The Project Management Blueprint

Project Diary: Sometimes You Gotta BRAG about the Project

Using a "stoplight" report to describe progress, status, and potential issues

Jan 12 • Mark Warner

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December 2025

Project Diary: Define, Refine, Finalize...

Progressive elaboration in project management

Dec 22, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Project Diary: The Power of Boring

Why predictable & repeatable templates are best for you and your stakeholders

Dec 15, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Project Diary: Advisory Boards

Using a composition matrix to create a strong & balanced oversight group...

Dec 8, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Project Diary: Kicking It Off In Writing

The importance of written meeting agendas...

Dec 1, 2025 • Mark Warner

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October 2025

Project Diary: Signposts of Success

Establishing Level-1 Reporting Milestones

Oct 30, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Project Diary: Signing Off

How to track, review, and approve important documents

Oct 27, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Project Diary: Writing Job Descriptions

The process begins with deliverables and a mind-map

Oct 22, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Project Diary: Describing (and Documenting) Everything

An assumptions log helps ensure everyone is on the same page(s) from the start

Oct 20, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Project Diary: The One (Hundred) Thing(s)

Balancing the urgent with the important to prioritize your workload...

Oct 17, 2025 • Mark Warner

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Standing Up a New Project

A blank sheet means a lot of work lies ahead...

Oct 14, 2025 • Mark Warner

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September 2025

Stakeholder Amnesia: The Silent Project Killer

Start with--and never forget--who the project is for...

Sep 11, 2025 • Mark Warner

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