Seeking vs Finding: A Project Management Perspective
In project management, seeking looks like being overly obsessed with predefined goals: scope, deadlines, KPIs, or a fixed solution. While goals are essential, excessive fixation can narrow a project manager’s vision. When a PM is only seeking success as defined by the plan, they may overlook early warning signs, better alternatives, or valuable team insights. Just as Siddhartha says, the seeker “only sees the thing he is seeking.” (Ref - Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse) In projects, this translates to: - Ignoring risks that don’t fit the original plan - Dismissing feedback that challenges assumptions - Forcing solutions instead of understanding problems When a project manager stops obsessing over how success must look, they begin to: - Identify root causes instead of symptoms - Recognize emerging risks early - Adapt scope or approach to deliver real value Key Lesson for Project Managers >> Seeking = rigid pursuit of a predefined outcome >> Finding = awareness, adapta...