Project Pirate

Project Pirate

09
Sep
Project Pirate Warped watch face with distorted numbers against dark background

More Haste, Less Speed: Why Projects Fail Before They Begin

The ancient wisdom that separates legendary Captains from shipwrecked amateurs. The Death Spiral Begins at Dawn "We need to
5 min read
02
Sep
Blue jellyfish with flowing tentacles against dark background, representing the lingering effects of hindsight

The Sting of Hindsight: Shaping those Critical Moments

How nine words can transform team dynamics when deadlines loom. The Universal Human Experience There's a feeling every
6 min read
27
Aug
Project Pirate Storm-Tested emerging from turbulent waters

Storm-Tested: What Separates Project Leaders from Project Managers?

When competence meets crisis, you discover who your real leaders are. What Storm-Tested Actually Means We throw around a lot
5 min read
25
Aug
Pixel art gaming scene showing 'SECRET LEVEL UNLOCKED' with pirate character collecting golden coins.

The Unspoken Career Game: Hidden Levels, Side Missions & Why Some People Advance Faster

Remember finding that hidden level in Mario that made you feel like you'd discovered a secret? The one
7 min read
21
Aug
Dramatic pirate ship silhouette on dark ocean with neon lighting and glowing horizon.

Explorers: Why Leadership Is an Act of Discovery

Inspired by The Midnight's "Explorers," this piece reflects on why the essence of leadership is not
3 min read
19
Aug
Chess pieces in impossible positions on a board - thinking beyond conventional strategy

Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast: The Leader's Guide to Revolutionary Thinking

Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - Lewis Carroll, Through the
5 min read
13
Aug
Project Pirate - Gunpowder barrel with protective cover against stormy sea, symbolising strategic restraint

Keep Your Powder Dry: The Art of Measured Leadership in Stormy Seas

When the cannons are firing and the deck is chaos, the Captain who keeps their powder dry is the one
7 min read
04
Aug
Sailor Jerry-style tattoo with two swallows, compass rose, nautical rope and chains, 'Earned, not given' banner above

The Tattoo That Outranks an MBA: Why Real Leaders Earn, Not Memorise

Earned, not given. Most experienced managers know the type: the project lead whose resume glows with credentials, yet panics the
6 min read
29
Jul
Relational Capital: The Currency of Sustainable Delivery

Relational Capital: The Currency of Sustainable Delivery

Why the strongest crews are built on trust, not compliance The Moment of Truth There's a moment every
10 min read
20
Jul
"Drink It Up": A Project Manager's Hydration Strategy for High-Seas Delivery

"Drink It Up": A Project Manager's Hydration Strategy for High-Seas Delivery

"No sailor sets out on a long voyage without water. And no project manager should sail into delivery without
13 min read