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Bouncing through a day as a project manager at a web and mobile dev agency

Hey there! I’m a project manager at a super-cool web and mobile development agency, and let me tell you — my job is like riding a…

Mar 3

Mar 3

How I secure new leads and projects as a project manager

Working at at a bustling agency, my days are a dynamic mix of strategy, communication, and hustle. My primary goal? To keep the pipeline…

21h ago

21h ago

Quantifying uncertainty: using Monte Carlo simulations for project risk analysis

While meticulous planning helps, uncertainty is inevitable. What if you could quantify that uncertainty and make data-driven decisions to…

6d ago

6d ago

The art of saying “No” as a project manager: a lesson in protecting your team and project

As a project manager, I’ve learned that one of the most powerful tools in my toolkit isn’t a fancy Gantt chart or a perfectly crafted…

Apr 15

Apr 15

Client expectation management 101

As a project manager, I’ve learned that managing client expectations is the heartbeat of successful projects. It’s not just about…

Apr 14

Apr 14

Mastering dependencies : how to use a dependency matrix to streamline mobile app development

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably wrestled with the chaos of misaligned teams, delayed deliverables, and frantic last-minute fixes…

Apr 7

Apr 7

The one skill every project manager needs (and that no one talks about)

Let’s be real: project management is a juggling act. Deadlines, stakeholders, scope creep, and that one team member who still hasn’t…

Mar 31

Mar 31

The Art of Starting Over: Why Reinvention Is the Ultimate Superpower

We’ve all had moments where life feels like a book we accidentally started reading halfway through — confusing, chaotic, and begging for a…

Mar 24

Mar 24

5 fun hacks to stay productive as a project manager

Between sprint deadlines, client curveballs, and that one developer who keeps “just one more question”-ing you, staying productive can feel…

Mar 20

Mar 20

Why 2025 is the year of the hybrid PM

Picture this: It’s 10 p.m., I’m on my third coffee, and I’m simultaneously calming a client who just discovered “dark mode” isn’t in the…

Mar 11

Mar 11

Catherine

Catherine

I'm Cath, a friendly project manager at Eugeniuses, a Canadian digital agency. I’m passionate about creating a supportive and positive work environment.

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