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AIMarch 2025·5 min read

How AI is Changing the Way We Plan Projects

AI tools are showing up in project management fast. Here's what's actually useful, what's hype, and how to start using AI without losing control of your delivery.

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AI7 min read

What I Learned Running an AI Integration Project

Lessons from leading a Google Vertex AI integration into a live enterprise product — what went smoothly, what didn't, and what I'd do differently.

February 2025Read →
AI6 min read

AI for Non-Technical Project Managers: A Plain English Guide

You don't need to understand machine learning to manage an AI project. You do need to understand a few key ideas — here they are, explained simply.

January 2025Read →
Delivery6 min read

Scaling Agile Across Distributed Teams

How to implement SAFe and Scrum in large enterprise teams while maintaining velocity and quality. Lessons from scaling delivery across 24+ engineers in multiple time zones.

December 2024Read →
Strategy5 min read

OKRs vs KPIs: What Actually Drives Delivery

The difference between measuring what matters and measuring what's easy. A practical guide to aligning engineering roadmaps with business outcomes using OKRs.

November 2024Read →
Agile5 min read

The Sprint Planning Checklist I Use Every Time

Good sprint planning doesn't happen by accident. Here's the checklist I run through before every sprint to make sure the team starts the week with clarity, not confusion.

November 2024Read →
Agile5 min read

How to Run a Retrospective That Teams Actually Find Useful

Retrospectives get a bad reputation — too often they're a complaint session with no follow-through. Here's how to run one that actually improves how your team works.

October 2024Read →
Delivery6 min read

The Delivery Metrics That Actually Tell You Something

Not all metrics are created equal. Here are the delivery metrics I track in every program — and the ones I've stopped paying attention to.

September 2024Read →
Risk5 min read

Risk Management That Actually Works in Enterprise Programs

Most risk registers collect dust. Here's how to build a living risk management practice that surfaces blockers early and keeps delivery on track.

August 2024Read →