Project Management Disrupters: How to Embrace Change

Good project management is key to success in many fields, guiding teams from start to finish on time and within budget. But, similar to other fields, technological advancements are significantly reshaping project management, shifting work cultures, and innovative leadership and execution strategies. These changes, often categorized as “disruptors,” are altering the landscape of project management, mandating that professionals integrate new technologies, methods, and philosophies into their practice.

Our clients in the heavy industrial sector are concerned about the changes happening in their industry.

Below is a comprehensive list of factors impacting capital project delivery, gathered from various industry professionals. While this brainstorming list isn’t exhaustive, we’d love for you to add your thoughts. Pathfinder aims to analyze these disruptors and concentrate on solutions for the top 15 in upcoming Panorama editions. 

 

 

An initial assessment of this list identified the following 15 disruptors as having the highest impact on our industry.

 

 

The next three Panorama editions will each feature five of these issues for your review. We will address items 1-5 in the Winter 2025 issue, items 6-10 in the Spring 2025 issue, and finally, items 11-15 in the Summer 2025 issue. Stay tuned for advice on managing these challenges in our industry. We encourage you to share any significant disruptor not already mentioned above by contacting: info@pathfinderinc.com.