All posts by Konstantinos Christodoulakis
Deep dive into the ocean of the IT Risk Management
The recent tragic incident involving the submersible during the deep dive into the Titanic wreck highlights the critical importance of risk management, risk appetite, and risk acceptance. By examining this event and drawing parallels to an IT project, we can gain valuable insights into how Project Owners assess risks and make decisions based on their […]
Chapter 2: Mr Bi, Ms Ased and their hidden prejudice
Amidst the bustle of Ulysses‘ working day, he crossed paths with Mr Bi and Ms Ased. Both of them were two managers with the same behaviour. With a distorted perception of their worth, they were convinced of their uniqueness and superiority over others. Ms Ased, ever the diplomat, spoke and acted with impeccable political correctness, […]
Chapter 1: Do Nothing—the Story of Mr Opaque and his denial to change
Ulysses read the news this morning: Opaque (one of his clients) went crazy, and he never returned. Opaque was a man of routine. He woke up at the same time every morning, ate the same breakfast, and took the same route to his office at Stability Co. He was content with the predictability of his […]
The journey of Ulysses in Project Management and the value of PM² methodology
Ulysses is a seasoned project manager with years of experience leading European projects. However, he often needed to work on dealing with inefficiencies and rising costs, which weighed heavily on the taxpayers’ money. Determined to find a solution, he delved into research and stumbled upon the PM² Project Management methodology developed by the European Commission. […]
Emotional intelligence in Agile project management…and one more thing!
Hello, fellow Project Managers! Today I will talk to you about the importance of emotional intelligence in Agile project management. As a Project Manager coordinating large multidisciplinary projects, I’ve learned one thing: emotions matter. Let me explain. You see, in Agile project management, the team is everything. Without the team, there is no project. And […]
Taking ownership of our lives (aka everyone “walks” with his head)
My grandfather used to say in Greek, “ο καθένας με την κεφαλή του βαδίζει” or “Everyone walks with his head.” This phrase encapsulates that we are each responsible for our decisions and actions. Our choices shape our lives, and we must take responsibility for those choices. Taking ownership of our lives means recognising that we […]
Project Management adventures in cultural projects
Ah, the life of a Project Manager! I’ve spent many years managing various projects, but my heart is closer to the Cultural Projects that I performed back in Greece during the period between 2006 and 2016. It was a wild ride full of ups and downs, unexpected twists and turns, and plenty of lessons learned […]
The power of kindness and positive action (in workplace)
It is often said that we should strive to impact the world positively, but many people feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. They think our society’s problems are too big, too complex, and entrenched for anyone to make a difference. However, it is essential to remember that even small acts of kindness and […]
What i recently learned from Heraclitus about decision making
Heraclitus was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC and is known for his famous statement, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” This idea, known as the doctrine of flux, is at the core of Heraclitus’ philosophy and has important implications for decision-making. Heraclitus believed that everything in the world […]
Benefits realisation: a journey beyond the project success criteria
Organisations increasingly rely on IT projects to achieve their strategic objectives in today’s fast-paced business environment. However, the success of IT projects is about more than just completing the project on time and within budget. It’s also about realising the expected benefits and delivering value to the organisation. This is where benefit realisation and value […]