That's a hell of a question to ask when you're the consultant asking a client why they want to start a Project Management Office (PMO). But, it's one I felt necessary because thus far their...
"Can you make a decision on this?"
This question can strike terror in the hearts of many! Does the decision need to be made today? Will it cause irreparable harm to the project and...
"We're more concerned about meeting customer needs than defining done."
For years, I have defined "Done" as a clearly articulated definition of the output of a project. Simple enough. The project...
The project management industry continues to evolve. Traditional responsibilities of a project professional continue to be blurred. In our hybrid reality of remote teams and short-staffed...
"Design the project development approach based on the context of the project, its objectives, stakeholders, governance, and the environment using "just enough" process to achieve the desired...
"Demonstrate and adapt leadership behaviors to support individual and team needs." PMBOK, pg. 40
Leadership is one of the most critical skills a project professional needs for success. In most...
"Recognize, evaluate, and respond to the dynamic circumstances within and surrounding the project in a holistic way to positively affect project performance." PMBOK, pg. 37
I don't know how many...
"Continually evaluate and adjust project alignment to business objectives and intended benefits and value." PMBOK pg. 34
This is my favorite principle out of the 12. When I first started my career,...
"Project teams are made up of individuals who wield diverse skills, knowledge, and experience. Project teams that work collaboratively can accomplish a shared objective more effectively and...
"Stewards act responsibly to carry out activities with integrity, care, and trustworthiness while maintaining compliance with internal and external guidelines. They demonstrate a broad commitment...
Have you ever heard the term "IT and the Business?" Have you ever said "IT and the Business?" Did you know every time you say "IT and the Business" a baby kitten dies?
OK, that last part isn't true...
"Our PMO is like riding a roller coaster where the safety bar meant to keep you from flying out works about 50% of the time...or less."
The advantage of presenting and being a panelist at...
Every project manager knows they need to execute on projects within the constraints of time, cost, scope, and quality. They also know to be successful requires meeting project requirements...
I'm sure you've all seen them. Those Disney movies where life is happy and carefree in the beginning. Then, bad shit happens and there's chaos, sadness, and destruction. The hero, or heroes, fight...
"Will you be a reference for me?"
I've worked with this person a couple times over the past 6 years. She's smart, driven, can see the big picture and knows how to tactically plan to realize company...
