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Just because there are benefits to consistency and an organizational approach doesn’t mean that is the only--or even the most desirable--way to go in all circumstances. An alternative view starts with two essential principles, which are the first steps in figuring out a way that works for us.
Is it possible to create a work environment where individuals embrace a cooperative spirit, united on a personal level to realize a greater mission? Yes, but they need visibility into the purpose behind their work, and the ability to participate in its prioritization — to own a piece of it.
A trip to Paris was an invaluable experience that broadened this writer's awareness to a different country and culture--and taught her about life and how these lessons can be applied to project management.
Projects can be delivered without software tools, but it sure makes it easier if you have a few tools in your pocket to make project execution a little easier. Inside you'll find four key tools you can apply on everyday engagements.
The economic downturn forced one company to revisit its entire portfolio. Here we take a look at the drivers behind a portfolio reengineering.
Why are project managers afraid to stop projects? So often after being assigned to a project, project managers try to run before they walk. This is especially common when the project is already in progress. You can quickly get caught up in the momentum of work and forget to question whether the work is justified. If this is truly the case, shouldn’t more projects be stopped? What if it means losing your job?
In Part 1 we looked at how, in the wake of Sputnik, a singular vision statement and the contemplation of a catastrophic failure reflected the central role that project management played in the space race. Here, we will look at some further examples.
Every project has stakeholders--and the project or program manager needs to ensure that there is a unified method of managing and dealing with them.
As project managers, it is self-evident that communication consumes much of our time. And failures to communicate can occur at any time, in any context, throughout a project. Do you see the potential problem? But don't worry...you can be a superhero and save the day.
Words can be a slippery and uncertain medium with which to communicate our project needs, wants and desires. But ultimately, they are all that we’ve got, so we had better understand how best to use them.
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