Analytics
The Chopping Block: Cutting Features From an IT Project
Consider dropping non-essential features for the good of the project and the organization.
Tag: Project Management
You'd think that setting up the pins and knocking them down would be easy. It isn't.
Project Management
Project Management Lessons From Rush
What you can learn about project management from the world's greatest band.
Collaboration
Blog Bout I: Risk vs. Monopoly
Risk or Monopoly: Which is the better IT-project metaphor?
Project Management
Five Parallels Between Golf and IT Projects
Believe it or not, they are pretty similar.
Project Management
Always Be Closing
Many salespeople lamentably still adhere to an “Always Be Closing” mentality.
Project Management
Social Networking, Miller's Crossing, and Running Things
A post tying these subjects together.
Consulting
Doing Things Right and Doing the Right Things
Rare is the organization that uses its systems wisely.
Consulting
Five Reasons to Fire Your System Integrator
It's tempting to blame the system integrator for all project hassles and differences of opinion. Don't.
Consulting
Changing System Integrators: A Baseball Analogy
Blind faith in consulting firms is rarely justified.
Project Management
The Role of the Project Manager on a Failing IT Project
PMs are important but not omnipotent.
Project Management
The Need to Publicize System Failures
Why we need to peel back the onion.
Consulting
Is a Consultant Project Manager Truly Necessary?
Thoughts on the pros and cons of a dedicated PM.
Project Management
Systems Breakdown Case Study: A Square Peg and a Round Hole
A warts-and-all tale of system mismanagement.
Project Management
When Vendors Enter New Territory
Some are making ill advised moves.
Project Management
Financial Firms Turn the Corner on New Systems
The burnt hand still teaches best.
Consulting
The Unmitigated Disaster
Shane Jewelers filed bankruptcy in January. Read about the carnage.
Project Management
Egolock
When an exec makes a bad decision, refuses to admit it change, and holds steadfast until the bitter end.
Consulting
Trying to Practice What I Preach
Am I happy about unexpected delays? To put it mildly, no.