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Bridging the gap between vision and reality.

Practical leadership perspectives for a digital-first economy. Discover how to harmonize high-performance engineering teams through Scaled Agile with the strategic demands of B2B growth and investor relations. We share the frameworks and mindsets necessary to lead teams, build brands, and scale operations with precision.

Do not be afraid of saying I DON'T KNOW

Project Management Skills Transparency Communication Decision Making Professionalism

Every professional decision is built upon a foundation of information, yet many of us risk collapsing that structure by substituting facts with certainty bias. When asked a question, an uncertain "yes" or "no" guarantees only a 50% chance of being correct, turning critical business judgment into a coin flip. In contrast, stating, "I don't know" is 100% correct, providing the stakeholder with the crucial context needed to manage risk effectively. Stop jeopardizing major projects for the sake of image; learn how to leverage absolute honesty to maintain trust and enable optimal decision-making.

Wojciech Zieliński

Aug 28, 2025

The AI Productivity Paradox: Data vs. Hype in Software Development

Technical Debt Software Engineering AI Quality

Is AI actually making developers slower? Recent data reveals a startling discrepancy: while developers feel 20% more productive using AI, independent tests show actual work time can increase by nearly 19% due to poor code quality. From the "vibe-coding" trend to the hidden costs of AI-generated technical debt, we dive into why the 20% "AI discount" offered by consulting firms might be the most expensive mistake a business can make.

Wojciech Zieliński

Jul 24, 2025

The Prompting Gold Rush Has a Very Short Window

AI Skills LLM

Prompt engineering is the hottest new skill—but for how long? LLMs are evolving so fast that today's complex prompt formulas might be redundant tomorrow. Read why this 'future proof' skill has an expiration date.

Wojciech Zieliński

Jul 15, 2025

Project Failing? Don't Change Methods. Audit Them.

Software Engineering Project Management Agile

We love the success story: Project failing, changed methodology (usually Agile), instant turnaround. But is switching frameworks truly the cure for poor delivery? This expert argues that your current methodology is probably *not* the problem. Learn why implementation, not the method itself, is the true root cause of project failure—and the three audit steps to fix it.

Wojciech Zieliński

May 25, 2025

RACI - magical 4 letters helping to get things done in a project

Communication Decision Making Governance Project Management Transparency RACI Roles and Responsibilities

You know RACI. Every project manager knows RACI. But how often does your team violate the single most critical rule of task assignment? While the definitions of Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed seem straightforward, the effectiveness of the model hinges entirely on a constraint many teams consciously ignore: the strict limitation on headcount for the two primary driver roles. If you want to rescue your projects from accountability gaps, you must confront the uncomfortable truth about who holds the final authority—the one person whose posterior will be kicked if the task fails.

Wojciech Zieliński

May 21, 2025

The Sparring Partners: Why Combining CIO and CTO Roles Is Dangerous.

Governance

CIO vs. CTO: The line between delivering business value and ensuring technical efficacy is often blurred. Who truly owns IT success? We break down these C-level sparring roles, defining the CIO’s information strategy mandate and the CTO’s technology execution focus—and why eliminating their creative friction leads to strategic paralysis.

Wojciech Zieliński

May 20, 2025

Agile from the perspective of 25 years in IT

Agile Software Engineering Waterfall Prince2 PMP

Is Agile the 'worst form of project management, except for all the others'? With over two decades of experience in both small companies and large corporations, I take a critical look at the evolution of project management. This article covers the transition from Waterfall to Agile, the importance of retrospectives, and the emerging trend of re-introducing structure into agile environments. Discover why the industry is shifting towards a model where strategic planning meets the human-centric approach of Scrum.

Wojciech Zieliński

Feb 12, 2024

Defining Project, Program, and Portfolio: The Essential Guide to PMO Organizational Structure

Software Engineering PMO Project Management Agile Waterfall Prince2 PMP Governance

A high-performing PMO hinges on one critical structural distinction: the separation of reporting lines. Many organizations fail by confusing project accountability with people management. In this article, we map out a practical organizational example to define the core differences between a Project, Portfolio, and Programme. More importantly, we clarify the dual reporting structure, revealing why the Head of PMO is a crucial people leader—and the organization’s ultimate project "firefighter"—rather than just an administrator.

Wojciech Zieliński

Apr 15, 2014