Project Management

Project Management

Project management without the corporate fog. Project Pirate cuts through to what actually matters. Practical insights for PMs who navigate complexity.
28
Jul
Abstract gravitational curve illustration with the headline "Why the Maths Was Never the Problem - Entering Curved Space"

Why the Maths Was Never the Problem - Planetary Gravity Was

Newton didn't invent gravity. He gave the world a language for describing something that had always been there
18 min read
06
May
A hand gripping a pink soap bar embossed with the words "Reality Is Negotiable," styled as a Fight Club reference.

Reality Is Negotiable: The Day 1 Skill That Determines Everything

Tim Ferriss once said, "Reality is negotiable." Most people treat this as motivational philosophy. For Project Managers, it&
5 min read
31
Oct
Hourglass with ghostly figures transforming into golden coins through time

Turn Your Ghosts into Gold: The Hidden Power of Lessons Learned

Every organisation accumulates ghosts - the spectral remains of completed projects, carrying lessons learned, decisions made and risks endured. These ghosts
8 min read
16
Sep
The biblical Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse charging across a stormy battlefield, each carrying different weapons

The Three Horsemen of Project Apocalypse: Why Value is Your Only Treasure

A Project Pirate's Guide to Conquering the Triple Constraints 🌊 The storm gathers. Lightning cracks across the horizon, rain
7 min read
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
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
25
Jun
Large wave hitting a pirate galleon out in the ocean during a storm

When the Wave Hits: Navigating Projects Through the RED

There are some things in life you can count on—tides, taxes and for project managers... that moment when a
6 min read
10
Jun
Pirate Map, compass and candle laid out

Planning Isn't the Enemy of Agility - It's the Enabler

Why equating planning with waterfall is lazy thinking, and what real agility demands instead. The False Binary There's
8 min read
02
Jun
Gannt Chart with Pirate Ships

The Pirate's Compass: Navigating Gantt Dependencies Like a Seasoned Captain

Ahoy there! Ready to ditch those sleep-inducing project management manuals? Let's chart a course through Gantt chart
5 min read
26
May
3D model of an ocean and land showing warnings, hidden reefs & sunk ships

Navigating by Stars, Not Slides: When Green Status Meets Reality

A case study in complex platform delivery and the hidden costs of surface-level progress "When you sail by
7 min read