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Fastest • Shortest • Quickest: Why GIS Can’t Always Follow This Trend

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These days, everything around us is built for speed. We want the fastest route, the shortest answer, and the quickest results, whether it’s food delivery, a YouTube tutorial, or even career growth. But there’s one area where shortcuts can be costly i.e. Project Management. Rushed requirements create confusion. Compressed development affects quality. Skipping testing leads to production surprises. Fast decisions without clarity make execution slower. And this “quick results” mindset has now entered the GIS & geospatial world too. Today, location is in fashion: - Every business wants maps in their dashboards - Every decision wants spatial insights Every organization wants GIS "up and running" quickly, wants GeoAI, and real-time data etc. etc.… instantly. But here’s the reality: - You can’t clean messy data at lightning speed - You can’t design an enterprise GIS architecture overnight - You can’t implement Utility Network with shortcuts - You can’t build accurate base maps w...

Project Management as a Way of Life - Reflections on International Project Management Day

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Every year, the first Thursday of November is celebrated as International Project Management Day, a moment to honor those who plan, lead, and deliver projects that shape our world.  But project management is not limited to the workplace. It is a mindset that can guide us in every part of life, helping us live with focus, balance, and clarity. Life as a Series of Projects Our daily lives are full of small and big projects. Planning a trip, managing finances, organizing a family function, or setting health goals all require structure and discipline. When we think like project managers, we bring order to everyday activities and turn intentions into achievements. Planning Brings Purpose A good project begins with a clear plan. The same applies to life. When we plan our week or day, we prioritize what truly matters. Instead of reacting to situations, we respond with purpose. Start each morning with three key goals and let them guide your actions. Managing Time and Energy In professional...