While projects may be uncertain, change is a virtual certainty. Projects are dynamic, and requirements evolve. This level of change, however, makes the whole idea of risk management challenging. How do we approach thinking about risks in the face of certain change?
The CIO as Driver of Organizational Change: Not
Most organizations would like the CIO to be a driver of organizational change. Most CIOs would like to be considered that, as well. While CIOs have a critical role, however, that would not be it. Insights from a recent high-profile study.
What I Wish I’d Known
An honest and forthright look at the challenges of being a leader with the title of project manager, and the lessons learned along the way about effectively tackling this role.
Defining Boundaries
Projects, by definition, have a start and a finish. One of the more intriguing challenges that project managers face, however, is determining where in fact the finish line occurs. This has impacts for the individual project manager, as well as for the organization.
Where Do All The PMs Go?
Project management would appear to be facing a crisis of attrition. While there are a lot of project managers out there, as many seem to be leaving as arriving, at least by some measures. If projects are becoming more challenging and complex, how do we attract and retain the senior skill-sets necessary to manage them?
Developing From Within: Building Project Managers
Project management is a critical capability for many organizations. Project managers therefore play a pretty important role. And yet, sadly, there is little time, effort or attention spent on the development of project managers.