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Executive Report
Features
A Closer Look at Project Management Trends
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Priorities and Tradeoffs
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Nilesh Chandra, Nick Owen and Scott Lever
(August 16)
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Every project is subject to the triple constraints of time, budget and scope, and they inevitably require tradeoffs. Trouble arises when project leaders and sponsors take an ad-hoc approach to dealing with this reality. Better to anticipate that some tradeoffs will be required and establish your priorities. Here are some practical steps to accomplish this.
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The Adaptive Project Framework
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Robert Wysocki
(June 28)
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The traditional linear models of project management belong to yesterday, according to project management trainer, consultant and best-selling author Robert Wysocki. Here is his introduction to an alternative approach he calls the Adaptive Project Framework, and why he believes it needs to replace the old ways of managing projects.[more]
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A PMO of One
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Bryan Peterson and April Boland
(April 19)
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Many organizations don’t have a formal project management office, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t appointed someone responsible for establishing and enforcing project management processes. If that someone happens to be you, here are some tips for bringing methods to the madness.[more]
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Project Entrepreneurs
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Catherine Rezak
(April 19)
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Today’s successful project management practitioners must add value to the business by offering solutions supporting their company’s strategy. Those who cultivate and apply these four key skills can effect “change without apology” and become more meaningful contributors to their organizations and clients.[more]
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Atten-shun!
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Kathleen Ryan O'Connor
(November 30)
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A leadership boot camp uses military techniques to help managers thrive in uncertain times.[more]
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Change Agents: Assess Impact
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Drew Davision
(August 17)
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When managing change initiatives, project leaders and stakeholders must consider the impact the planned changes will have on a variety of factors throughout the business environment. This “project world view” includes external relationships, products and services, technology and much more. Here’s a framework to follow.[more]
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5 Leadership Habits
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Mark Fritz
(July 20)
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Here are five principles of effective leadership, with particular emphasis on managing teams in today’s complex global business climate.[more]
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The 4 Ps of Strategy Creation
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Ron Price
(May 18)
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Many organizations rush to move their strategic planning efforts toward consensus, failing to realize that it should be a dynamic process that allows for adjustments and alternatives as conditions change. Here is a model for strategy creation that integrates perceptions, performance, purpose and process.[more]
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Enter EPM
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Tom Tobin
(April 20)
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The battle for resources is hitting critical mass in today’s economy. Organizations must be highly selective of what projects they undertake, extremely efficient in their execution, and able to provide a demonstrable ROI at all steps in the process. It can’t be done without enterprise project management, which can’t be successfully implemented without careful attention to cultural adoption.[more]
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The First 90 Days
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Austin Russ
(March 16)
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When a new leader takes the reigns of an ongoing initiative, the transition is fraught with potential setbacks that can cripple the project’s chances of success. To meet the challenges, you need to diagnose the situation and tailor an action plan. Here is a framework that can help build momentum and credibility during this vulnerable period.[more]
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