I realized that I wrote this article, How to Digitize Anything, but never explained why I'm qualified to write about it. I thought it might be a good time to share the backstory. Five years ago I started a software company called DayJibe.

This was my first business, and I went through the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. I envisioned developing a platform that digitized architecture and civil engineering firm processes—an all-in-one digital toolkit for these firms.

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been six months since I hit “publish” on that first post. But here we are, six months into a venture that has helped me grow exponentially as a project manager and as a person.

The biggest obstacle I had to overcome was the fear of putting myself out there. I remember sitting in my living room with my wife, Phoenix, at my side. It took me hours to hit publish on the first article, “What is Project Management.” I had so many questions running through my head. What are people going to think? Are they going to like what I’m doing?

Having never posted anything before, I didn’t know what to expect from a readership standpoint, either. Would hundreds of people read my post right away? Or would it be crickets?

Walking to the store. Buying an ice cream cone. Driving to work. What do all of these seemingly disparate things have in common? They all involve some sort of process, or a series of steps that can be replicated to reach a certain goal.

I believe that everything in life can be considered a process, and what’s more, I also believe that there’s also a way to digitalize any process out there.

As a mechanical engineer, Minal’s first job was working in the software industry with 3D-CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing). At the time, designing and building cars was a booming industry that had yet to see countless recessions take their toll on the Michigan economy. While working with 3D CAM, Minal saw the power of software and knew that’s what he wanted to do. He also knew it was where the future was headed, because according to Minal, “I quickly realized, EVERYTHING is going to be related to computer science.”

Many years ago, I was on a failing project, which was stressful for all involved. Another project manager asked me about a very specific type of piping that I didn’t know about and she berated me for it. “How can you call yourself a project manager and not know that,” she said. My response? How can you consider yourself a good project manager if you think you need to. Confused? Let me explain.

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is taking over how most organizations operate, even in fields like healthcare, where there’s been a 17% growth in demand for project managers. By 2027, it is estimated that 2.2 million project manager roles will need to be filled by employers.

Most people have heard of the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle. Named after Italian economist, Wilfredo Pareto, and popularized in the “80/20” book by Richard Koch, it states that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. Its premise is to focus only on doing the few things that give you 80% of results. 

There comes a time in everyone’s career when they start to feel the warning signs of burnout. It can sneak up on you if you let it, some of which are:

• Feeling physically exhausted

• Feeling detached from your work

• Losing your sense of motivation

• Declining work performance

It’s official—the United States now finds itself in the deepest recession in American history thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. With the economy shrinking by 33% in the second quarter alone, you may be fearing that your project could be cancelled soon or worse, that your job could be on the line. 

In a situation as grave as this, it’s easy to focus on the negative. However, there are plenty of silver linings to be found in a down market that aren’t possible in a competitive market— especially as a project manager. Here are three ways to make a down market work in your favor:

When Nicole Cook relocated to Nevada to work at Tesla, it was right in the middle of the production ramp up for the Model 3. Find out how she handled the transition and constant challenges during one of the most insane ramp ups the auto industry has ever seen.

One of the most important things in a project manager’s skill set is knowing how to create impeccable schedules. As the saying goes, time is money, and when it comes to project management, success is defined first and foremost by whether or not a project is on schedule. Staying on schedule is even valued over being on budget in most cases. Here are three fundamental truths every project manager should know about scheduling. 

Although scheduling can range from simple to complex, it’s one of the most important core competencies a project manager needs to have. This guide serves as an introduction for project managers who are new to the industry,

My first few years as a project manager were rough to say the least. Here’s how I came out shining on the other side.

As a heavy construction project manager, you might be considering the slowdown a good time  to transition into software, and while such a drastic change may seem daunting at first, it’s actually not as difficult as you think.

It’s not the end of the world if your project gets cancelled. Here are four key things to remember so that you can make the most of the situation and move forward.

Project management is more than a career, it’s a calling. Here’s why I’m so passionate about my work as a project manager.

The COVID-19 pandemic may become one of the greatest black swan events in history. So how can you prepare yourself for one as a project manager?