Are We Stuck in the Past? Why Project Management Needs a Reset with Jasmine O’Reilly

Are We Still Managing Projects Like It’s 1999? 

Project management methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, and PRINCE2 have shaped the way we work for decades. But as business evolves at lightning speed, we have to ask: Are these rigid approaches holding us back? 

In this episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I am joined by Jasmine O’Reilly, founder of The Outlier Group, to explore whether project management has stalled in innovation—and what we need to do to break free. 

Is the Industry Resistant to Change? 

Jasmine brings up an incredible analogy: If we’ve moved from clunky Nokia phones to sleek smartphones that update yearly, why hasn’t project management evolved at the same pace? 

Many organizations are clinging to outdated methods, treating them as the ultimate guide rather than a flexible foundation for success. But when rigid processes take priority over business outcomes, we risk missing real opportunities for innovation. 

The Key to Modern Project Success? Balance. 

Rather than choosing between strict methodologies or total flexibility, Jasmine and I discuss how the best project leaders strike a balance between the two. 

✔️ Stop obsessing over process perfection. 
✔️ Prioritize people over tools. 
✔️ Embrace adaptability without sacrificing structure. 

If you’ve ever struggled with getting leadership buy-in, managing project resistance, or wondering if traditional methods still make sense, this episode will give you actionable insights on how to drive true IMPACT. 

👉 Press play above to learn how to modernize your approach and drive meaningful IMPACT.

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