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ANR #194: What Is a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy?

A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy is a company’s plan to contribute positively to society while aligning with its business goals. It’s no longer about isolated philanthropic acts or PR-friendly donations—CSR has evolved into a core component of modern business strategy. A solid CSR strategy defines how a business operates responsibly in relation to its [...]

ANR #193: What is the Project Economy and Why Does It Matter Today?

In a world where the speed of change exceeds our capacity to adapt, the organizations that thrive are those that can successfully execute their ideas through projects. This is where the concept of the Project Economy emerges—a new way of structuring work that is redefining the modern economy. The Project Economy is not just a [...]

ANR #192: How AI Is Reshaping Business and Strategy Execution

Artificial intelligence in business is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s today's competitive edge. Across industries, AI is transforming how companies operate, make decisions, and execute strategy. Yet while headlines focus on breakthroughs in generative AI and automation, the real story is unfolding inside boardrooms and transformation offices. AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a new [...]

ANR #191: Digital Transformation: Where Most Companies Fail

Digital transformation consulting: uncover why 70% of initiatives fail and learn five proven principles to turn tech investments into lasting business value. “We had the technology. What we didn’t have was traction.” This is how the CIO of a European industrial firm described their failed digital transformation when we spoke last year. The company invested [...]

ANR #190: How to Work Smarter with Transformation Consultants

Discover Smarter Ways to Work with Business Transformation Consulting — And Actually Move the Needle “We hired consultants—but nothing really changed.” That’s what a COO told me recently. Their company invested seven figures in a top-tier consultancy for a business transformation. The decks were sharp. The roadmap clear. Yet, after a year, the needle hadn’t [...]

ANR #189: The Much-Needed Evolution of Project Management Consultancies

The Much-Needed Evolution of Project Management Consultancy When I launched Projects & Company, it was not just a business decision—it was a response to a problem I saw over and over again in boardrooms, project steering committees, and transformation offices: Too many project management consultancies deliver plans, not outcomes. They bring frameworks, not forward motion. [...]

ANR #188: Best Practices in Corporate Governance for Transformations

Best Practices in Corporate Governance for Transformations “We were growing fast—but we were flying blind.” That’s how the former CFO of a global logistics company described the months leading up to their failed digital transformation. The initiative—meant to streamline operations and cut costs—ultimately ran 18 months behind schedule and $30 million over budget. Why? As [...]

ANR #187: Improving Corporate Culture – Strategies for a Thriving

This article explores practical, research-backed strategies that companies are using today for Improving Corporate Culture. "Why are we still losing our best people?" That was the question a frustrated CEO posed during a leadership offsite. The company, a mid-sized tech firm with strong market traction and competitive salaries, had just seen its third top performer [...]

ANR #186: Entering New Markets with a Project-Centric Approach

Entering New Markets has traditionally been seen as a high-risk, high-investment endeavor, requiring long-term planning, infrastructure development, and extensive hiring. However, in today’s fast-moving economy, organizations can take a project-centric approach to market entry—leveraging agility, experimentation, and rapid execution to scale faster, reduce risk, and maximize impact. Unlike traditional expansion models that rely on fixed [...]

ANR #183: Creative Leadership in Project Management: Driving Innovation and Results

Creative Leadership in Project Management: In a world where projects drive business transformation, traditional leadership styles are no longer enough. Organizations that rely solely on processes, efficiency, and execution risk missing out on the game-changing ideas that fuel competitive advantage and long-term success. Enter creative leadership—a mindset that goes beyond managing tasks to inspiring teams, [...]

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