Alumni books: Alumnus Mel Bost authors book on project and process management The NERS department congratulates C. Melvin Bost, Jr., on the publication of his new book. Bost (MS Nuclear Science ’71; Ph.D. Candidacy Certificate ’72; MBA Ross School of Business ’78) is the author of Project Management Lessons Learned: A Continuous Process Improvement Framework, published in June … [Read more...] about The NERS department congratulates C. Melvin Bost, Jr., on the publication of his new book.
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Building Future PMO Technology Development “Capability” is the key to Adding “Value”
As I work with project managers in many fields, it is becoming more apparent every day that, in the future, new technology development will play a greater role in delivering “value” from project management. Of course, new technology development has been a major part of many projects. Witness the development of electrical components and controls systems in the Panama Canal … [Read more...] about Building Future PMO Technology Development “Capability” is the key to Adding “Value”
Lessons Learned Don’t Have to Imply BIG Process
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
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
