The State of the Cloud
March 16, 2010
There's no doubt that Cloud Computing is a major force on the IT horizon, but security and continuity risks may develop into a dangerous storm for organizations relying on this low-cost alternative. Read More →
The Software Shuffle
March 15, 2010
Software is built on a variety of assumptions, and we need to understand what those assumptions are--and work around them in defining how we use the software. With so many options in the marketplace, how do you decide what's good and what's not? How do... Read more...
Obstacles to Enterprise Agility
March 15, 2010
Most attempts to adopt Scrum in large organizations do not result in durable, ongoing transformation. Obstacles to Scrum adoption are usually obstacles to business success in general, and established organizations are usually reluctant to let go of them.... Read more...
Attack of the Killer Smartphones!
March 15, 2010
Cell phones are getting smarter by the second. What does this mean for project managers--and for those increasingly archaic laptops? (Don't get us started on desktops...) Read More →
Technology: A Blessing and a Curse
March 15, 2010
Thankfully the world has advanced and project managers have a host of tools and technologies at their disposal to make life easier. But we have to be careful--while it can help us become more effective and efficient, it's not a substitute for good management... Read more...
Rejecting the Bachelor (Degree)
March 11, 2010
Who says you need a bachelor's degree? PMs are still learning on the job. While employers prefer software application developers with a bachelor's degree, they're not turning their backs on developers with an associate's degree, vocational certificate... Read more...
Activating Workers to Support Effective Governance
March 11, 2010
Project workers must be active participants in any governance program in order for it to be effective. But how do you enliven the "boring" topic of governance? Here are some ideas that will help the project workforce feel more responsible for governance... Read more...
Haiti: A Crisis Management Nightmare (Part 2)
March 8, 2010
An absence of leadership has crippled rescue efforts. For crisis managers in all areas, this tragedy is a harsh reminder that provides some important lessons. Here, we find out how experts are evaluating the Haitian crisis--and what they anticipate over... Read more...
Central Arizona Project’s OPM3 Story (Part 2)
March 8, 2010
In today's economy, businesses must continuously improve processes and the PMO needs to continue to add value by maturing with the business. How do you know that your PMO and project management processes are effective? Who sets the standards and how do... Read more...
The Incredible Shrinking Project Manager
March 1, 2010
When it comes to traditional projects, an effective project manager who does some essential tasks well clearly adds value in improving predictability, perception and the likelihood of success. But can the same be said for agile projects? Or is there a... Read more...