Surviving the 9 to 5
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Stealth Agile for Global PMO Governance
Managing a global data governance PMO requires shifting from perfection to prioritization by focusing on risks that could significantly impact the organization rather than trying to fix every minor…
Stop Checking Boxes and Start Managing Risk
A risk-based management approach is a proactive strategy that prioritizes an organization's resources and actions according to the likelihood and potential impact of specific threats. Instead of…
Shift from task logging to risk leading
This audio episode outlines a comprehensive strategy for transitioning from passive project tracking to proactive risk leadership. The following highlights detail the structural, operational, and…
Stop Treating Project Risks Like Tasks
a weekly workflow for the PMO to scan risks and curate meeting agendas.
Stop tracking tasks in your risk register
The sources outline a practical system for managing projects by shifting focus from just finishing tasks to actively staying ahead of potential problems. Here is a breakdown in everyday language:A…
Prioritize business risks with a register
A risk register is a dynamic, centralized information repository used to document an organization's risks and the responses taken to manage them. It functions as a living tool that captures the…
Decentralized Security Ownership or Compliance Theater
This episode discusses the merits of a centralized command structure versus a decentralized regional model.- Focuses on accountability, speed, and overall security outcomes.- Argues from the…
Decentralizing Governance Strategy
This episode focuses on how to frame the transition to regional ownership as an operational upgrade.- Provides a script for a PMO leader to present this shift to regional teams.- Includes a short…
Policing to Partnership
<video episode>a strategic pivot for FY26 aimed at transitioning from an HQ-driven governance model to one of Regional Ownership and Operational Empowerment.
From Project Babysitter to Air Traffic Controller
a strategic transition for FY26 from an HQ-driven governance model to one of Regional Ownership, designed to empower local leads and increase operational efficiency.
The Hermit’s Manifesto
a video summary of March 2026, a beautiful, slightly unhinged blend of "The world is a rigged cage" and "Look at this tiny kitten tail"
Surviving burnout with keyboards and clover
a full 'March Digest'
Mechanical keyboards and the quiet rebellion
a late-night radio show style audio overview for 'the jaded but hopeful', contrasting the individual's deep frustration with the 'rigged rat race' and the 'job exploitation' with the soothing,…
Evolution From Globetrotter to Hermit
a former traveler’s transition into a reclusive, "hermit-like" lifestyle following the global pandemic.
The Contractor Survival Playbook
Navigating a toxic workplace as a contractor requires a fundamental shift in mindset because you have way less skin in the game than permanent employees. Instead of trying to be a "savior" for a team…
The Psychology of Thock Chasers
For "thock chasers," mechanical keyboards have shifted from being simple productivity tools to a curated sensory experience where the primary focus is on the "vibe" rather than utility. This hobby is…
The Haken Shield
In the context of the modern Japanese corporate environment, choosing a haken (dispatch) role over a seishain (permanent) position can be a strategic "survival move" to protect one's mental health…
Choosing demotion to survive corporate Japan
This audio episode advocates for temporary dispatch work (haken) as a superior alternative to permanent employment (seishain) within the high-pressure environment of Japanese corporate culture. By…
Ending the corporate zombie doc cycle
This audio episode describes a workplace stuck in a "prehistoric" manual grind that is causing a severe human crisis. Here is the quick breakdown:Operational Stagnation: Even though it’s 2026, the…
How to stop efficiency meeting drag
an evolving strategy to resolve corporate irony, where excessive meetings intended to improve productivity actually create efficiency drag. Through a series of conversational coaching prompts, the…
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Surviving the 9 to 5 has published 111 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
Surviving the 9 to 5 is currently sporadic with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 14m.
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