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  • A Personal Approach to PM

    - by Mark Mullaly, PMP

    How do we adapt in the face of consistency, or of anarchy or of brutal regimentation? As project managers, the only thing we really have control over is ourselves. Given this, how do we change our approach in a way that enables us to be effective in producing project results, rather than bashing our head repeatedly against an unfeeling and unchanging wall of bureaucracy? Here we take a look at adaptation in the face of organizational consistency

    The Business of Agile: Managing a Startup from Conception to Inception

    - by Don Kim

    Those with solid agile project management experience and knowledge--coupled with an entrepreneurial vision to see the trends and navigate incubating startups to launch--are poised to take great advantage both monetarily and professionally in years to come.

    Hiring is a Team Activity

    - by Esther Derby

    Whatever the issue--workload, projects that require specific technical or domain skills--involve the team in the hiring process. You’ll increase the chance of a good fit and gain commitment to help the new hire succeed. Plus, sharing power with the team helps create partnership.

    The No-Drama PM

    - by Bart Gerardi

    Much of the unwanted drama we face as project managers comes from people not understanding their roles and responsibilities. When people don’t know what is expected of them, they rarely perform well. It’s our job to make sure that doesn’t happen. But first, we must understand our role — and why we really want it.

    Project Liftoff

    - by Diana Larsen and Ainsley Nies

    A rocket won’t overcome gravity's pull without the right trajectory and energy. Likewise, a project needs systems in place at launch to have a chance of soaring. In this excerpt, we set the stage for a successful liftoff, which requires a shared understanding of team roles and objectives. An agile chartering framework can help.

    One For The Team

    - by Aaron Smith

    Establishing productive working relationships with your project team is as critical as building the plan, managing risk or reporting to stakeholders. It requires accessibility, adaptability and authenticity. Here are seven principles that can help you help your team members maximize their individual and collective value.

    In an age of tight budgets and global competition, businesses need IT to do more than complete on time, on budget and with the required functionality. Learn Why Spreadsheets No Longer Cut it for Strategic PMOs.



    Agile Quality Assurance: Making the Mind Shift

    - by Andy Jordan

    QA in an Agile environment is very different…are your teams ready? Here we look at how QA needs to evolve in order to best support Agile development practices.

    Are You a Shusa?

    - by Ty Kiisel

    It’s no secret that command-and-control management methods aren’t very effective at motivating today’s workforce to produce greater value with fewer resources. At Toyota, the role of Shusa instills a sense of personal ownership in project outcomes. Here are thoughts on creating a similar environment for your teams.

    Agile 101: Larger Teams

    - by Tom Mochal

    Agile says less is almost always better — less documentation, less process, less intrusion from management. So how can a “less is more” approach be applied to complex projects with larger teams? By creating sub-teams that still work independently, but do much more of one thing: collaboration.

    Agile and Scrum: Why Not?

    - by Michael Wood

    Some love 'em. Some loathe 'em. But these frameworks and schools of PM thought are here to stay. What benefits and challenges do they present? Read on for both sides of the alternative equation...

    The Agile Key

    - by Dr. David F. Rico, PMP, CSM

    At the heart of agile methods is the key tenet that teams and teamwork are better than individual contributions and effort. Here we explore the key factors and attributes of teams and teamwork for agile project management.

    Who’s Playing Agile Schedule Games?

    - by Johanna Rothman

    There’s plenty of pressure to try to finish projects faster. Sometimes that pressure comes from outside the team, from our managers. When it does, the team can succumb to two common agile schedule games: “Double Your Velocity” and “Everyone Start Your Own Story.” If you face these games, you do have options before they destroy your project.

    I Can’t Seem to Get My Team to Become Agile

    - by Ken Whitaker

    Just being an expert on agile and focusing on delivery of “working software” doesn’t necessarily guarantee success. This article shows tips and techniques for those of you struggling with getting your team and your company to adopt agile.

    Top 10 Agile Team Dynamics

    - by Mike Griffiths

    Agile team dynamics are crucial, but most people don't have the time they want or need to read about and practice these topics. Luckily, this list of the Top 10 Team Practices will remind you of some of the basic points.

    Agile Business Value

    - by Dr. David F. Rico, PMP, CSM

    What is the business value of agile project management for creating new products and services? What are the costs and benefits--or what is the ROI of agile project management? Has anyone ever measured the benefits? If so, what are the results? Furthermore, is there a measurable difference between agile and traditional project management? Some studies shed light on these crucial questions.

    Requirements Management Plan Toolkit
    This toolkit includes a template and white papers to help with your requirements management planning. Download it now.