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Can You Spot the Silent Project Killers?

Can You Spot the Silent Project Killers?

Update: 2025-11-06

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Some project threats work quietly behind the scenes, slowly eroding trust and alignment. This episode uncovers how avoidance, ambiguity, and passive resistance can derail progress, why they often go unnoticed, and how project managers can identify and address them before they take hold.

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Can You Spot the Silent Project Killers?

Can You Spot the Silent Project Killers?

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