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How to Avoid Being Stalked By Scope Creep: The Project Charter

How to Avoid Being Stalked By Scope Creep: The Project Charter

Scope Creep. Sometimes it’s politically motivated. Sometimes it’s intentional. Sometimes it’s a misunderstanding. But it’s always painful.

Silence is not agreement; Don't let others hold their breath

Silence is not agreement; Don’t let others hold their breath

It’s not often, but I believe we have all experienced the meeting that goes too smoothly. There’s anywhere from four to eight people, trapped with each other for an hour, around our favorite conference table.

The 3 Great Interrupters: Meetings, Management and Drive-Bys

The 3 Great Interrupters: Meetings, Management and Drive-Bys

Recently, we’ve introduced Commitment Based Estimation  to a couple of our software teams. Typically, this helps a team provide highly-accurate estimates. These teams go on to deliver successfully by meeting these estimates.

Solutioners are from Mars, Supporters are from Venus

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.

Change Control: Do You Own It or Does It Own You?

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.

Eliminating the "Black Box Effect"

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.

Alignment: Antidote to Rework

Alignment: Antidote to Rework

Learn how reaching alignment between the IT and Business before a project begins can reduce rework every time.

The Role Call: A New Practice to Set Your Team Up for Success

The Role Call: A New Practice to Set Your Team Up for Success

By ensuring that these four specific roles are incorporated into your team, you can increase your chances of project success.

IT as Great Facilitators Part 4

IT as Great Facilitators Part 4

Discover how great facilitators can lead teams to success.

IT as Great Facilitators Part 3

IT as Great Facilitators Part 3

Learn how this facilitation exercise can help shine light on the importance of Commitment Based Estimating.