Taking The Helm
A PROJECT MANAGER’S GUIDE TO NAVIGATING INHERITED PROJECTS
Stepping into a project midstream can feel like steering a ship through a storm-unclear direction, hidden risks, and a team unsure of what comes next. Taking the Helm is your guide to mastering that moment.
Designed for project managers, team leads, and change agents, this book offers a clear and practical roadmap for assessing inherited projects, building trust, and regaining momentum. Through real-world case studies and proven tools, you’ll learn how to navigate uncertainty, re-engage stakeholders, and lead with confidence.
Whether you’re facing a derailed timeline, a fractured team, or unclear objectives, Taking the Helm will help you chart a new course-with clarity, purpose, and measurable results.
RED CLAY AND RHYTHM
Where gospel meets blues, a family’s journey sparks a city’s sound.
Red Clay and Rhythm follows the Hibbler family—George, Willie Mae, and their four gifted sons—as they trade the red clay roads of South Carolina for the bright, uncertain promise of Chicago. Rooted in gospel tradition but driven by musical ambition, the brothers—Tony, Greg, James (“Lil Jam”), and Curtis (“CT”)—blend church hymns into a new, electrifying sound. Their talent brings admiration… and criticism.
In Sumter, their music disrupts tradition. In Chicago, it threatens the status quo.
Drawn into the underground world of juke joints and smoky lounges, CT captivates crowds with his voice and stage presence while Greg composes the melodies that define their sound. But fame comes at a price. Rivalries ignite. Temptations rise. A powerful club owner manipulates their opportunities, pushing CT toward decisions that fracture the family’s unity.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Proven strategies for assessing, stabilizing, and accelerating inherited projects.
- AI-powered insights to help you work smarter, not harder, in today’s tech-driven landscape.
- Real-world case studies and vignettes that show these strategies in action.
- Reflection questions and exercises designed to help you apply what you learn immediately.
- A blueprint for measurable success—from quick wins to long-term value delivery.