Many projects are already late or at high risk of being behind on the day they start. That is why project managers should recognize that their projects are at least …
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3 Traits that define leaders that are great performers
Which traits define leaders that are great performers? Having worked on many initiatives and in several organizations worldwide, I have been fortunate enough to observe professionals performing various roles and …
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Why the confusion around Agile in the software development community?
Agile is a term that generates heated debates within the project management and software development communities. This is because not everyone really understands what Agile is, and many people use …
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3 Ps of project management
Planning and managing a project involves many elements that cannot be all included in one article. However, they can be grouped into three major categories: Product, People, and Process. Product: …
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Why is managing projects hard?
Many projects are not completed on time and budget or do not deliver the intended business benefits and value even when they finish on time and budget. The data about …
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2 Facets of project leaders
“Take the bull by the horns” is a phrase believed to have originated in the American West around the 1800s. It means confronting a problem head-on versus waiting for the …
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Is your software development project really Agile?
Since the authors of the “Manifesto for Agile Software Development” developed “an alternative to documentation-driven, heavyweight software development processes,” project management practitioners have adopted elements of Agile frameworks, but many …
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3 Fundamental rules project managers should use when planning
Did you know there are some fundamental rules for project managers when planning? Effective planning is the foundation and starting point for any successful initiative. As the saying goes: “Failing …
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Managing risk starts with a simple question: What could go wrong?
Many project managers focus much more on scheduling at the beginning of a project and don’t start giving risk management the attention it deserves until later on, especially when things …