I came across a great article in PM Network this month that you should check out: EVM – Still Proving Its Value. As always, there are relevant tips and tricks that will help you in your career. First, EVM translates well across industries. Everyone speaks the language of money. When… Continue reading
The title is meant to be a bit tongue-in-cheek. We all know that this model has been around a few centuries now. What Friga proposes isn’t necessarily new, but he advocates for a return to the basics as it were. A friend of mine said a long time ago, “If… Continue reading
I know there’s a more recent update to this, the 20th Anniversary edition, but I happened upon #6 at McKay’s Books in Nashville, TN for a great price. Ray Kroc and McDonald’s weren’t the first to introduce this idea of rationalization into business processes. That distinction belongs to none other… Continue reading
As I opened the email from one of our project managers, my first thought was, “What did we just miss?!?” This PM was holding a routine post-project review of the application our department helped create. Unbeknownst to her and others in the room, a stealth stakeholder showed up and demanded… Continue reading
When I first saw the abstract in the most recent PM Journal*, I was taken aback. I couldn’t believe that the patent wars had reached the shores of the Project Management industry. Yet, here it is. They’ve stormed the beaches without us even knowing they were there. Here’s the key… Continue reading
I’m reflecting on the Exchange migration discussed in the February 2014 issue of PM Network, “Migratory Patterns.” We implemented our own Exchange migration in 2012. Our user base was less than 500, so by comparison, it was relatively easy. We were able to use the traditional PMI waterfall model and… Continue reading
It seems counter-intuitive, but there are a plethora of PM jobs all over the world for those willing to travel. I live in North America, but I’m working hard to take off the blinders of my U.S.-centric view. Case in point: Erbil, Iraq. In this month’s issue of PM Network,… Continue reading
The following is a quick reader’s digest review of an important article in this month’s issue of PM Network.* Myth – Process Trumps People Key Takeaway – The right people need to be empowered to break away from established standards. “Apply as much of the process as is necessary.” Myth… Continue reading
