This article provides an overview of maturity models, how they are often misunderstood, and the role they can play and significance they can contribute to improving organizational project management practices.
The Battle For Control: A Tale Of Two Factions
For many organizations, enormous turf battles are waged over who controls the projects, as well as who ‘owns’ the project managers and can therefore direct their activities. This article explores the challenges of establishing—and maintaining—control.
The PMO Department–A New Face
In 2002, Mark Mullaly took responsibility for the PMO department for gantthead.com. In his first article, he outlines his expectations and plans for the department.
For Want Of An Idea, A Project Is Lost
How projects get identified is a process, like making sausages, that should not be examined too closely. Determining what projects should be initiated is a critical process, but one that is fraught with challenge. What does a better approach look like?
Keeping Score: What I Learned At The Olympics About Managing
A fundamental concept in our society is how we keep score. We are a competive breed, and there is no greater level of competition than at the Olympics. This article explores some insights into managing, inspired by the Winter Olympic Games.
The Perils Of Project Initiation
“Where did this project come from? And what were they thinking of when they initiated it?” With two simple questions, a host of underlying problems reveal themselves. While project initiation should be rational and objective, it all too often isn’t.