Project Managers wear PRADA
And who says Project Managers do not know fashion couture? How does this tie to what we do daily you …
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A Recipe for Family Success
A recipe alone doesn’t make cookies, but it’s a start. And great chefs don’t need a recipe book, but someone …
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The POO Code, Epilog
The “secret” code to success and advancement in any organization is to make yourself more valuable, align with organizational goals, …
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The POO Code, Chapter Four
The escalation process worked! As work on the program drifted past the scheduled completion date, Proman sensed the pressure coming …
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Project Turkey
Just as there are many ways to manage a project, there are many ways to cook a turkey. We all …
Over-extending – over-commitment – over-time
My ex-husband always made us late for appointments because he’d estimate time “as the crow flies” – not ever taking …
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How to Kill a Project
It seems to me that too many High Tech companies have become so bureaucratic that the processes and meetings and …
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Rescuing a Late Project – What Will You Do?
Do you recognize that your current project is late, but you haven’t taken steps necessary to rescue it, except for …
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Six Thinking Hats
A short while ago, our fearless leader, Kimberly, wrote about the six hats. I thought I’d add a little to …
Drill Sgt. or Project Manager?
I had dinner tonight at the Cheesecake Factory. I sat at the bar ’cause it was so crowded and next …
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Invest Now or Pay Later?
The payment is project failure. The investment is effective project sponsorship. Successful project managers invest in managing their sponsors: they …
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