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.
Learning From Our Mistakes: Do We?
What does your organization do to formally learn from projects? If your organization is like most, the honest answer is “not much.” The challenge here is that taking the time to learn from projects is one of the most critical tools available to advance organizational capabilities.
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?
What’s After What’s Next?
There is a difference between what is likely to happen, and what should happen. A previous article explored the trends most likely to emerge in the field of project management; this one focusses on what really should happen.
Making Effective Choices: A Critical Look At Executive Decision Making
As organizations develop more effective approaches to managing their projects, attention typically begins to shift from how projects are being conducted to what projects the organization is choosing to conduct. This article explores the consequences of not having an effective project initiation process.