Andy Crowe's Blog

Dealing with difficult people is not always easy, but it is necessary to have your best life. I will reveal 15 actions you can take that can put you in control. You don’t have to accept being the victim.

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Modern project managers face a shifting landscape. Don't chase trends. Focus on the constants. Develop hybrid fluency.

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Planning is a crucial and highly visible function of project management. The tangible results involve defining the scope, schedule, and cost. But more importantly, planning sets expectations.

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Our current project management practices do not predictably deliver value. Better project results come from consistently and reliably applying fundamental practices. Back to Basics” highlights the core principles of simplicity, intentionality, and practicality.

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Projects fail not from lack of knowledge, but from inconsistent execution. This article highlights five essential practices—leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement—for high-performing project delivery.

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Getting PMP® Certified Before the Exam Change: There’s Still Time! If earning your PMP certification has been on your professional to-do list, 2026 presents a unique opportunity, and a deadline. The PMP exam is changing on July 9, 2026, and candidates who want to take the current version of the exam must sit for it […]

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This article establishes a framework for organizing project work, primary outcomes, and activities. Defining the lifecycle phases creates a shared vocabulary and taxonomy, which is vital for building a common understanding and expectations.

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Zombies are the walking dead.  They are unresponsive, lifeless, and apathetic.  Zombie project managers simply go through the motions.  They follow the rules and practices but are otherwise unengaged. Zombie project management infects all project types.  No one is immune—project managers, scrum masters, and development leads—can all become Zombies.  We lead our projects without understanding […]

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Velociteach is proud to sponsor a local university job fair this month, and it’s sparked an important conversation: helping students understand what project management is, and why it matters, long before it ever becomes a job title. College is often the first time we take on multiple roles at once: student, leader, planner, and collaborator, […]

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The project management profession is at a new crossroads.  The use of Agile and Waterfall approaches are in decline.  Hybrid is on the rise. But it lacks clear usage patterns.  Rather than pinning hopes on the next big thing or a new silver-bullet solution, project managers should return to the basics—proven foundational practices. 

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