Every project holds the potential for success, progress, and—above all—a wide spectrum of valuable experiences. Of course, these are not always positive moments, but no matter how frustrating they may initially seem, each one offers opportunities for learning and growth.
Even the most demanding hurdles can enrich our treasure chest of know-how and best practices.
Inspired by our credo “vero” and based on real events, we will share selected stories from everyday project management on this platform. With these short tales, we aim to inspire, teach, encourage, and also amuse just a little.
Please enjoy our verotainment!
Again: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Distress
We wish you a merry… and so on.
The Christmas season may mean peace and contemplation to some, but this project falls victim to its infernal recklessness. It’s strange: every year, it seems that it’s not until the beginning of December that we realize everything that should have been done in the last eleven months…
Deus Ex Libro
When he is nearly overwhelmed by homework, Cosmo discovers a mysterious and extremely helpful book spirit. At first, it makes his life easier, but it also seems to have ulterior motives. The more this spirit demands, the clearer it becomes: magic that can do anything always comes at a price…
Routine versus Innovation – A Project’s Custody Battle
Caught between two sides: routine and innovation battle for influence in family court. Both sides present convincing arguments, but their joint project child is undecided and anxiously awaits the verdict…
Crisis in the Office
The office: a place of calm—until someone like Dietrich comes along and throws the peaceful project into chaos. The deadline has been moved up, and the time pressure is fueling conflicts. What now?
Trust as a Resource
Trust is the invisible engine powering every project. But when it’s missing, even great planning quickly starts to wobble. Transparency, a positive conflict culture, and genuine leadership prove to be valuable tools — in fact, they are indispensable.
Project Dreams Within Dreams:
Of Contracts and Reality
It all starts with a contract.
But what happens next?
How do you oppose obstructive reality? How do you shake off the sleep when your soothing vision turns into a stupefying nightmare?
Through the Liquid Looking Glass
Chaos in the Cards: Part 3
Alys has almost made it: there is only one last detour to take before she can leave Wonderland and return to her own reality. There is just one final realization she must take with her…
Crimson Decay
Chaos in the Cards: Part 2
Alys bravely enters the maze to find the Red Regent and strip her of her rule over the decaying Wonderland. Amidst fog, stagnation and puzzling advice, she begins to sort out the seemingly impossible and realises how her own fate is linked to the transformation of the garden…
No Time, No Plan — Just Wonderland
Chaos in the Cards: Part 1
Surrender to chaos and follow the rabbit into obscure, turbulent depths. Who knows—with the right tools, there may be a way leading out of this decaying mess…
The Project Manager’s Guide to the Galaxy of Uncertainty
When suddenly no one knows what’s happening anymore, that’s when the real adventure begins! This handy guide shows you how not to despair in the face of chaos, but instead thrive on it…
Breaking Mad
The whole team is boiling with anger and frustration, people are flying off the handle, and suddenly two project partners realize that control is more complicated than they thought. Amidst the heat, pressure, and silence, the two make a decision that could potentially change everything…
Case File D: The Power of Documentation
A project is under investigation—chaos erupts, tensions escalate, and accountability is nowhere to be found. Yet, the project manager isn’t out of moves just yet and reveals a crucial piece of evidence…
Backlog Diagnosed
The dream of efficiency turns into pure chaos. Who can bring light into this darkness? Who is going to take the lead?
ERPocalypse
What is the better leadership style? A bitter battle between
structure and freedom.
The Deadline Tragedy
Every great project begins with optimism – but what happens when “the perfect plan” turns out to be a ticking time bomb?