Monthly Digest - September 2025
Clear thinking, solid processes, and structured analysis drive results. This month we focus on fixing broken workflows, clarifying needs, aligning stakeholders, and acting on what truly matters.
CONTENTS
STOP DIGITIZING BAD PROCESSES: 8 STEPS TO GET TRANSFORMATION RIGHT
THROUGH CHAOS AND UNCERTAINTY: THE FULCRUM POINT METHOD™ IN ACTION
CRITICAL THINKING: HOW TO ACHIEVE BETTER PROJECT RESULTS
NEEDS ASSESSMENT: FROM IDENTIFYING GAPS TO BUILDING ACTIONABLE PLANS
TOP 5 SKILLS FOR PROJECT MANAGERS TO IMPROVE
CLIENTS’ EXPECTATIONS: HOW TO ENSURE THEY ARE MET
RAILD LOG AS A PART OF THE FULCRUM POINT METHOD™
STOP DIGITIZING BAD PROCESSES: 8 STEPS TO GET TRANSFORMATION RIGHT
Digital transformation won’t rescue broken processes—it can actually speed up the chaos. Real progress starts with fixing how work gets done today, then using technology to strengthen and scale what already works.
With a clear view of your current state, defined goals, the right tools, phased implementation, and strong change management, transformation becomes a structured shift rather than a tech gamble.
Read More: Stop Digitizing Bad Processes: 8 Steps to Get Transformation Right
THROUGH CHAOS AND UNCERTAINTY: THE FULCRUM POINT METHOD™ IN ACTION
Complex environments don’t just need more effort — they need a precise leverage point. The Fulcrum Point Method™ helps leaders cut through noise, align stakeholders, and choose the one action that unlocks momentum, funding, and support. The challenges where the Fulcrum Point Method™ delivers the most impact are included in the article.
Read More: Through Chaos and Uncertainty: The Fulcrum Point Method™ in Action
CRITICAL THINKING: HOW TO ACHIEVE BETTER PROJECT RESULTS
In complex environments, leaders win by thinking clearly, not reacting quickly. Critical thinking within the Fulcrum Point Method™ blends analytical thinking, strong communication, open-mindedness, reflection, and solid research to cut through noise and assumptions.
Read More: Critical Thinking: How to Achieve Better Project Results
NEEDS ASSESSMENT: FROM IDENTIFYING GAPS TO BUILDING ACTIONABLE PLANS
Before any project gains momentum, leaders need a clear picture of what’s broken, what “better” looks like, and what to do first. A Needs Assessment does exactly that: it defines the current vs. desired state, surfaces gaps and root causes, and turns scattered input into a short, focused action brief.
By asking targeted questions, grounding insights in evidence, and mapping constraints, it reduces risk, avoids wasted spend, and sets initiatives up for measurable success.
Read More: Needs Assessment: From Identifying Gaps to Building Actionable Plans
TOP 5 SKILLS FOR PROJECT MANAGERS TO IMPROVE
Leading projects with many stakeholders isn’t just about plans and timelines — it’s about how you think, listen, and move inside the organization. Five skills make the difference: critical thinking to test assumptions, prioritization to protect what truly matters, active listening to capture real needs, political acumen to navigate power dynamics, and conflict resolution to keep tensions from derailing progress.
Read More: Top 5 Skills for Project Managers to Improve
CLIENTS’ EXPECTATIONS: HOW TO ENSURE THEY ARE MET
Delivering on time and on budget doesn’t matter if you miss what the client actually wanted. When goals are vague and communication is loose, you end up shipping “Y” while the client was expecting “X.” The fix starts before execution: a solid project charter, clear roles, and steady two-way communication.
Read More: Clients’ Expectations: How to Ensure They Are Met
RAILD LOG AS A PART OF THE FULCRUM POINT METHOD™
Complex environments are hard to navigate if you can’t see what’s really shaping them. The RAILD log is a practical tool within the Fulcrum Point Method™ that maps risks, assumptions, issues, limitations, and dependencies into one shared view.