The Problem Projects are becoming a critical part of corporate success yet research tells us that most projects do not fully succeed. According to the 2004 PriceWaterhouseCoopers Survey of 10,640 projects valued at $7.2 billion, across a broad range of…
April 2010 Dear Doctor Project There are so many details on my project that I'm a little lost. I have to: track progress against the plan, prepare reports for my customers and sponsor, hold meetings with my team, manage change…
Individuals within an organization move from one project to another, repeating the same mistakes, managing through similar crises, despairing over under-performing team members, etc. And they repeat this cycle over and over again. The knowledge from one project is not…
By applying the innovation process to your next conference you can ensure your conference stands apart from the others and exceeds the expectations of delegates. In these challenging economic times there is a concern among conference, event and meeting planners…
March 2010 Dear Doctor Project I am struggling with a project where I am told that I must work within the defined scope and budget. As well, I have a fixed number of resources and must meet all of the…
February 2010 Dear Doctor Project Thank you for your helpful Dr. Project advice column. Now I need some advice from you about budget cuts to my project. My project sponsor just cut 30% of the funds and I am really…
Applying a project management approach to the management of your small business or department or even your personal life will bring you control and clarity on your priorities and help you achieve your goals. Sometimes I feel myself so busy…
November 2009 Dear Doctor Project My project sponsor is a problem. He doesn't read my status reports, change requests, etc. He often doesn't let me present to the steering committee on key issues yet he doesn't have all of the…
Our Project Management toolbox consists of powerful tools and techniques that can help your organization get work done more effectively, efficiently and productively, positively impacting their bottom-line, which is why many organizations are investing in it right now. With economic…
As many organizations become successful they tend to innovate less. Unfortunately, they begin to fear that the money, time and resources they spend on innovation will erode their success, rather than enhance it. They lack that sense of urgency to…
