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The world needs 30 million more project professionals.
Yes, you read that right. According to PMI’s latest Talent Gap report, demand for skilled project leaders is accelerating fast and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
That’s a lot of people. And if your team is already feeling overwhelmed by deadlines, shifting priorities, or just way too many spreadsheets… this is your sign. We’ve reached the midpoint of 2025, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: momentum is not strategy.
From quantum computing to project certification debates and the danger of doing too much too fast, this Streamline edition dives into the top topics of this summer.
Here's what caught our attention:
The Year of Quantum Is Here. Now What?
2025 marks the transition for quantum computing. But here’s the catch: Investment is surging and breakthroughs are multiplying. The United Nations has designated 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, celebrating 100 years since the initial development of quantum mechanics. In this article, McKinsey Digital research confirms that QT is gaining widespread traction worldwide.
Google vs. PMP: The Skills That Matter
Google prioritizes soft skills and the PMP focuses on formal rigor, which is the best approach to win in project management? The answer might surprise you. Elizabeth Harrin FAPM CHA unpacks why organizations need both mindset agility and discipline, especially when managing diverse portfolios or navigating transformation programs.
Beware of the "Action Trap"
If you're entering a new leadership position, it's almost impossible to stop yourself from making big changes, but constant activity is not real progress. This article explains why leaders often fall into the "do something now" trap, and how reframing urgency can result to smarter outcomes. Remember that clarity is always better than speed.
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6 Key Benefits of Implementing a Project Portfolio Management Solution
We break down the 6 reasons why companies are turning to Project Portfolio Management to get things under control. From simplifying planning to making better use of resources, This e-book highlights it all.
Change Will Cause Conflict (And That’s the Whole Point)
You can’t build transformation without tension. Successful strategies create new winners, which means legacy thinking must lose. Greg Satell unpacks how to design strategies that embrace conflict as a growth engine. If your change plan feels comfortable, you’re probably not changing much.
Why the Fear of Standing Out (FOSO) in Business is like a Zebra
Ever held back a good idea because it felt “too different”? Welcome to the Zebra Paradox. This perspective explores how teams often self-censor for the sake of blending in and what leaders can do to foster creative dissent, as well as understand the pros/cons of blending in or standing out.
Why Short-Term Goals Can Hurt High-Tech Teams
We want to deliver as fast as possible, especially if the market is changing quickly. But in the race to deliver quick wins, high-tech teams risk missing long-term impact. This article shows how goal-setting can trap teams in a cycle of superficial success, stifling innovation in the process. And why we must think what “progress” really looks like for your product team.
The Project Timeline Tool That Actually Works
Last but not least, the tools you use shape the results you get. Whether you’re managing agile squads, hybrid portfolios, or traditional PMO workflows, finding the right project timeline software is critical. Our guide walks you through key decision points for making the right tech choice. If your timeline tool isn’t serving your team, it’s time to trade up.
So let's hope that your KPIs this coming summer look a little more like this:
- Strategic Insight: +48%
- Fear of Standing Out: -12%
- Action Traps Dodged: 3/5
That's it for this edition of Streamline, and of course we can't leave you without the quote of the month that might be a little relevant with what's going on in the world.
Uncertainty is going to be the norm. … Stay the course and remember that muscle memory.”— Janet Truncale, CEO, EY
Until next time!
