Sat.Aug 29, 2020

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The Perfect Storm for The Project Economy

Leading Answers

The winds of change were strong before the COVID-19 pandemic. Driven by three macroeconomic trends, the need for projects and project managers was increasing. These three trends are: 1) Accelerating rates of technology adoption. 2) The switch to alternative energy sources to maintain GDP and meet emissions targets. 3) Infrastructure projects for population growth.

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Empty suit

Musings on Project Management

Back in the day, project leaders wore something more than 'business casual'. Both men and women dressed for their roles. But, alas, some of these "suits" [including ladies' attire] were 'empty'. If there were informing principles that guided policy and decisions, they only seemed to emerge when the consensus was already formed. It was frustrating to work for those people.

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[Myth Busting] What Is User Story?

Scrum.org

What's up awesome people. I hope you are having a good weekend. Recently many people asked me how to write a perfectly detailed user story. Many of these people came from project management and business analysis background. Many people think that User Story is about a template for writing requirements. Is this what user stories is about? Well, we have to listen to Ron Jeffries, as one of the individual who came up with the User Story practice, to know what User Stories is about.

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How to Work Effectively as a Remote Project Manager

Project Smart

Remote working, already on the rise in recent years, has become even more prominent during the COVID-19 lockdown. Even businesses that have long shied away from working from home have seen the positive impact it can have on the workforce and overall productivity.

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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.