Seeing What Other's Don't

Posted by GeoffR on May. 20, 2026  /  What Is Sylvie Reading  /   0

Seeing What Others Don’t by Dr. Gary Klein examines how insight actually occurs and challenges the idea that breakthroughs are sudden flashes of genius or creativity.

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PD Pick: Project Management Life – A Community for PMs Who Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive

Posted by PD Lead on May. 18, 2026  /  PD Picks  /   0

Project management is rewarding — but let’s be honest, it can also be exhausting. Between shifting priorities, stakeholder expectations, and the constant pressure to deliver, it’s easy for PMs to put their own well-being last.

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PD Pick: The Art of Stakeholder Storytelling – Influence Through Narrative

Posted by PD Lead on May. 11, 2026  /  PD Picks  /   0

Data informs, but stories inspire. For project managers, storytelling is a strategic tool — one that helps align stakeholders, clarify purpose, and build momentum.

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PD Pick: Coaching Skills for PMs – Lead Through Questions, Not Directives

Posted by PD Lead on May. 4, 2026  /  PD Picks  /   0

In hybrid and fast-moving environments, teams don’t need more direction — they need more coaching.

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PD Pick: Conflict Resolution for Project Managers – Turning Tension into Trust

Posted by PD Lead on Apr. 27, 2026  /  PD Picks  /   0

Conflict is inevitable in project work — but with the right tools, it becomes a catalyst for clarity, creativity, and stronger relationships.

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Welcome to our April 2026 PMI-DHC Member Spotlight

Posted by PD Lead on Apr. 13, 2026  /  PD Picks  /   0

Each month, we profile a member of the PMI–Durham Highlands community as part of our commitment to showcasing the diversity within our chapter. To volunteer or nominate someone for a future feature, please contact [email protected].

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The Certainty Illusion: What you don't know and why it matters

Posted by GeoffR on Mar. 16, 2026  /  What Is Sylvie Reading  /   0

Timothy Caulfield’s The Certainty Illusion explores why misinformation thrives in today’s chaotic information landscape and how our deep desire for clear, confident answers often makes us more vulnerable to being misled.

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The Storyteller’s Advantage

Posted by GeoffR on Feb. 16, 2026  /  What Is Sylvie Reading  /   0

The Storyteller’s Advantage is a practical and compelling guide that highlights why storytelling has become an essential skill for modern leaders.

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When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life

Posted by GeoffR on Jan. 16, 2026  /  What Is Sylvie Reading  /   0

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life is a compelling exploration of how what philosophers and game theorists call “common knowledge”— shapes human behavior and social coordination.

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