Monthly Digest - October 2025
This month we focused on structured questioning, decision-making tools, productivity methods, KPIs, and creative frameworks to support deeper analysis and intentional action.
CONTENTS
EMPATHY MAP: SEE THE PROJECT THROUGH STAKEHOLDERS’ EYES
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: AN INTRO TO THE WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
SOCRATIC QUESTIONING: PROMOTING EXCELLENCE OF THOUGHT
BRAINSTORMING vs BRAINWRITING: UNLOCK YOUR TEAM’S CREATIVITY
THE FULCRUM POINT METHOD™: OUR APPROACH EXPLAINED
STOP PROCRASTINATING - 5 TIPS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE
KPIS: HOW TO KNOW YOUR PROJECT SUCCEEDS
PLUS, MINUS, INTERESTING: PMI IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EMPATHY MAP: SEE THE PROJECT THROUGH STAKEHOLDERS’ EYES
Stakeholder understanding isn’t a ‘soft’ extra — it’s how better decisions get made. An Empathy Map turns one stakeholder into a clear picture of what they say, think, do, and feel, so teams see real needs instead of guessing.
Read More: Empathy Map: See the Project Through Stakeholders’ Eyes
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: AN INTRO TO THE WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
A project can’t stay on time or on budget if the scope is fuzzy. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) fixes that by turning the entire project into a clear “family tree” of deliverables, phases, and tasks so nothing gets missed. It sharpens scope, simplifies task assignment, improves communication, and exposes risks before work starts.
Read More: Look Before You Leap: An Intro to the Work Breakdown Structure
SOCRATIC QUESTIONING: PROMOTING EXCELLENCE OF THOUGHT
Socratic Questioning is not a “nice-to-have” — it is a disciplined way to cut through unclear thinking. Instead of providing answers, it relies on well-structured questions to surface assumptions, examine evidence, and widen the range of viable options.
For project managers and consultants, this means fewer surface-level fixes and more real clarity on risks, root causes, and decisions. Use it well, and teams don’t just agree faster — they think better.
Read More: Socratic Questioning: Promoting Excellence of Thought
BRAINSTORMING vs BRAINWRITING: UNLOCK YOUR TEAM’S CREATIVITY
Brainstorming and Brainwriting both generate ideas, but they work in very different ways. Brainstorming thrives on live group energy and rapid back-and-forth, while Brainwriting gives people quiet space to think first and share later. Which one works better depends on your team’s style and dynamics.
Read More: Brainstorming vs Brainwriting: Unlock Your Team’s Creativity
THE FULCRUM POINT METHOD™: OUR APPROACH EXPLAINED
The Fulcrum Point Method™ is built on structure and evidence, not intuition or luck. It looks beyond the numbers to the human and systemic forces that shape real results — from bias and risk tolerance to how success is defined. Meaningful transformation, here, is designed — not hoped for.
Read More: The Fulcrum Point Method™: Our Approach Explained
STOP PROCRASTINATING - 5 TIPS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE
Procrastination isn’t laziness — it’s usually a signal that something underneath is getting in the way, like perfectionism, fear of failure, unclear expectations, or mental overload. You can break the cycle with practical tools such as the 1-3-5 rule, task-chunking, and time-blocking to make progress feel manageable.
Read More: Stop Procrastinating - 5 Tips to Become Productive
KPIS: HOW TO KNOW YOUR PROJECT SUCCEEDS
KPIs are the measurable signals that show whether a project is truly moving toward its goals — in real time, not just at the finish line. The right KPIs surface risks early, sharpen accountability, and keep decisions grounded in evidence. What matters most is balance: leading indicators to warn you before things slip, and lagging indicators to confirm what was delivered.
Read More: KPIs: How to Know Your Project Succeeds
PLUS, MINUS, INTERESTING: PMI IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) is a simple way to evaluate any idea without falling into instant yes/no thinking. By listing benefits, risks, and the “worth exploring” angles side by side, teams get a clear, balanced view before committing.
Read More: Plus, Minus, Interesting: PMI in Project Management