A Safe Distance

When you're faced with a project challenge, it is natural to get up in the middle of the night and find yourself wondering, "where did I go wrong?" This article discusses how a sense of detachment can help project managers remain levelheaded when major issues arise. It begins by defining detachment, looks at how detachment can help during challenging times, and explains how detachment removes the pressure that the problem is something a project manager must fix alone. The article also examines how high stakes and money may make detachment difficult. It concludes by noting how project managers can arrive at better solutions for their projects.