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3 things you need to make better, faster, project decisions (Part 1)
What do you need to make better, faster, project decisions? I think there are 3 essential âthingsâ if I can call them that. They are: Good data, at regular intervals, from trustworthy people (or...
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3 things you need to make better, faster project decisions (Part 2)
In my previous post, I defined the three “things” any Project Manager needs to make better, faster project decisions. They areâ Good data, at regular intervals, from trustworthy people (or sources)...
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The 3 things you need to make better, faster project decisions (Part 3)
In my third installment we’ll look at the third “thing” any project manager needs to make better, faster project decisions. That is: A project governance structure that allows decision-making at the...
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5 things you can do to speed up decision-making
In my prior three posts I discussed what is needed to help make better, faster project decisions. However, the WHAT you need to make decisions is different from the way a Project Manager and his or her...
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Will PMI’s new requirements credential (PMI-PBA) prevent problems like these?
By “these” I am referring to the Mars Climate Orbiter mission failure of 1995. The pics below tell it’s sad tale. Designed to help scientists understand Mar’s water history and potential for life, the...
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IT business cases and project schedules….a new perspective
Investing in new technology has always been a risky business, but that hasn’t stopped many organizations from forging ahead with grand plans. The reason is the payoff for such systems is enticing. For...
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Is template-driven project management the same as “paint-by-numbers”?
As a member of PMI, I receive several emails a week from Projectmanagement.com notifying me that certain templates are available for free for a limited time. I receive such notices because I’m a member...
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6 ways the PMO can become the hub of PM development
PMO’s looking to increase their value proposition, which many need to do, can make a big impact by becoming the hub of professional development for the project and program managers in their...
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Who determines the PMO’s value?
It is clear from my work in the area of PMO startup and development that there are three key stakeholder groups that determine the PMO’s value. They are the─ Executive(s) under whose organization the...
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5 ways to boost your AND your PMO’s value (Part 1)
Many PMO Directors want to provide value and actually think they are based on their “inside-out” view of the world. The “outside-in” perspective tells a completely different story, one that for many...
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