I have received a number of comments from readers of my blog MEL BOST PMO EXPERT that make the observation that applying the Framework I have stressed in my book, Lessons Learned: Taking Project Management to a New Level, must mean that you have a large business process that needs improvement. However, consider the fact that lessons learned are all around us in everyday … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned Don’t Have to Imply BIG Process
Toward a Process State of Mind
I am sure that most of my readership is familiar with the Billy Joel song "New York State of Mind." Those of you around New York will recognize in this song some familiar landmarks and favorite places which he says creates a "New York State of Mind." His longing for the old familiar of New York and its surroundings is particularly appealing in this song, which has become one … [Read more...] about Toward a Process State of Mind
How to Capitalize on the Life Cycle Position of your Project to Determine the Best Applications of Energy and Activity Levels for Your Project Team
As most of my readers know, for the past twenty years I have been actively involved in defining project practices and in leading project teams to successful completion of projects. I have learned a great deal through direct experience, feedback from other project managers, and from benchmarking my own organization’s practices versus those of others. But I never cease to … [Read more...] about How to Capitalize on the Life Cycle Position of your Project to Determine the Best Applications of Energy and Activity Levels for Your Project Team
Build RESILIENCY into YOUR Practices as You Build Capability to Perform
Those of you who saw the NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks yesterday are certainly asking yourselves the question about how a team can appear to play so poorly for 55 minutes of the game and then win the game to go to the Super Bowl in two weeks. The Seattle Seahawks are certainly an excellent team and certainly a well coached team … [Read more...] about Build RESILIENCY into YOUR Practices as You Build Capability to Perform
How Can the Process of Osmosis Positively Impact Project Manager Performance?
It's funny how the brain and your mind work together--even when you are not engaged consciously in an activity. Take for example one of the Lou Tice principles I have often referred to in this blog. Lou Tice often said that managers should not wait until they have assembled all their resources to make bold plans. Instead, managers should focus their attention and … [Read more...] about How Can the Process of Osmosis Positively Impact Project Manager Performance?
