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Why its important to go above and beyond
Many of us are focused on meeting expectations, but that might be the wrong target. Think about a time when someone went above and beyond...
Apr 132 min read
How to set up a PMO
So your organisation has asked you to set up a PMO. What do you do next? If you read the literature, you can see that there are tons of...
Apr 133 min read
Can you out-puzzle a difficult project?
Sometimes when your project is in such a mess, it can be hard to figure out what the next best thing to do is. Have you seen those...
Apr 133 min read
If you want to be better than the rest, you have to be different from the rest
Most PMOs, most organisations are structured to make as many Project Managers as possible, as average as possible. That's a problem....
Apr 132 min read
Why do bad Project Managers end up running projects?
I've seen thousands of projects in my career. Some of them have not been run very well. For some of them, it was evident that the Project...
Apr 132 min read
Measure twice, cut once
As someone who does a lot of DIY - I'm renovating my house - I'm familiar with the old adage “measure twice cut once”. I'm sure you've...
Apr 132 min read
What’s the difference between project management and project reporting?
Some smart alec somewhere will say that project reporting is a part of project management. After all, we do project reports periodically...
Apr 134 min read
Playing To Win
When there are multiple choices, particularly on the big decisions that make a difference, how do you make sure you make the right...
Apr 133 min read
Data over opinion
There are lots of times on projects when the people around you will know what the right thing to do is. But they may not be right....
Apr 132 min read
Improving your Project Management resume
So you want to improve your Project Management resume. The best way to do that is to start at the end. What’s the end game? Where are you...
Apr 133 min read
Time management for Project Managers
As Project Managers there are always long lists of things to do. The efficiency with which you can get through them can be a game changer...
Apr 135 min read
How do you plan projects when your company doesn't value planning?
It's a question I've been asked a few times in the last week. Where a company doesn't recognise value in project planning and actively...
Apr 133 min read
Is Your Forecasting Effort Worth the Effort?
I was asked to update the project forecast, something that is expected every month. Nothing unusual there. The existing forecast was...
Apr 132 min read
User Stories Are Half the Story. Here’s What’s Missing.
Let me start by saying I am no Business Analyst. So there may be a reason why this is a really stupid idea. Or maybe something like this...
Apr 133 min read
The Purpose-Benefit Gap: Are You Missing the Bigger Picture?
I’ve always been more benefits-focused than your average Project Manager, but focusing too much on the benefits can create problems too....
Apr 133 min read
When you're short on time, don't rush
I was running late for work this morning. I was convinced I was going to miss the bus. So I rushed. I rushed to put my lunch in my bag,...
Apr 132 min read
The Missing Ingredient in Quarterly Planning: Space to Think
The target for the project is known, the value you want to deliver is known, but the mechanics of how to get there are still a mystery....
Apr 133 min read
A GM, a Sponsor, and an Architect Walk Into a Meeting… Who’s Really in Charge?
You have your Steering Committee in a week and you're just starting to put the pack together. One of the sections is for decisions...
Apr 133 min read
The RAG Status Trap: Are You Really on Track?
The project was tracking green and everyone was happy, until they weren't. Don't green projects have a habit of not staying green for...
Apr 132 min read
The Exec Said "Do More"—Here’s How to Push Back
For once the timelines, budget and scope feel like they're in sync. It all makes sense and you're prepared to deliver to Spec. Then...
Apr 132 min read
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