When I was a software developer I had many instances where I had to “revise” someone else’s code. I hated that! Figuring out what functions they were really trying to handle in each piece of the code was laborious and mind numbing. Starting from scratch where you plan your coding strategy – that’s where the real creativity came in. And I feel strongly – that same way – about project management engagements for my clients. Owning a project – creating it from the ground up – is where one can truly shine. On the flip side, if you fail you have no one to blame it on! But that’s a discussion for another article...