PHIL SIMON
Three viewpoints on an interesting subject.
Category: Project Management
“Most of the work of project management is correctly prioritizing things and leading the team in carrying them out.”
—Scott Berkun
Category: Project Management
The Practice Mentality
Denial is a better way of getting through another day.
When Consultants Attack….Other Consultants
It’s unfortunate when consultants bicker. Read about why this still happens.
In Defense of Consultants: A Punch-Out Based Rant
Clients who routinely ignore consultants’ advice must forfeit the right to blame said consultants forever.
The Chopping Block: Cutting Features From an IT Project
Consider dropping non-essential features for the good of the project and the organization.
Project Management Lessons From Rush
What you can learn about project management from the world’s greatest band.
Blog Bout I: Risk vs. Monopoly
Risk or Monopoly: Which is the better IT-project metaphor?
Five Parallels Between Golf and IT Projects
Believe it or not, they are pretty similar.
Always Be Closing
Many salespeople lamentably still adhere to an “Always Be Closing” mentality.
Social Networking, Miller’s Crossing, and Running Things
A post tying these subjects together.