August 16, 2025

"10 Rules for Impossible Projects: Surprising – But True – Advice on How to Successfully Deliver Difficult and Complex Projects" by Marcin Dąbrowski

7 minutes

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In this episode, we delve into "10 Rules for Impossible Projects" by Marcin Dabrowski, a bold and experience-driven guide for navigating high-stakes, complex IT project management scenarios. Drawing from real-world challenges, Dabrowski presents unconventional yet practical strategies for managing projects plagued by unrealistic deadlines, scope creep, budget constraints, and strained client relationships—challenges where traditional frameworks like Agile or PMI often fall short.

The book encourages project managers to rethink success by focusing on financial sustainability, clear stakeholder communication, and contractual awareness from the outset. Key lessons include the value of documenting project history, managing internal and external information flow, building trust-based client relationships, and applying pressure strategically to keep momentum.

This episode is essential listening for tech leaders, IT consultants, project managers, and anyone responsible for delivering under high uncertainty. Learn how to lead when the rules no longer apply—and how to win on your own terms.

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