From my earliest PhD research into the ‘Cost-Trust Relationship’ at construction sites, to observing broader societal shifts, it’s evident: Trust is not just a social nicety—it’s an economic imperative. This article examines the decline of trust in our society, its direct impact on project costs, and how personal actions can foster a more trustworthy environment.
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The stories we tell do more than narrate our experiences; they shape our perception, actions, and the outcomes we achieve. The art of storytelling is a critical tool in the project management arsenal, one that has the power to transform challenges into opportunities and aspirations into achievements.
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Who are we but stories woven into the fabric of reality? Our identities, a tapestry of tales told by the body to navigate the maze of society, survival, and self. From the social scripts we share to the subconscious sagas our brains script for survival, every moment is a narrative in motion. Dive into the profound dialogue between psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology as we unravel the ‘story your body tells’—a chronicle not of mere existence, but of thriving in a world wired by stories.
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The first privately operated spacecraft to land on the moon raises fundamental questions about the concept of ownership. It is time to engage in a deeper more meaningful dialogue about what it means to “own” part of a universe that we share with an untold number of beings and entities.
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We humans are having such an impact on our planet, that an inter-disciplinary research group is proposing to name our current geological period the “Anthropocene”. This post looks at why that is, the challenges it creates for humanity, and some of the questions it raises about the historical events and ideas that have brought us to this point.
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