Issue: Current challenges

The elusive success of projects and humanity’s struggle with global issues point to the role of human nature and cognition in these challenges. Insights from neuroscience and psychology, including theories from Damasio, Barrett, Kahneman, Seth, and McGilchrist, provide new perspectives on decision-making and team dynamics. A significant observation is McGilchrist’s idea of the Western world’s left-hemisphere dominance possibly leading to an overemphasis on control in project management. Integrating these insights could enhance project outcomes and our collective response to global issues, necessitating a shift championed by project leaders, educators, and researchers.