The Project Management Blueprint

Buggy Whips, Obi-Wan, and the AI Holdout

Artificial Intelligence is here, whether you want it to be or not....

Sep 11 • Mark Warner

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August 2026

Tinkering, Tailoring, Scaling, and Progressive Elaboration

How three related techniques can help us apply the 10 steps of the Blueprint correctly to our unique projects

Aug 31 • Mark Warner

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Every Project Is Different. Every Project Is The Same.

The common path to uncommon project success.

Aug 24 • Mark Warner

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Accept or Mitigate. There is no try, er... Avoid or Transfer...

The four traditional risk responses aren't correct. Kinda.

Aug 17 • Mark Warner

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June 2026

Presentations as Projects

Yep, even putting a short 20-minute talk together should get the full Blueprint treatment...

Jun 29 • Mark Warner

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March 2026

Project Diary: For Reference Only

The power of a strawman/reference design in planning projects

Mar 2 • Mark Warner

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January 2026

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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