
Life keeps teaching until we listen
Some lessons don’t come with a whisper. They arrive as disruption, conflict, delay, or disappointment. When we don’t listen the first time, life teaches us again and again, until we finally tune in. In project leadership, this is more than a personal truth, it’s an...
When values clash: conflict or opportunity?
Values are often celebrated as the glue that holds a team together – the things we all supposedly share, align to, and live by. But what happens when those values don’t align? When one person prioritises innovation and another stability? When honesty feels like...
Before the Plan, comes the Pause
The start of a new project or program often feels like standing at the base of a mountain. There's anticipation. Energy. A clear pressure to start climbing. Stakeholders want to see momentum. Sponsors want to see a plan. Teams want to know what they’re working on. As...