Hot Topic : Methodologies
In Search of True Value
August 2, 2010
Why do stakeholders' eyes roll when you try to explain why earned value is a good thing--and how it works? Ever wonder why claiming partial credit for projects in progress is met with skepticism and ire? Maybe it's time to rethink the concept of EV as... Read more...
The EV Foundation
August 2, 2010
Earned value can be a powerful performance measure on projects. But there are several things that need to be in place before it can ever be adopted by a PM on a single project, let alone by an organization on all of its projects. Read More →
CIOs: Consider Divesting Your Budgets
July 20, 2010
For too long, the IT department has been shouldering the financial burdens of other department projects within organizations. It's time for CIOs to stand up and speak out and reclaim their budgets in 2011. Read More →
Five Agile Pitfalls
July 19, 2010
Agile methods are powerful approaches that bring many benefits to how we undertake project work. However, they are not immune to misuse or failure. The following list of five common pitfalls is often seen in organizations switching to agile. Read More →
Delivering the Goods
July 19, 2010
While you are rarely in a position to make the strategic or operational decisions for the organization, your intelligence can support these key decisions. That is the real benefit of a good business intelligence group, and the following four things can... Read more...