This is an update to a post on my previous blog “Views from the Enterprise.” It is one of my favourite posts and is inspired by the weather today in Atlanta. I’m a runner. For the last ten years, I have run to exercise and escape. I have run 5Ks, 10Ks, several half and full marathons. Looking back on my ... Read More »
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Top Management ‘Commitment’ versus ‘Engagement’
Top Management commitment is a perennial contributor to troubled projects. However, I have always questioned the wording of this issue as I could not understand how you could not be committed to major multi-million dollar project. After all, the executives are usually the people who initiate the project, are responsible for the funds invested in the project and ultimately the ... Read More »
The Main Ingredient for Getting Troubled Projects Back on Track
Project Leadership (Becoming an Interventionist) When diagnosing project issues it is important to step back from the situation and look objectively at the project as a whole. Often times, the people involved in the day to day project efforts become so engrossed with project status, metrics, and management concerns, that they overlook addressing the root cause of a problem. A ... Read More »
It’s a New Year – Time for a New Plan
The beginning of the New Year is the opportune time to prioritize the list of projects that have accumulated over the last year and develop a strategy for your enterprise applications. One small problem, you are busier than ever and funding is still limited. Nevertheless, it is good to be prepared as you will undoubtedly be asked for your plan ... Read More »