Agile project management
Right now there is no single more popular topic in (especially in software) projects than…
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more stuff on the “common sense” debate
there was a debate for years around whether Project Management is an art or a…
Operations
following previous post: is “PM” just common sense
Well here’s my view. If project management (or delivering projects successfully, on a more often…
Operations
is it all just “common sense” ?
From time to time in my business life, someone will ask, or sometimes say that…
Operations
Scrum versus Waterfall?
Many methods have emerged over the years that are hailed as the greatest and latest…
PM Methodologies
Procurement and projects – best and worst practice?
The following is definitely not at the “best” end and the best and worst practices for…
Operations
Organisation and projects:
There are many elements in the environment of a project, and ‘organisation’ is one of…
Operations
Being a project manager means
there will be times when you will not be the most popular person in the…
PM Methodologies
Being a PM doesn’t mean I have to chase people on tasks, does it?
As with many walks of life, there are many views on project management. The following…
Operations
PM Certification – does it make a difference?
Certification programmes in vocational qualifications have exploded in the past 10 years or so, and…
PM Methodologies
The role (and challenge) of the project sponsor
many firms today are trying to introduce and use the role of sponsor on projects.…
Operations
Real Responsibilities of Project Managers?
Too many businesses describe the responsibilities of a project manager along the lines of: “to…
Operations
In-House Project Managers vs. External
I have been having an ongoing discussion with a global company that has been having…
Operations
Assumptions When We Plan and Define Projects
Whenever we plan, there are unlimited opportunities for us to make assumptions (consciously or otherwise).…
Operations
What are the Most Valuable Skills of a Project Manager?
There are growing numbers of competency models and such that attempt to identify the key…