Project Decelerators – what are they?
You are excited. A newly minted project manager, you have just received your first assignment: develop the new version of […]
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Project Management and the Myth of Sisyphus
Many people have heard about the fate of Sisyphus, but not as many people know why. That is what we
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What happens if the Dog Catches the Car?
I grew up in a rural area. Rural enough that dogs chased cars. Extraordinarily enough, the dogs never caught the
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Project Management and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
Have you ever been on a project or program where all the PMs knew that their project was in trouble,
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Are You the One-Eyed Man in the Land of the Blind or The Blind Leading the Blind?
Have you ever asked yourself this question? I have. There were times I thought I was sure I knew what
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Are You a Seeker or a Dwarf?
When Project Managers and others work on projects, they often consider themselves enlightened seekers. People seeking new and better ways
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Ask For It!
Have you started the conversation with your team about Expected Behaviors yet? The dialogue may not be as uncomfortable you
It’s Official – Start Digging!
Today, President Obama signs a massive Economic Stimulus Package, offering significant funding for new infrastructure projects. Dust off your shovels!
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Are Your Projects Shovel-Ready and Team Prepared?
Are your projects “shovel ready”? For those of you who have not been paying attention, shovel ready projects is the
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No Oxygen at the Top: Project Management Challenges at the Everest of Organizations
If you’ve ever been inside of a tin of sardines you will have a pretty good idea of what it’s
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Go Ahead, Be Bold!
I’m sure you’ve all heard that old saying, “There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots, but there are no
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