The Hybrid/Agile Project Management Process
Combining traditional Waterfall project management methodologies into a Hybrid model positively impacts the way projects…
Managing the Hybrid/Agile Project Management Cultural Change
Moving to a hybrid approach to managing projects can be very effective. However, to optimize…
Hybrid/Agile Project Management: The What and Why
Pure Agile is challenging when applied in non-software development environments. However, combining the best of…
Presenting Project Information Part 2: Strategy
In the first part of this two-part article, bia™ Senior Associate Dave Paradi, shared some…
How Consulting Partners Can Grow Your Business
Leading companies are turning to independent consultants for the cutting-edge skills they require to eliminate…
Presenting Project Information Part 1: Timelines
Many project managers and leaders regularly give presentations to their team, peers, and executives. In…
Improve Project Success Using a Hybrid Agile Framework
Combining traditional project management methodologies with hybrid models impacts the way projects are planned and…
2017 Project Management Trends
As with everything, the field of project management is changing. Here are some of the…
How to Audit Agile Projects
Agile Project Audits are highly beneficial and worth the investment. They not only uncover problems,…
Rapid Product Development Projects Using a Hybrid Agile/Waterfall Framework
Agile is a useful project management method that can be used within a New Product…
Operational Metrics You Should Consider
“If we don’t measure what we’re doing, we’ll never know the outcome of our…
Use Risk Management to Improve Your Project’s Success
Assessing and managing risks is the best weapon you have against project catastrophes. By evaluating…
10 Easy Rules to Reduce Risks on Projects
Managing risks on projects is well worth the effort and keeps you in control of…
How to Undertake a Project Quality Review that will Increase Your Bottom-Line
A project quality review helps to identify the root causes of problems on a flailing…
A Project Management Centre of Excellence: What, Why and How
Overview Creating a Project Management Centre of Excellence is the driving force that takes an…
Accelerating Project Management Success
As we wade through yet another series of economic crises our organizational imperatives lean towards…
Doctor Project Forum – Project Management Training is Not Improving Performance
May 2015 Dear Doctor Project I sent my staff on a very intensive 3-day project…
Mastering the Art of Innovation in Project Management
Projects and Programs are managed in a world of certainty. Innovation is managed in a…
Who Told You Projects Aren’t Part of Your Job?
Because you’re not a full-time project manager, managing a project is probably a challenge because…
Doctor Project Forum – Managing Within the Triple Constraints
March 2014 Dear Doctor Project I hate my sponsor. He tells me I have to…
The Future of Quality and Project Management
Implementing project management and quality management programs introduces change into the work environment. It means…
10 Common Project Management Mistakes and How to Correct Them
We have undertaken global research of hundreds of project management organizations around the world to…
How You Can Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season Using Project Management
Are you feeling your stress level rise as you get closer to the holiday season?…
Project Risk Management
Risk Management is the process of identifying, analyzing and responding to risk factors throughout the…
How to EARN Success in Your Next Project
It seems at times that the success of a project seems to be an act…
Why It Makes Sense to Have a Strategic Enterprise Office
Many organizations create a number of project management offices (PMO) in different departments. According to…
Project Management Trends
Where is project management going in the next decade? Being able to look at current…
The Strategic Importance of the Enterprise Project Management Office
Overview Many project management offices (PMOs) are not successful in addressing the strategic priorities of…
Creating a Basic New Project Template in Microsoft® Project
When you start a new project file in Microsoft Project®, there are a number of…
Creating Productive Project Cultures
“Many of the delays in individual projects arise from problems at the senior management level”…
From Crisis to Control: A New Era in Strategic Project Management
Corporations throughout the world are losing billions in wasted project spending and this waste is…
Combining the ISO 10006 and PMBOK To Ensure Successful Projects
The International Organization for Standardization released a new standard in the autumn of 2003. Referred…
Burning Rubber at the Start of Your Project
Get the Best Pit Crew The success of any auto race depends on having a…
How Organizations Can Tackle the Top 4 Business Challenges Facing Business Analysts
Business Improvement Architect's research survey of eighty-one Business Analysts attending Project World/Business Analyst World 2004…
Successful Project Management
Successful Project Management is one of the the key organizational strategies to saving money and…
Risk Management…the What, Why, and How
What Is Risk Management? Risk Management is the process of identifying, analyzing and responding to…
Doctor Project Forum – Understanding Project Structure
November 2010 Dear Doctor Project I'm struggling with the project I'm leading. It seems too…
