Musings on Project Management

APRIL 13, 2016

Are you a procrastinator? Do you manage schedule? Do you think of yourself as a risk manager? Do you understand the concept of schedule buffers and the critical chain methodology? Then, you'll understand that handling your tendency to put things off, and managing slack and schedule buffers are not that much different.

Critical Chain 174

Critical Chain Risk Management Risk 174

Ron Rosenhead

APRIL 13, 2016

I must get at least 3 calls per months where the conversation moves from can you run a project management course to the above issue. Needs are being identified and courses set up (qualification or non qualification) and people put their names forward (sometimes via their manager) to attend the courses. What could be simpler? My concern is with this process.

PMI 146

PMI Budget Initiating Process 146

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 13, 2016

This year sees me interviewing 10 amazing women in project management to celebrate blogging for 10 years. Today it’s the turn of Sarah Coleman, who has been inspirational in her work in leadership. Sarah is coauthor of Project Leadership *, a book about…leading projects! Now in its third edition, it’s a practical book covering engagement, communication, vision and strategy.

Leadership 170

Leadership Construction Energy Influencer 170