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 »
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The Enterprise Application Inflection Point – Are We There Yet?
As 2010 comes to a close, there is more optimism in the air regarding 2011 and the prospects for an increase in technology spending and enterprise application projects. But are we ‘there’ yet? And what will ‘there’ look like when we arrive? If we look back over the past couple of years, the economy has all but halted spending on ... Read More »
Collaborative Intervention: A Practical Guide for Proactive Project Management
Most organizations do not anticipate project failure. Instead, they plan for success, governed by budget, next step deliverables, executive expectations, and go-live deadlines. Heads-down to the task at hand, project teams often plan for and address risks and issues that are anticipated to occur over the course of the project. But how do you address hidden risks, such as poor ... Read More »
The Story Behind No Wishing Required
In the summer of 2009, I began the process of writing a book. The purpose of the book was to document my experiences and methodologies for overseeing the implementations of complex business software applications. With not much more than a few ideas and limited time, the project sat in the back of my mind for the next several months as ... Read More »