Writing by Brett Harned

The human side of work

Ideas, stories, and practical advice on project leadership, collaboration, and the messy, wonderful business of working with people.

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The Human Side of Work

Mental exercises

I write—a lot. I’m cranking out content for this site, Same Page, and a couple of clients. Different projects, platforms, audiences, styles,

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Fix your process fast

A 6-week sprint to streamline your projects and calm the chaos—without hiring a full-time ops lead. Now booking June starts I

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Fractional PM leadership for creative teams

Bring on a calm, strategic operator—without the full-time overhead. ⚡ Availability now open for short-term and fractional engagements Get senior-level project

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weight loss

No shirt, no problem.

I’m lying in my backyard by the pool with my shirt off (totally normal behavior), thinking about how it took a lifetime to

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AI

Get off my lawn, AI

I can’t deny that I’m hesitant about—possibly even annoyed by—AI. I’m unsure if that’s because I’m aging

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High Five!

The High Five!Join Brett Harned and Greg Storey from Same Team Partners for a quick weekly check-in, where they check-in, discuss

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I write about project leadership, working with people, and what happens when the plan meets real life.