October 2009 Dear Doctor Project My project is a constant challenge. Resources are often pulled by their managers and assigned to do other work or projects. The consultants are often late completing their deliverable requirements. The budget is over our…
This is a story about a woman named Josephine and her leadership blunders. One day Joe (her nickname) got a great job in a large company in the Human Resources Department. She became the department’s Director and reported directly to…
Team conflict is challenging for project leaders but it is not necessarily bad. Conflict can lead to new ideas and approaches and facilitate the surfacing of important issues between team members if it is managed well. According to various research…
Team conflict is challenging for project leaders but it is not necessarily bad. Conflict can lead to new ideas and approaches and facilitate the surfacing of important issues between team members if it is managed well. According to various research…
Preliminary findings from our 2008 Project Management Office Research demonstrate that PMOs can provide significant cost savings and other benefits when they align with delivery of the organization's strategic plan and are well-managed. Those that fail to do so do…
Innovation is a collaborative process by which organizations abandon old paradigms and make significant advances. Innovative ideas come from several sources, including unreasonable demands or goals and time pressures. However, there are many blocks to innovation. An innovative idea is…
I often speak to business audiences about Innovation—the collaboration necessary, general cultural differences that can influence the process and the importance that organizational culture has on creating an environment that supports innovation. After these presentation keynotes, I often get a…
Many organizations are investing heavily in Project management training and coaching right now despite a global economic slowdown. Why? Because the Project Management toolbox consists of powerful tools and techniques that can positively impact your bottom line and help your…
“Lack of Clarity in the Scope of the Project” continues to be the top challenge facing organizations in managing projects, according to a 2006 Survey of Project Managers, conducted by Business Improvement Architects. This issue was mentioned by 64% of…
Refocusing your Project Management Office (PMO) or Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to ensure it continues to meet the strategic imperatives of your organization is critical for its survival in today's economic climate. This action will help protect it from…
