By definition, most of the world is average. In today's fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, mediocrity often seems to dominate. From corporate cultures that settle for "good enough" to teams that lack motivation and drive, achieving high performance in project management can be a challenge akin to climbing a mountain without hiking boots. Yet, it is … [Read more...]
If I told you there's an element of project management that causes mistakes to be forgiven (or forgotten), would you believe me? That must be a click bait hook line! You see, not all mistakes are created equal. Some create bigger problems than others. Some create problems that last longer than others. Still others create more personal conflict between stakeholders … [Read more...]
Project management is a critical discipline in the modern business world, ensuring that complex projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Over the years, several project managers have stood out for their exceptional skills, innovative approaches, and significant contributions to their fields. Although some debate will exist … [Read more...]
You've probably been there. A project manager gets a weekly report that shows the project's time and expenses, and it's a little too high. The project hasn't advanced as far as its expenses have. Someone, somewhere has introduced inefficiencies that now need to be addressed. This is scope creep, the unauthorized inclusion of unplanned work into a project. Scope … [Read more...]
Recently, I was left in awe at how some of the world's best athletes dedicate years of their lives to honing their skills, sacrificing immense amounts of time that could be spent on other, potentially more enjoyable, things. It goes without saying, that an immense amount of meticulous planning and management goes into preparing for a chance to stand at the top of the … [Read more...]
Few projects out there are as big and complex as the Olympic games. They're truly in a category of their own due to their massive visibility and the world scale construction projects leading up to it. It gets awarded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to the host city more than 10 years in advance of the two-week long event, and the entire decade is spent in a … [Read more...]
Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" is a timeless masterpiece, offering strategic insights that have influenced military leaders, business executives, and strategists for centuries. Although it was written over two millennia ago, the principles laid out in this ancient text are remarkably applicable to modern project management. A project is not necessarily a "battle to be won," … [Read more...]
By now most people have heard of the tragic events of October 21, 2021 involving the actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie, "Rust." In case you haven't, a loaded handgun was accidentally used in place of a prop, and was discharged during filming of the movie, killing the camera operator and injuring a producer. The details are easily found on the internet or read … [Read more...]
In the dynamic world of project management, maintaining control over project spending is crucial for ensuring success and meeting stakeholder expectations. When project expenses spiral out of control, it can jeopardize timelines, quality, and overall project goals. One of the most effective tools to regain control is a well-crafted project scope statement. This document … [Read more...]
By now most people have heard about the disaster of the OceanGate Titan, the underwater submersible that imploded on its way down to the Titanic wreck site carrying five billionaires on a tourist mission. I'm genuinely surprised about how little the project management community is talking about this, because the lessons appear to be vast. Although the cause is not … [Read more...]
