How much process actually makes sense, and when does the law of diminishing returns kick in? Research is starting to help to define and demonstrate where value can be realized, and where it stops.
Reversing The Tide: Creating PMOs Of Value
Building a PMO that truly delivers value to the organization seems to be a tall order. While the services may very, there are common attributes that go along way to ensuring success.
Opening The Closet: Learning From Project Failures
It is a nearly universally accepted truth that large IT projects often struggle to succeed. Learning from these failures is essential if we are ever going to improve. A recent task force report helps shed light on these challenges.
No Manifesto
Project management is about getting things done. There are now many flavours of project management, each with their own manifesto and ideology. What does this mean for project management overall?
Deadly Questions Redux: Resurrecting The Interview
The traditional interview is often an inadequate way of getting to know how someone will actually perform on the job. Redesigning the interview process in a way that works is critical in selecting better candidates.
Pick Your Battles
Change often comes about by being able to clearly demonstrate a better way of doing things. In the face of unorthodox challenges, however, we may need to accept more unorthodox solutions.