While there is no one right way to manage project, many in the project management community find it challenging that a lmore inormal approach could be as valid as a formal, highly structured approach.
Resume Reading
How does one find a project manager? Just posting an ad doesn’t really help. And knowing what to do in the face of hundreds of resumes is an even greater challenge. Just what should we be looking for — and doing — to secure that great project management hire?
Managing Systems Projects: We Can Fight Our Way Out Of Wet Paper Bags
There is a collective belief that systems projects have a problem in being managed effectively: that they deliver late, over budget and rarely provide what they were supposed to in the first place. While this is a reasonably well founded assertion, it doesn’t have to be that way. This article explores why.
Priority and PMOs
PMOs have a role to play in the prioritization of projects. While they should not be the arbiters of this process, and it is not appropriate that they actually make the prioritization decision, they still have a role to play. How the PMO can enhance prioritization decisions.
Hiring Project Managers: Should PMPs Apply?
The PMP certification has exploded in popularity. The number of people to have attained certification exceeds 200,000, and a significant driver for many has been the use of certification as a screening criterion in job searches. What does this mean for the project manager, and for the organization looking for capable resources?
Considering The Context
How do organizations know that their project management capabilities are reasonable and effective? Understanding context helps to define the project management practices that are most effective for a given project.