Compliance is becoming a widespread issue for most organizations. There are a number of standards, regulations and legislative imperatives that now influence the project world. There are positives to this, but there are also potential drawbacks. Striking this balance is a key judgement that organizations must address.
Nice Ideas… Shame About The Implementation
One of the fundamental flaws in successfully delivering projects is that our organizational cultures get in the way of being able manage projects effectively. While we may have reasonable processes, our organizations get in the way of our being able to use them.
For Want Of A Process
One of the many roles that a PMO plays is that of supporting process development. How do we make sure that the processes we develop are relevant for our organizations?
Out On The Carpet: Confronting Our Organizational Challenges
The challenges of managing projects in organizations are remarkably uniform and consistent. What do we need to do if we actually want to get better?
Central Reporting: Independent Or Undermined?
Many PMOs play a role in providing centralized reporting of project status. Does this ensure objectivity and transparency, or does it mean that what gets reported is likely to be misleading or downright wrong?
Out Of The Closet
A recent task force investigation into the management of large scale IT projects highlighted a number of problems, most of which are all too familiar. If we know the problems, why don’t we do anything about them?