I raise this question “Is the Project Management Institute (PMI) changing direction?” to generate some discussions on whether PMI is indeed changing its direction of it is being a follower or a leader for project management? Initially, we posted this article without offering much of our opinion in order to generate discussions, which it did...
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has just published Implementing Organizational Project Management: Practice Standard. In this – just published standard – it emphasize the importance of tailoring a project management methodology. However, the main focus is on implementing an organizational system. We are happy to see this publication especially that we have been advocating the need for...
In this post we are sharing a Radio interview conducted with yours truly for the show “Stu Taylor on Business”. Stu Taylor is the host of a popular radio show syndicated in the United States – Money Matters Radio Network on WBNW, WPLM, WESO. It is also aired via streaming audio on www.MoneyMattersBoston.com. The show is...
In this blog we will do something different – post a presentation from slide share. [slideshare id=32342236&doc=introductiontoprojectmanagement-140315050113-phpapp01]
Project success is one of the most hotly debated topics online and there are many discussions threads and on various platforms. Here is one on LinkedIn that was started by Bill Duncan, the main author of the original PMBOK® Guide. We have written many articles on this subject, developed an approach on project success, and even...
In this post, we would like to share with you the publishing of our book Project Management Foundation; this book is edition 2 of our original book (The Inheritance) but we are publishing this edition with a new title. The book introduces The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAM2P™) using a story telling format.
Project control is vital for management of any projects. We learn to control against the plan but is there one plan on the project life span? If there is more than one plan, which plan do we control against? Four Control Reference Points In the previous articles we introduced the subject and discussed the first...
Project control is an essential concept in project management, yet, some still do not do well, especially in organizations new to project management. Others – follow traditional project control concepts which might not be enough. In this series we address some of the gaps in practice. Project Control CAM2P™ Alternative Perspective We believe that many...
This blog post is also from our upcoming book, Redefining the Basics of Project Management, scheduled for second quarter 2014. We publish this chapter in two parts. Project Estimates across the Project Life Span In the previous article, we discussed the three estimate classification, which we also show on this illustration. Summary of the Three Estimates...
This blog post is also from our upcoming book, Redefining the Basics of Project Management, scheduled for second quarter 2014. We publish this chapter in two parts. Project Estimates across the Project Life Span In the previous chapter[1], we identified two major funds approval and three budgeting points. We also stated that an input to the...
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