Welcome back, Humanness Heroes. In our last post, we explored how embracing humanness can build resilience and adaptability in project teams. Today, we delve deeper into how humanness can shape the culture of a project delivery team, department, and, ultimately, an entire organization. A supportive culture cannot thrive without humanness—it’s the very lifeblood of any culture, filled with human ideals and emotions. Yet, often, humanness is pushed away when it…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes. By “Humanness Heroes,” we refer to all of you who strive for more humanness by bringing empathy, support, and continuous learning into your teams and projects, uplifting the human side of delivery and performance. In our last post, we explored how a Humanness-centered approach can complement Kotter’s Change Model, ensuring that change management is both practical and compassionate. Today, we continue our journey by examining two…
Continue ReadingHave you ever paused to consider who really stands behind the impressive titles in our project teams? Let’s think about Beth, the respected project controls expert, and Tunde, the brilliant commercial manager. These individuals are recognized for their professional personas, but what about their personal stories? In the dynamic realm of project management, it’s crucial to shift our focus from merely recognizing roles to valuing the people who fulfill them—a…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes! I’m delighted to have you on this journey as we delve into the core of project and program delivery. It’s not just about the technicalities, but the people who make it all happen. Last time, we started to uncover the true meaning of ‘humanness’ in our field. We discussed those distinctively human qualities—empathy, intuition, creativity, and emotional depth—that are often overlooked but are actually the driving…
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Embracing Humanness as the Heart of a Supportive Culture 
Building Stronger Teams: The Role of Humanness in Resilience and Adaptability 
Valuing the Person Behind the Position: Humanness in Project Leadership 
Harnessing Humanness to Boost Emotional Intelligence in Projects