23. International Project Management Day-Innovation is Not Conformity

Send us Fan MailIn this special International Project Management Day 2025 episode, host Brittany Wilkins dives into the theme “The Power Trio: Project, Leadership, and Agile” — revealing why innovation is never born from conformity.Standing at her microwave one ordinary day, Brittany had a thought that sparked this entire conversation: “Innovation is not conformity.” In this episode, she explores what that means for today’s project professionals and how true innovation happens when we lead with courage, disrupt with purpose, and adapt with agility.You’ll discover:Why conformity preserves the past while innovation builds the futureHow great project leaders challenge norms instead of maintaining themThe role of agile thinking in expanding creativity and adaptabilityThree simple calls to action every project manager can apply todayWhether you’re managing your first project or leading complex transformations, this episode will challenge your mindset — reminding you that project management isn’t just about structure, it’s about shaping transformation.🎙️ Because the future doesn’t belong to those who conform. It belongs to those who innovate.If you are ready to strengthen the skills that separate project managers from project leaders, explore the Power Skills Accelerator, a course designed to help professionals master the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex project environments.Enroll in the Power Skills Acceleratorhttps://www.developpowerskills.com/sales-pageIf you want to assess where execution may be breaking down in your current projects, take the Execution Intelligence Diagnostic to identify gaps across leadership, decision making, and team alignment.Start the diagnostichttps://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com/Join the waitlist for Brittany Wilkins’ upcoming book, Execution Intelligence, focused on the mindset, systems, and discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results.Join the book waitlisthttps://makowayconsulting.scoreapp.comTo learn more about how organizations eliminate execution friction and turn strategy into measurable results, visit Makoway Consulting.https://www.makowayconsulting.com Support the showEvery Organization Pays An Execution Tax. Discover Yours:https://executionintelligence.scoreapp.com