Wed.May 11, 2016

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Technical debt -- A definition?

Musings on Project Management

Technical debt: we've all written about it; I've described in my book, Project Management the Agile Way (see below), but I guess the industry has never settled on a formal definition. I've always thought of it as a "punch list" that is a "debt" that must be retired in the future. stuff that needs to get DONE or fixed so that we can say to the sponsor: hey, it's DONE and the QUALITY is.

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GPM Certified Project Managers are Making a Difference!

Green Project Management

In 2013, we started the GPM-b certification. One of our first to be certified was Katharine Foley from Ireland. Katharine was a self-study who took our GPM-b exam March 19th, 2013. She has been an advocate for GPM for four years and recently renewed her certification. As more and more GPM-b’s will be renewing, we […]. The post GPM Certified Project Managers are Making a Difference!

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Stakeholder Influencing Process [Video]

Project Risk Coach

If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. Often times, the problems we encounter as project managers are not technical; they are interpersonal issues. Some project managers fail to reach their potential due to poor stakeholder management. In this video, Colin Gautrey shares his insights on how to influence stakeholders.

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The Two Styles of Project Leadership: Which One Are You?

LiquidPlanner

Being a leader can be considered both a position of power and vulnerability. You are in both a role of influence and one with high visibility. All the while, the effect you have on teams and individuals is meaningful. That’s why it matters to do your job effectively. After all, team leaders are often a big reason why many of us either stay at a job or leave.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.