Five Steps to Ensure Consistency in the Management of Projects
Getting consistent results with project delivery requires the consistent use of project management methods and…
Why Project Coaching May Be Right For You
Hiring a project coach ensures that the organization will retain project management knowledge and lessons…
Increase the Effectiveness of Projects by Using Project Management Templates
Project Management Tools and Templates are critical components for consistent project management delivery and research…
Doctor Project Forum – the PMO as Dictator
October 2010 Dear Doctor Project, My organization has had a PMO in place for about…
Process Management vs Project Management
Confusion abounds in what are the differences and similarities between process management and project management.…
How To Develop a Systematic Approach to Prioritizing All Projects
Developing a systematic approach to prioritizing all projects in your organization or department makes sense…
How to Establish an Organizational Culture that Supports Projects
The Problem Projects are becoming a critical part of corporate success yet research tells us…
Doctor Project Forum – Keeping Track of Project Details
April 2010 Dear Doctor Project There are so many details on my project that I'm…
Increasing Project Knowledge Retention and Transfer of Best Practices
Individuals within an organization move from one project to another, repeating the same mistakes, managing…
Doctor Project Forum – Managing Project Trade-offs
March 2010 Dear Doctor Project I am struggling with a project where I am told…
Doctor Project Forum – Helpful Advice for Handling Project Budget Cuts
February 2010 Dear Doctor Project Thank you for your helpful Dr. Project advice column. Now…
Managing My Business as a Project
Applying a project management approach to the management of your small business or department or…
Doctor Project Forum – Helpful Advice for Managing Project Sponsors
November 2009 Dear Doctor Project My project sponsor is a problem. He doesn't read my…
Why Project Management Training and Coaching is More Important Now than Ever!
Our Project Management toolbox consists of powerful tools and techniques that can help your organization…
Doctor Project Forum – Helpful Advice for Managing Project Scope Change
October 2009 Dear Doctor Project My project is a constant challenge. Resources are often pulled…
How to Move Project Management Out of IT
Most project management efforts start in the IT department. As such, many managers of IT…
Dealing with Conflict in Project Teams
Team conflict is challenging for project leaders but it is not necessarily bad. Conflict can…
PMO Preliminary Research Indicates Survival at Risk
Preliminary findings from our 2008 Project Management Office Research demonstrate that PMOs can provide significant…
The Project Manager’s Ethical Dilemma
Often, the project manager is faced with an issue that is not easily resolved by…
Four Strategies for Selling Project Management in Your Organization
One of the common issues that we hear is, "How do I get other people…
Using Project Management Software to Manage Risk in the Project Plan
If you are just using project management software to manage your schedule and budget, you…
Use WBS Templates to Speed Up Project Plan Creation
One common barrier to using project management techniques is the time it takes to create…
Eco-Friendly Project Meetings
It seems that everyone is looking for ways to be more ecologically friendly to our…
Why Smart Companies are investing in Project Management Now
Many organizations are investing heavily in Project management training and coaching right now despite a…
Top Project Management Challenges (2006)
“Lack of Clarity in the Scope of the Project” continues to be the top challenge…
Refocus your Project Management Office to Ensure it Positively Impacts Your Organization
Refocusing your Project Management Office (PMO) or Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to ensure it…
Productive Project Cultures…Organizational Risks and Rewards
In this two-part article we’ll explore the risks and rewards in creating a productive culture.…
The Top Project Management Challenges (2005)
Business Improvement Architect’s annual research of project managers at ProjectWorld 2005 in Toronto, Canada indicated…
Use Competency Assessments to Close Project Management Skill Gaps
Use of Competency Assessments to select your project team will improve project success by matching…
Ten Things to Look For When Reviewing a Project Plan
When you are given a project plan to review, here are ten things you should…
2005 Survey: The Top Challenges Facing Business Analysts
Business Improvement Architect’s research survey of Business Analysts attending Project World/Business Analyst World 2005 in…
The Case for Using a Time-Sequenced Network Diagram
Almost every MS Project user is familiar with the Gantt chart as a graphical view.…
How To Handle the Top 5 Challenges in Managing Your Projects
Business Improvement Architect ’s annual research of project managers at ProjectWorld 2004 in Toronto, Canada…
Shifting Organizational Priorities a Major Challenge for Project Managers
BIA's annual survey of project managers at ProjectWorld 2002 in Toronto indicated that "Shifting Organizational…
Lack of Clarity in the Scope of Projects is a Major Challenge for Project Managers
BIA's annual survey of project managers at ProjectWorld 2003 in Toronto indicated that 'Lack of…
