Ok, we have performed a number of interviews and town hall meetings at all levels of the company, evaluated the company culture, and elected to develop a PLC. Now we need to define our implementation and get the job done.
Implementation: Based on the feedback (more…)
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egaeta at 4 Jul 2008 under Uncategorized, Leadership, Planning, scheduling and budgeting, Implementing project management
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The last two companies I have worked at were both experiencing significant challenges with bring products to market in a timely and predictable fashion and something had to be done or the companies would not survive. There are many similarities between the companies and in the end the corrective action selected was to Develop and implement a Product Life Cycle (PLC).
Why a PLC: (more…)
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egaeta at 3 Jul 2008 under Leadership, Planning, scheduling and budgeting, Implementing project management
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The first thing I see when I open my toolbox is the inside of the lid, so here’s where I post reminders of the things that will have the most overall effect on my work – my project management principles and mantra. The project management principles define how my values are implemented on the job. I know that, consciously or unconsciously, they are the underpinnings of all the decisions I make.
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Ainsley Nies at 24 Jun 2008 under Leadership
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He decides to set up an “action learning” session to solve schedule issues. By focusing on the solution rather than problems, he moved the group into thinking differently in an ageless way. The goal was to appreciate what was working with scheduling and how to make it easier and easier. All members of his team agreed with that goal for different reasons that would benefit them. (more…)
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Editor at 19 Jun 2008 under Leadership, Conflict & issue management, Communications
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Called the “Digital divide” when referring to countries, it can be even worse in projects. Today let’s explore how to build some bridges across troubled waters and the best ways to improve not increase communication. Tomorrow, we will talk more about individual communication issues as we age in our roles.
You cannot really achieve desired results without questioning , testing, and improving the current rules of Communication . Do you know what they are? (more…)
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Editor at 18 Jun 2008 under Leadership, Team-building, Communications, Implementing project management
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This week we will assist Herman the wonder PM adapt to different age groups on his project. Note: Individuals may fit into these groups for non-age related reasons, but let’s visit the research that characterizes them this way.
Is your project Leadership or influence style REALLY multigenerational?
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Editor at 16 Jun 2008 under Leadership, Team-building, Conflict & issue management
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Recently my manager asked me if I wanted to attend a software conference in Orlando. Although it was all very last minute I was glad to take him up on it. When I asked if there was anything particular I should watch out for he said “learn all you can about Agile, we may be doing it soon”. I was also asked to prepare a presentation on the topic.
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tdelora at 10 Jun 2008 under Leadership, Planning, scheduling and budgeting, Implementing project management
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