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...
Since we have published the last article on the PMBOK® Guide we are receiving feedback. The challenge is that feedback is coming on different online groups so it is hard to address for all. Therefore, we decided to use this follow-up post to address some of the feedback; without naming the people commenting.
Abstract One of the objectives of the PMBOK® Guide is to promote a common language then why does it include contradictory terms or misleading terms?
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...
To PMP or not to PMP that is the question! I need to decide and I am looking for your help. “You do not know me?” That is OK … you can still help … I have SOME books – I do not know what they are, and I read some of them, maybe 30%...
Through this blog post we share a presentation on project management certifications, what are they, who issue them, what values do they offer the individuals or hiring managers, and what are their limitations. [slideshare id=33485744&doc=pmcertifications-140414005032-phpapp02]
In this article we discuss a situation that is somewhat representative of the project management training – in particular PMP training. This case reflects some of the bad situations out in the market but we must stress this is not about all providers. Like everything else in life there are good, bad, and ugly situations....
This post is an Appendix in a book we are finalizing at this time to send to the publisher; Redefining the Basics of Project Management is expected in the market by the end of March 2014. It is common to hear the following question: “how much effort should we spend on planning” or “how long...
In this article we address a major gap in the practice of project management today! Our hypothesis is that this GAP is one of the leading factors contributing to project challenges and failures. This is a controversial topic since it touches on what project management professionals practice – based on their understanding of global standards, such as...
This article is the third of a series that we published in a regional magazine a few years back. The concepts that we discussed then and the message of these articles are still applicable today, hence the republication here! In another article we posed this question: with the construction boom in the Region[1] how effective...
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