Archive - ask me one question

One unfair grade.

Let’s call your line manager Bob and your line manager Stella.

Feb 24 • Marco Ferra

And what's the problem precisely?

Feb 17 • Marco Ferra

Solving a project management test scenario.

To get an offer.

Feb 10 • Marco Ferra

Start the conversation.

If I can add something useful, make all your communications by design (you are active) rather than by circumstance or chance (you are passive).

Feb 3 • Marco Ferra

January 2026

Share a situation where it was challenging for you.

And what you learned from it?

Jan 27 • Marco Ferra

3 good skills for project managers to have.

Difficult to answer.

Jan 20 • Marco Ferra

Your worldview. No one cares.

And how to approach it.

Jan 13 • Marco Ferra

Directly and by influence.

Managing with direct authority is usually a stronger asset than managing by influence for 2 reasons: a) when you have direct reports it means that you…

Jan 6 • Marco Ferra

December 2025

You don't need to meet all the requirements.

On applying for roles where you are not sure if you meet all requirements: let the hiring manager decide whether you are a good fit or not.

Dec 16, 2025 • Marco Ferra

I have an itch.

Our gut feeling is usually right: if you feel that your current work is exhausted (in terms of challenges/responsibilities) and that your contribution…

Dec 9, 2025 • Marco Ferra

Using opportunities to practice.

Using failures to learn.

Dec 2, 2025 • Marco Ferra

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