Although there are a few methodologies, such as Agile and Six Sigma, that have their own topic areas, this area is devoted to exploring the many different project management methodologies that are utilized by project managers all around the world. In addition, this is a place where PM experts can “talk shop” and express their opinions on why they believe some strategies work and others don’t. We’ll cover Waterall Methodology, PRINCE2 and much more.
Philanthropy and program management are tightly linked for a number of reasons. First, philanthropy at its most advanced level is strategically driven, and programs are driven by a common thread of purpose and strategy. Second, both are long term in nature. There is no due date; it’s an effort in moving toward a goal on …
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There is a difference between charity and philanthropy. This article explores the difference – and how it has an impact on the project / program management approach taken. Charity begins with attitude or frame of mind…and continues with the act of giving time or money. It is laden with purposefulness – and is aimed at …
Giving time is an act of generosity – and one that can be done even by those that lack financial resources. This article explores the act of giving time, how it fits into philanthropy, and the importance of sound project management to the process. It is important to note that giving volunteer time, while critically important, is …
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Giving money is an act of generosity. This article explores the act of giving money, how it fits into philanthropy, and the importance of sound project management to the process. It is important to note that giving money is only a part (albeit a critical one!) of the process of a philanthropic venture. By itself it requires careful …
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To take advantage of the opportunities that the Internet of Things (IoT) presents, you need to get organized for the journey. This will take aligning strategic and project management competencies for the challenges ahead. This article outlines five key things to think about and put into place to get you to your goals. The most important thing …
Let’s take a look at one strategy. Using the basic equation “Thing + Information + Sharing = New Value Proposition", you can identify some things that may change going forward. But how can you do that for an organization? How can an organization that is structured around physical products execute on this idea to seize on the …
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is considered to be a “disruptive technology". This means that it disrupts the status quo in a competitive industry. Consider that the value proposition of the IoT is that if you add a valuable information component to a product, and enable it to be shared, you have created value. But it’s new value …
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The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) is pretty simple: take a “thing" (i.e. a physical product), add valuable information to it and share it…and you are creating value using the IoT. The concept is actually not new. Consider that personal computers first arrived in the early 1980’s, they were great personal productivity devices, especially for word processing and electronic spreadsheets. …
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The waterfall and agile methodologies provide a plethora of tools and techniques that can be leveraged on projects. And no project is entirely waterfall or agile – but rather, most projects are a hybrid of the two. It is your job – and that of your team – to get your collective heads around lots …
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As a project manager, you want to use of the most effective tools and techniques to bring project success. This article talks about five specific factors to consider to optimize your approach to managing the project. In the end, you can choose an ideal combination of waterfall and agile techniques to help you most effectively …
While waterfall and agile reside at opposite ends of the spectrum, each project is, in essence, a unique combination of the two. Thus, as ‘hybrid’ projects, the projects can be more effectively managed by leveraging tools and techniques from both waterfall and agile methodologies. This articles explores three very different types of projects, where they …
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The hybrid approach to managing a project is not a strict methodology. It combines elements of the waterfall and agile methodologies in a unique way on each project, acknowledging that both have benefits. This article asserts this point by presenting a short review how these methodologies came to be. Even today, both approaches bring something …
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Many organizations build their cultures around the strength of certain functions within their organizations. These dominant drivers can often show up at the core of the organization’s culture. This article examines the influence of business function or organizational culture.
Values must be something that will enable the organization to be successful, to those they serve, to those that work there, to those that own it and to the communities where it exists. In other words, it needs to seek out enduring values that will stand the test of time.
Culture within an organization, like differences among people, is characterized in large part by personality. This article reviews several personality types, how they can characterize an organization’s culture and how personality fits among other factors influencing organization culture.
While it is important to have values at the core of an organization’s culture, they must truly speak to who the organization is and wants to be – now and into the future. This article examines the potential shortcomings of focusing on only the most popular values in the present.
Today we are bombarded with more distractions than ever. We must reconcile with the fact that lots of folks are completing for our eyeballs, our time and our attention. And it’s not just others. A simple phrase such as “stuff not fluff" can help us to get back on track.
Adversity is a fact of life. We never quite know when it will come but we know that eventually it will. As project managers, we can monitor risks but there may also come a risk situation where we need to plough through with all the ingenuity, skills, and determination that we have.
In his book “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference," Malcolm Gladwell beautifully illustrates how success comes in spurts. Indeed, whether moving a large rock or popping popcorn or making money, consistent effort is critical – but we should not expect consistent results.
Minor changes in thinking can go a long way – and so it is with the idea of having a bias for action. The idea of this article is to keep moving, to always be acting. In the face of decisions and uncertainty, the victor is always the one who is moving in some way.
