The problem with process: Why your projects and PMOs are failing before they ever get off the ground
If I read one more PMO article or book that tells me to focus my energy on process first if I want my PMO to be successful, I’m going to be sick. Process is NOT the answer (well, at least it’s not the first answer)! I’ve seen many PMO leaders spend a year or more […]
It’s Time to Redefine Project Management, and its Value Proposition
Author: Mike Hannan, CEO Fortezza Consulting Perhaps no field as important to humankind as project management has experienced less innovation. In fact, I challenge you to name five PM breakthroughs in the last 100 years. Go ahead, take your time…
Lesson in stakeholder management from Mr. Rogers
I was listening to two of my friends on a podcast and there were so many stories and lessons in there that I just had to share with you.
5 Secrets to Effective Decision Making
Author: Karin Hurt, Founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, LLC “Jane,” a senior exec working to build leadership throughout her team, looked up from her salad and confided. “Karin, the truth is I have so many things going on in any given day, I may not remember the exact decision I made if it was […]
The Project Doesn’t Start At Charter
When asked, many project managers will say that the beginning of the project is when the charter is written. Historically, this is the case, from their perspective. But that’s why we have so many disconnects between our leadership that is devising these great strategies and the project delivery processes.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR: Best Practices are a Destination, not a Start-Point
Author: Douglas Brown, Author, “Let It Simmer: Making Project, Portfolio and Program Management Practices Stick in a Skeptical Organization” www.simmer-system.com Why are so many organizations having such a hard time implementing practices that at bottom are not much more than simple common sense? The image accompanying this post is that of Sisyphus, who must endlessly carry […]
When good projects go bad
What? Some projects don’t go well? No way!! 🙂 OK, so clearly they do. Not ours, of course, but other people’s projects sometimes don’t work out as intended. I know it’s natural human behavior to not want to be at fault or have a project not doing so well, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, […]
People are not resistant to change
No, seriously, they aren’t. Don’t believe me? Know anyone that has gotten married, had kids, changed jobs, tried a new hairstyle, remodeled their kitchen, bought new clothes, read a new book, taken a class, rearranged their furniture in their house, or any of millions of other large or small changes? How many of those have […]
How to Train Your Sponsor
The number one factor in determining success or failure of your change initiative is…sponsor engagement. Thought it was communication, didn’t you? If you read my last blog post, that’s even what I said. Well, yes…the right communication matters A LOT, but don’t forget that all of the communication in the world could fall on deaf […]
Perfection is the Enemy of Progress
We do a lot. We are ALL doing a lot. I am willing to bet that every single one of you that reads this article does A LOT! How can I be so sure? Well, many of our subscribers are executives, business leaders, PMO leaders, Project/Program Managers, business owners, consultants, volunteers for my nonprofit (Project Management for […]