Stop Hoping — Start Planning. Fix Projects Fast. 

In this episode of the DesignRush Podcast, world-renowned trainer and LinkedIn Learning author Chris Croft shares the surprisingly simple tools that rescue failing projects and why most teams don’t use them. 

From chaotic timelines to overworked teams, Chris breaks down why Gantt charts (yes, even in Excel) remain the most powerful tool for regaining control — even more than Agile in many cases. 

Whether you lead projects, run an agency, or just want to deliver better — this episode gives you the clarity to do it right. 

What You’ll Learn: 

✅ Why most project failures start with missing plans 
📊 How to rebuild momentum using a simple Gantt chart 
🧠 The mindset shift that gets team buy-in and ownership 
💡 Why structure beats speed in creative and agency work 
🤖 When to use AI in project planning — and when not to 

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