Quotes
November 30, 2009
This will be a living post to collect useful quotes and citations. -----------"An 'information shortage' in service is equivalent to material shortage in manufacturing." George, Michael L.. Lean Six Sigma for Service : How to Use... Read more...
Good Project Estimating is an Art and a Science
November 30, 2009
I have been burned more times than I can count by bad estimates. What can a project manager do to help ensure the accuracy of estimates? First we should understand the basics behind the estimating process (there are many more than I have listed here).... Read more...
Free ConfCall 12/3"Project Selection Techniques, PMBOK v4"(PM Exam Study)
November 30, 2009
What: FREE PMP Exam Study Group conference callTopic: "Project Selection Techniques, PMBOK v4”Who: Presenter is Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Engineering, Hewlett Packard CompanyHosted by: Dana Safford, Complex Problem... Read more...
How Many SW Projects Have No Concern About Budget or Schedule?
November 30, 2009
Rob Schneider posted a comment suggesting the PM 2.0 proponents "are people (that) tend to have experience/careers in industries and on projects where scope is fungible."I'm wondering out loud how many software projects have these attributes.... Read more...
Commercial Awareness for Project Managers #pmot
November 30, 2009
How many of us would take on the management of an IT project without a basic understanding of technology? I am guessing not many, yet we are quite happy to take responsibility for often quite commercially complex projects without even a basic awareness... Read more...