So many projects depend on IT and business alignment, and so many fail because that alignment is often like a Platonic ideal unrealizable in the real world. The question is:
why projects fail,
who’s to blame,
and how to fix the problem.
Why projects fail? Read More »
I am part of the generation that has been told from birth that “as long as you have your college
The Blessed Curse of Opportunity Read More »
Many wise people will advise: Slow down to speed up Pausing to be creative Take a break to stay energized
T-Time for Success Read More »
Most of us associate being compassionate, nonjudgmental, and allowing the other to be and do as they please — as laying the foundation to “being taken advantage of”. It’s very natural to assume this. But, I’m suggesting, to allow the steam roller to be the steam roller – doesn’t mean to place oneself in its path.
Avoiding Monsters: Sucker Proofing Your Relationships Read More »
Did you know Project Management is having a birthday? Well, sort of a birthday. It was 100 years ago, in
A Century of Scientific Management Read More »
What will be the next big trend that drives the economy? History tells us it will be something. From Tulipmania
Project Managers and the Next Big Thing Read More »
We’ve heard saying like “It’s not what you say, but how you say it”; “Actions speak louder than words”; “It’s not what you way, but how you feel when you say it.” After an incident this past week, I totally agree with all of those statements more than ever. Why?
It’s not what you say (Part II) Read More »
What are some of the main causes behind estimating errors? And what specific steps can project managers can take to increase the accuracy of estimations?
What are some of the main causes behind estimating errors? Read More »
A lot goes on around me as I’m working on any project and I’ve learned is to pay attention to
Watch Out of the Corner of Your Ear Read More »
If you are managing a project to deliver a new product or service, you’ll be making lots of decisions. If
It’s Never Been Easier To Stay Close To Your Customers Read More »
Nope. There’s just no way around it. You are going to have to work with people. Even if you are
Stakeholder Management Tools Read More »