EFFECTIVE RECOVERY PLAN VS GOOD-LOOKING GANTT CHART
The grand illusion of project recovery efforts is the assumption that a good-looking Gantt Chart represents an effective recovery plan.
Read MoreA GOOD RECOVERY PLAN
THE COST OF A GOOD RECOVERY PLAN
What is the cost of a good recovery plan? I mean a really good recovery plan that cuts to the heart of the matter – identifies root causes of the problem, and working collaboratively with other stakeholders, devises solutions to them and build those into a recovery plan that works, and puts the project back…
Read MoreHOW TO PREPARE A RECOVERY PLAN THAT WORKS
This half-day workshop on How to Prepare a Recovery Plan that Works will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting a cutoff date, carrying out a comprehensive/ joint schedule review, conducting root-cause-analysis, isolating root causes, resolving issues, and developing a recovery plan. It will also review productivity issues that need to be considered including overtime deterioration.
Read MoreSEASONS GREETINGS
It is that time of year again when we have to look back and take stock. Well, regardless of what our experiences have been, we need to show gratitude.
There is no point in beating ourselves over the head if the year has not yielded us the expected results. We should rather conduct a thorough review, take not of what worked, learn from what did not work, and plan to make the coming year better.
Read MoreProject Management Context
In today’s essay I intend to situate project management in its context. I want to remind project teams that projects and project management occur in the context of the larger organization and are affected by its environment. I also want to remind organizational leaders that organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines may enhance or hinder project…
Read MoreProject Management for Busy Professionals
Date: 17 – 21 Jan 2022 This is a foundational course that cuts through the clutter and focuses on the key principles of project management. It offers a stream-lined approach to project management gleaned from the best practices of experienced, effective project professionals and managers. It is intended for anyone who needs to lead or…
Read MoreLEADING UP: A CRITICAL SKILL FOR PROJET MANAGER EFFECTIVENESS
One of the key challenges that project managers face, especially in matrix organizations, is the lack of adequate authority to carry out their responsibilities. They must rely on their influence, communication, negotiation, and other skills to obtain required cooperation and resources from functional managers, who are most often their superiors in the organization. Now, one…
Read MoreLeadership for Project Managers, Team Leaders and Senior Engineers
This course is cover: Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Portfolio, Program and Project Management Introduction to Project Management as a vehicle for delivering Organizational Strategy Introduction to Project Team Development Personality Types and Impact on Teams Introduction to Strength-based Teams and Leadership Introduction to Team Communication and Collaboration This will be facilitated by a…
Read MoreNew Project Team Member: Team Cohesion Implications
The addition of new team member midway into the project comes with risks that must be managed.
It can introduce conflicts, communication problems or even set the team back so much that team development processes have to be repeated.
