THIS WEEK’S FOCUS
43% of PMs Say They’re Understaffed: Here’s the Fix
Hello
Imagine this:
The Problem in stats:
You’re not alone. The Resource & Leadership Gap is real:
This mismatch slows delivery and kills your motivation and for many (50%) of PMs, is the key contributor to burnout.
Why it matters:
Most executives haven’t been a PM or managed a PM team.
They often don’t see the knock-on effects of resource shortages until it’s too late.
That’s why you need to make the case, and keep making it.
The Insight / Solution:
Ask most experts, they tend to agree on these three big moves you should make to get the support you need:
Get management to see the project as their own, get the resources you need. Action
Tuesday Action
Download and use the Nemawashi Spreadsheet to map stakeholders, anticipate pushback, and build consensus before your next resourcing conversation.
Talk soon,
Greg
P.S. If you’ve had a recent win (or battle) over resources, hit reply, I’d love to hear how you made your case.
P.P.S. If you’re interested to explore our core discovery, the 4 Success Factors that apply to all projects. That’s APEX-4 Project Expert Formula ™→ . The playbook is now live and you can access it here and includes checklists and readiness assessments.→
Coming Next Week…
Next Tuesday, we’ll flip the lens, from project risks to personal risk. We’ll run a quick self-audit to spot burnout before it blindsides you. Keep an eye out for the PM Burnout Scorecard in your inbox.