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Data Center Teams: Don't Make the Same Mistake Wireless Teams Made!

When wireless carriers' revenue growth stalled but tower rental costs kept climbing, they started building their own infrastructure again. Data center operators serving today's AI giants must learn from this costly mistake before history repeats itself.

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Why Most Project Recovery Efforts Fail (And What Actually Works)

Most failing projects don't need better planning or more resourcesโ€”they need rebuilt trust and visible momentum to restore the team's belief that success is possible.

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Why Telecom Companies Can't Scale Project Leadership (And What Actually Works)

Traditional hiring for telecom project managers takes months and fails 40% of the time. Smart companies are partnering with specialized firms for proven leaders who can ramp up in days, not months.

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The New Reality: Why Telecom's Old Staffing Playbook Is Breaking

Remember when hiring more people was the answer to every big telecom project? Those days are over.

Planning
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How Spectrum Auctions Drive Boom-Bust Cycles in Telecom: The Case for Flexible Project Leadership

The wireless industry operates on a predictable cycle where major spectrum auctions trigger enormous spending and job creation, followed by an equally predictable need for workforce adjustments.

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Are the right people calling the shots for your project?

A conversation with an old friend at ConnectX this year reminded me of something he used to say often: "๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐›๐ž ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ž๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ!"

Execution
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Are your project teams often surprised by extra work?

There's a FREE project management tool that can improve your accuracy.

Planning
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Is it possible to develop a project plan that is ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘œ ๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘’๐‘‘?

The right level of detail in your plans creates accountability.โ€ But there's a balance. โ€

Planning
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Pitfalls of PM Certifications

There are pitfalls in viewing projects ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ thru PM Certification lenses. You won't find these in the PMI marketing materials!

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I once had a teammate do the impossible!

The power of relationships saved our project timeline.

Execution
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Too little too late! Proactive Budget Management tips

Why does a project's budget only face scrutiny once it's already in trouble? Here are some proactive budget strategies to use before it's a lost cause!

Execution
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Canary in the coal mine: signs your project is in trouble

Your projects may be in trouble, even if it's not showing up in the numbers. โ€Here are some early signs you need to take action:

Execution
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Who are you really fighting against?

Projects have villains, and as you try to accomplish your goals, youโ€™ll inevitably have to fight one battle after the next. Over the last decade, Iโ€™ve seen one particular towering, fiery enemy appear over and over again: Surprises.

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Project Planning is an investment in your team

What would you be willing to do to improve your employeesโ€™ experience? Most leaders Iโ€™ve known recognize that pizza parties and Stanley Cups donโ€™t count. They also often donโ€™t have unilateral authority to give everyone a 10% raise, or extra PTO. Fortunately, there are other ways to positively impact your project teamsโ€™ lives!

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Is my project out of control?

Iโ€™m afraid that โ€˜out of controlโ€™ projects are so common, that we as project leaders accept them as the norm. Spending a decade in wireless project management, here are some common symptoms I observed in struggling projects. You can see many of these signs before your first missed milestones.

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Regain control of your projects and your life!

At every corner of the industry, wireless professionals give up their personal lives to overcome project obstacles. I do not believe that this is an inevitable outcome. I want to help you rebalance your life while thrilling your customer with results.

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"My project would run so much smoother if my customer wasn't so difficult!"

I once encountered a legend in the industry during my time leading projects in wireless. This person was legendarily difficult to work with! During this particular assignment, I was pinch-hitting as a regional deployment leader while the search for a permanent backfill was underway. I wanted to make a difference fast, like each of you would! As I got to know this person, I learned that they'd had one bad experience after another while working with Tower companies!

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