In this podcast, Cornelius Fichtner interviews Hussain Bandukwala about the steps required to set up a PMO in 100 days. Hussain Bandukwala has a passion for PMOs, and both write …
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Scrum, the risk-reduction framework
Scrum does not clearly define any controls. Since Scrum is a risk-reduction framework, it already contains various risk controls. It is important to remember that Scrum is designed to solve …
One simple question sure to start an honest risk discussion
How do you successfully and honestly prompt your stakeholders to open about their risk perspectives and perceptions? There has been, in recent years, a lot of discussion about how valid …
Prioritization | 6 Important prioritization tips
Prioritization is a powerful activity essential to an organization’s success. When your day is dominated by a work whirlwind filled with several things to do and every one of them …
Enough with the ASAP: How to effectively prioritize your tasks
Being able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet project goals is a deal-breaker in project management. Are you falling prey to the ‘ASAP’ trap? We are all familiar with the …
Revisiting the removal of the Delphi technique
With the sixth edition of PMI’s body of knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) came some needed changes in terms of knowledge areas and processes as well as some surprises. One of the …
What People Really Think About Risk: Podcast
In the podcast, Cornelius Fichtner interviews Dr. David Hillson about his research and insights into what you truly think about when you hear the words “risk” and “opportunity” using the …
3 Ways to become a better leader: Listen, challenge, and commit
Andrew Grove, the former CEO of Intel, a leader has been labeled “the person most responsible for the amazing growth in the power and the innovative potential of microchips.” He …
4 Steps to help organizations view risks as opportunities
A lot of people, including myself when I started working more in risk management, have a hard time with considering risk as a positive event. This comes from years of …
4 Essential tips for creating a project charter
Creating a project charter (following the PMI standard) is one of the first two things that you should accomplish during the initiating phase of the project lifecycle. Identifying your stakeholders …