As a program is a group of related projects, planning a complex program requires the planning of all projects that compose the program. It is important to have a process …
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Find the purpose of your project with three simple questions
What is the purpose of your project or project justification? Are you able to build a strong business case for your next project? Life is difficult. People make it more …
Understanding stakeholder’s attitudes towards risk is key to managing project risks
Risk-like beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder. For every stakeholder taking part in your project or being asked to contribute in some way, each will come …
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 …
Establishing a quality over quantity mindset in our work
Do you provide quality vs quantity at work? Projects in today’s workplace are riddled with partially met milestones, unfinished tasks, and a general lack of follow-through related to everyday work. Why? …
What is the goal of a contract penalty clause?
As a tool to allow people to prepare for the resolution of unexpected issues and conflicts that may arise between parties, a contract penalty clause is widely used as a …
A solution to the dilemma of project success: Programs and benefits realization
Find out more about Programs and benefits realization and improving project success. The concept of success in project management has focused on completing the project on time, within budget, and …
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 …
Creative ways to communicate change
Emails can be boring to read sometimes. Especially lengthy emails with a lot of detail, but in projects, failure to communicate effectively can become very costly. Here are some ways …