by Rick Barron | Feb 9, 2026 | Project Management Stories, Stories
I was brought into the program after early onboarding work had already happened with central resources and the contract manufacturer. No rewind button. No ability to go redo the initial visits. My role was to serve as the cross-functional liaison between the internal...
by Rick Barron | Feb 2, 2026 | Project Management Stories, Stories
While I was working as a RelMap Consultant at Prospiant, one of my tasks tied to improving on-time delivery was to help implement stage gates. They already had an initial proposal for what the gates should be. The issue wasn’t agreement. The issue was traction:...
by Rick Barron | Jan 26, 2026 | Project Management Stories, Stories
Until you’re two weeks from start-up and someone asks a question that lands like a weight: “Do we actually have packaging we can print and ship?” Because artwork doesn’t move like a task. It moves like a chain: Briefs → Specs → Copy → Regulatory items → Proofs →...
by Rick Barron | Jan 18, 2026 | Project Management Stories, Stories
A real-world fix inside a time-sensitive FDA submission. Outcomes A team of 9 SMEs onboarded into the company’s systems and able to begin review work Repeatable onboarding template + checklist created to reduce confusion and rework Daily status updates + clear...
by Rick Barron | Jan 11, 2026 | Project Management Stories, Stories
A real-world fix during a contract manufacturer onboarding. Outcomes Standard SKU description template created (U.S. → U.S. + UK) Weights & dimensions consolidated into one reliable foundation NetSuite product attributes updated with confidence (faster handoffs,...
by Rick Barron | Jan 2, 2026 | Project Management Stories, Stories
Growth exposes weak structure. Calm leadership builds...