David Bowie’s Golden Rule: Never Play to the Gallery

This advice, often associated with David Bowie, has been in my mind recently. Whether expressed exactly in these words or not, Bowie repeatedly defended one principle: do not create for applause. The moment you optimize for approval, you stop innovating. This post is first of all a self-reflection I want to share. A reminder to … Continue reading David Bowie’s Golden Rule: Never Play to the Gallery →

Project Managers as AI Ethics Leaders: From Hype to Honesty

Let me start with a promise: this is not another article about how to use AI in your projects.Honestly, I’m still waiting to see a real, embedded case study that goes beyond theory.There’s no shortage of conversations about what AI could do — but far fewer practical examples of what it actually does in daily … Continue reading Project Managers as AI Ethics Leaders: From Hype to Honesty →

The xMO Paradigm: Why the PMO Is No Longer Enough

Before you proceed reading this post, please consider that is reported in the DISCLAIMER section in the About the author page. As today I am an active volunteer with the PMI Belgian Chapter, I want to clearly remark that the opinions and content shared in this blog are entirely personal and do not represent the … Continue reading The xMO Paradigm: Why the PMO Is No Longer Enough →

From Complexity to Capacity: A Proposal for Project Manager Time Allocation Modeling

In my field of work— Semiconductor Research and Development (R&D)—most projects share a common characteristic: they are pathfinder projects. This means we are clear about the goals we want to achieve, but the path to reach them is often uncertain. We operate in a multifactorial environment, where many variables interact and evolve, adding an inherent … Continue reading From Complexity to Capacity: A Proposal for Project Manager Time Allocation Modeling →

Semiconductor industry.. What do you really mean by that?

(The Role of Semiconductors in Data Growth) When I talk to project managers from different industries and mention that I work in the semiconductor industry, I often notice a shift in their expressions—much like when someone encounters something intriguing but at the same time unfamiliar. This curiosity is usually followed by a series of questions. … Continue reading Semiconductor industry.. What do you really mean by that? →