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Changing Assumptions

January 28th, 2010 · 101 Comments

When we first build our [tag-tec]project plan[/tag-tec], we need to make many [tag-dir]assumptions. As part of our project plan, we need to document what these assumptions are. We also need to acknowledge the reality that many of those assumptions may not prove out as the project unfolds.

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Tags: Project Management Process

Choosing Project Communications – Think Out of the Box!

September 29th, 2007 · 17 Comments

Can you think a little out of the box for more effective communications to your stakeholders? Today we have many available means of communications, and this post lists 23. Sometimes project managers have unique communication needs for their projects. Try repurposing some old ideas and build some novel and effective solutions!

Here is a quick but growing list common means of communications on projects today and when you should consider using them. If you are used to working within a confined niche, these might help you to think outside the box a bit for some new and effective possibilities:

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Tags: Soft Skills

All I need to Learn About Project Management and Leadership, I Learned from The Godfather

August 30th, 2007 · 815 Comments

Great examples of leadership do not always come from the most admirable sources. We can learn a great deal about leadership from some who we do not otherwise admire.

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Tags: Soft Skills

Scrum and CMMI – Perfect Together?

August 7th, 2007 · 900 Comments

There would seem to be a mismatch between these two approaches – but then again, maybe not. It depends, I think, on how it is handled from a management perspective, and it could be a great experiment! It seems that the answer could lie in the Work Breakdown Structure.

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Tags: Project Management Process