One of the most effective developmental practices to develop leaders is to assign them special projects. Leaders who can achieve financial and organizational goals garner the most respect and are one of the top priorities for global organizations. These findings…
The development of a culture of innovation our organizations must consider both the existing organizational culture as well as the generational differences which make up this culture. Recognizing these factors will help you create the right environment that fits into…
In this two-part article we’ll explore the risks and rewards in creating a productive culture. In part 1 we’ll reveal the research and options. Part 2 will reveal the 7 elements, which demonstrate that there is a productive project culture.…
Business Improvement Architect’s annual research of project managers at ProjectWorld 2005 in Toronto, Canada indicated that ‘Lack of Clarity in the Scope of the Project’ was the top challenge their organization faces in managing projects. This concern is almost tied…
Traditionally, Strategic Planning omits the step of innovative thinking that is so critical to business success. Strategic Thinking is a more comprehensive planning model that covers innovation, strategic planning and operational planning. Introduction Strategy has never been more challenging, or…
Use of Competency Assessments to select your project team will improve project success by matching the right people to each project and identifying the project management skill gaps that need to be closed. Our research shows that many Project Management…
Business Improvement Architect’s research survey of Business Analysts attending Project World/Business Analyst World 2005 in Toronto, Canada, identified that ‘Lack of Clarity in the Scope of the Business Functions’ and ‘Business Requirements Not Well-Defined” are the top two challenges facing…
Research undertaken at the 2004 American Society for Quality’s Annual Quality Congress held in Toronto, Canada revealed that sixty-two percent (62%) of the 343 respondents who completed a survey on quality initiatives found ‘Buy-in From All Levels of the Organization’…
Business Improvement Architect ’s annual research of project managers at ProjectWorld 2004 in Toronto, Canada indicated that ‘Shifting Organizational Priorities’ was the top challenge their organization faces in managing projects. This issue jumped by 8 percentage points versus last year…
As organizations continue to look for immediate ways in which to save money and time, a good place to start is with a project audit or project health check to uncover immediate opportunities for savings. A project audit or project…
