Those of you who have followed my PMO Blog for some time know that I am very interested in Project Lessons Learned and their impact on future project team behavior and success. Among the themes that I have developed are: 1. Why it is desirable to conduct Project Lessons Learned reviews at specific intervals in the project such as Phase Gates rather than waiting until … [Read more...] about PMO Trends for 2011: Project Lessons Learned Will Add a New Dimension to Project Planning and Reporting
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Application of “Design Thinking” Principles to the Complete Definition of Project Business Requirements
"Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later" Sounds like a hit song or a cry that something may have gone wrong with the relationship at hand. Turns out that "Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later" describes a number of consequences of project scenarios with which we all are familiar. It was an expression I coined one time in response to a PMO Manager with whom I worked who wanted to proceed with a … [Read more...] about Application of “Design Thinking” Principles to the Complete Definition of Project Business Requirements
3 Steps To Happiness For Project Managers
Ultimately, after all is said and done, I believe that we all are searching for "happiness" in our lives. It's that combination of emotions, activities and long lasting collaborations which bring us satisfaction and enjoyment from living everyday. When my daughter was married six years ago, I gave a toast in which I addressed "happiness." I said that happiness really … [Read more...] about 3 Steps To Happiness For Project Managers
What is the Actual Cost to Your PMO for not Capturing and Sharing Project Lessons Learned?
This past week was the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans. The commentary on "Meet the Press" stated that it was the largest "man-made" disaster in U.S. history; not the largest "natural disaster." Why? Because at some point in the past, a large (failed) project was undertaken to reinforce New Orleans' levee system. This project was supposed … [Read more...] about What is the Actual Cost to Your PMO for not Capturing and Sharing Project Lessons Learned?
Five Tangible Things Aspiring Young Project Managers Can Do to Enhance Their Capabilities
I have noticed recently, in the Discussion sections of LinkedIn's Project Managers, PMO, and PMO Bloggers Groups, that aspiring young project managers have been requesting advice from more experienced project managers and PMO leaders as to what steps they can take to enhance their ability to move forward in the "project community" and to advance their project management … [Read more...] about Five Tangible Things Aspiring Young Project Managers Can Do to Enhance Their Capabilities
