How AEC Project Manager Development Drives Industry Connection
The beauty of the Learning and Development Track at this year’s AEC PM Connect was in its intimacy and small group setting, where every voice was heard. Yes, we had slides and structured sessions, but what truly made these rooms special was the real-time collaboration and problem-solving that unfolded among peers. Participants weren’t just absorbing […]
Why Emotional Intelligence for AEC Project Managers Improves Leadership Success
In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, technical expertise has long been considered the cornerstone of success. But as projects grow more complex, teams become more diverse, and client expectations rise, one thing is increasingly clear: technical knowledge alone isn’t enough. What separates effective AEC project managers (PMs) and leaders from the rest is […]
Ambiguity Tolerance in Leadership Unlocks Competitive Advantage in AEC
In the fast-paced world of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), project managers are often expected to deliver clear answers, fast decisions, and flawless execution. But the truth is, the early phases of most AEC projects are anything but clear. In these moments of ambiguity, where information is incomplete and outcomes are still uncertain, ambiguity tolerance […]
Why AEC PM Connect in Kansas City Is a Must-Attend for AEC Project Managers
The role of a Project Manager (PM) in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is evolving rapidly. Today’s PMs are expected to balance technical execution, stakeholder management, business development, and leadership, often all at once. That’s why events like AEC PM Connect in Kansas City are more crucial than ever. What is AEC PM […]
How Smart Project Management Organization Drives Team Success – Ep 074
In this episode, I talk with Fiona Johann, PMP, AEC PM, strategic initiatives team lead at Engineering Management Institute, and new co-host of this podcast channel, about project management organization and how it builds trust, sharpens communication, and creates space for big-picture thinking while keeping people at the center. ***The video version of this episode can be […]
The Art Behind the Project Plan: Leading with Creativity, Clarity, and Compassion
Why This Perspective Matters Project management isn’t just a science, it’s an art. As someone whose professional journey began not in a boardroom, but backstage, I’ve learned that the skills honed in on in the theater are the very ones that bring a project plan to life and elevate good project managers into great ones. […]