Musings on Project Management

AUGUST 2, 2020

"When I plan a project, the first thing I do is make a list of what's unique . what will my new and untried experiences be for myself and my team, and what's new for the customer: will they see the value?" Not actually me, but others whom I respect say this It strikes me that what is said above is just common sense; profound in its plainspoken words But, then what?

Planning 170

Planning Risk Management Risk 170

Kiron Bondale

AUGUST 2, 2020

(From Monty Python’s Flying Circus – Eric Idle). If a survey of teams was conducted to find out what they hated the most about working on projects, governance is likely to rank fairly high. Ask a group of project managers working for a large organization the same question and governance is likely to receive the most votes. This is because most governance approaches are or at least perceived as being onerous and viewed as barriers rather than enablers to getting work done.

Governance 227

Governance Government Influencer Controlling 227

MPUG

AUGUST 2, 2020

Due to Covid-19, MPUG has seen many in our network experience sudden changes in their projects and/or employment. Some have lost their jobs entirely. Emily Gray has been working in the field of recruitment and talent management since 2011. Like many other professionals, she lost her position this spring due to Covid-19 and her employer’s changing business needs.

2011 52

2011 2020 Initiating 52