Continuing our discussion of the role of project management in organizations, this article explores what organizations look like when project management and operations management start to play nicely together in the same sandbox.
So Who Needs Maturity, Anyway?
The role of maturity models have become increasingly prevalent in project management. What are they, what do they do and how should the be used?
The Challenge of Effective Estimation: A Process for Quantifying the Impossible
If it were possible to define the single greatest challenge that faces a project manager on any project, the answer for most would likely be the difficulty of defining estimates that are actually in the ballpark of what a project will really cost. This article provides some concrete suggestions on improving project estimation.
Of Projects & Organizations: The 5 Habits Of Highly Dysfunctional Companies
The concept of a project-driven organization is a non-starter for most organizations. But it is an idea with staying power. Why? And what are the challenges that we are hoping (or would need) to be addressed? This article explores the fivce key dysfunctions organizations face.
So Many Certifications, So Little Time…But Are They Delivering the Goods?
There are many organizational standards and certifications in the world, and a lot of confusion as to what they do. ISO 9000, CMM, project management maturity models; what are they, and do they relate? A brief survey of the major models and how they differ.
When Projects & Organizations Collide: Revolution Or Road Kill?
The concept of management by projects is a non-starter. The average company is not a project-driven company, and likely never will be. So why is this an idea that continues to be so prevalent? What problems—real or perceived—do it’s proponents hope to address? This article explores this essential question.