Combining traditional Waterfall project management methodologies into a Hybrid model positively impacts the way projects are planned and managed. A Hybrid approach will increase the end results, improve the delivery of customer requirements and help the organization realize its strategic…
Moving to a hybrid approach to managing projects can be very effective. However, to optimize the benefits, it’s important to invest in training for Agile and managing the cultural changes to accommodate it. Agile seems daunting to those project managers…
Pure Agile is challenging when applied in non-software development environments. However, combining the best of Waterfall with Agile methodologies, can deliver considerable successes. My journey into Agile has been interesting. I’ve trained, consulted and managed many Waterfall projects and large…
Quality Risk Management Quality doesn’t exist in a silo. It impacts every part of an organization – its departments and its people. Our role as quality professionals may appear to be focussed on just one element of quality within a…
Let us take you through the process of developing a strategic and business plan that will bring to life, your organization’s vision and strategic imperatives. In today’s environment, if you are standing still, you are falling behind. Making the right…
When a risk is the greatest, the potential for reward is also the greatest. Many leaders chose to avoid risk rather than manage it; they focus on the exposure to loss. It’s not surprising they decide to take the path…
Combining traditional project management methodologies with hybrid models impacts the way projects are planned and managed. A hybrid approach can increase the end results, delivering customer requirements and organizational strategic imperatives. But a cultural shift within the organization is critical…
As you know, the rate of change is increasing as technological advances sparked by innovation create new and better products. These four new innovations have broad application and an ability to truly transform our lives. 1. Collaborative Innovation—Amazon’s Artificial Intelligence…
Leading companies are changing the way that they are doing things in response to competitive pressures and advances in technology. Here are some of the areas that are experiencing change. Corporate Culture Less focus on hierarchical reporting, more on teamwork.…
As with everything, the field of project management is changing. Here are some of the latest trends we are seeing in project management for 2017. Agile Project Management Software development companies have been using Agile Project Management for some time.…
