Winning with “Project SD”
Every team needs a process they can embrace because they know that process will get them to the desired result.
Project Glossary: The Right Way to Create One
How about a project glossary that is used to explain the intention of a word, not just to define it? Learn how a project glossary can help create alignment.
September 17, 2012 | 3 comments | View Post
Announce Changes and Avoid Wig-Outs
In previous posts, I have discussed best practices around Change Control. Or, maybe I should say “lack of best practices” since so many organizations either fail to follow a defined process or simply don’t have one.
August 29, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
So You Want A Promotion? “What Problem Are You Solving?”
I had an “AHA” about a great way to eliminate the more painful conversations around career growth and how to focus on true opportunities. It centers around the question: “In a particular role, what problem are you trying to solve?”
August 10, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
What Taking-a-Hike Can Teach Us About Business
Learn how to prevent a “death march” by knowing and recognizing limitations of all forms.
Solutioners are from Mars, Supporters are from Venus
Are you a solutioner or a supporter? Uncover the difference and how to work together to set your teams up for success.
June 18, 2012 | 3 comments | View Post
Why Your Change Request Estimates May Be Out Of This World!
Estimate Change Requests by not only measuring the effort the change would take to implement but also the impact it has on the rest of the build.
June 4, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
Change Control: Do You Own It or Does It Own You?
Change controls don’t mean that the project has to go off the rails. Check out some of these best practices to manage and implement change.
April 24, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Eliminating the “Black Box Effect”
Learn techniques on how to create more visibility in your projects in order to track progress and create alignment between the business and IT.
April 12, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Alignment Through Visibility
Learn the difference between visibility and transparency in order to ensure alignment and project success.
March 27, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post