The Project Hunger Games

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The sometimes dysfunctional relationship between project managers and business analysts can be compared to that of the two main characters in the popular book-movie. Without strong PM-BA collaboration, projects can fall prey to competing perspectives. Here are six strategies to find common ground and make the relationship work.

Walking out of the theatre this weekend my friends began philosophizing about the message of “The Hunger Games.” One friend talked about the degeneration of the social fabric. Another voiced her feeling that ultimately you can only depend upon yourself. Being an optimist I thought of a more uplifting message and one that most of us who work in the world of projects, outcomes and budgets can understand.

In the Hollywood blockbuster, Katniss Everdeen, a 14-year-old girl, pairs up with Peeta Mellarkand and together they struggle to survive an annual reality show, “The Hunger Games.” They come to understand that the game is no joke and find they must depend on each other and work together, communicate and listen to one another, and identify and use each others’ strengths and skills to ultimately win and stay alive. This is a great message.

Living the Game

If you’ve ever worked on a large IT project, you’ve likely seen The Hunger Game scenario play out before you. You may be just working for project …

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