A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Do subject matter experts make good project managers? An argument that comes up from time to time in project management […]
The Single Best Way to Eliminate Bureaucracy
I’ll start this blog by heartily recommending a listen to Robin Ince’s excellent (and, at 15 minutes, succinct) examination of […]
New Year’s Resolutions: You’re doing them wrong.
New Year is traditionally a time for making changes – but we’ve been coming at them all wrong. There is […]
Nice guys don’t finish last
A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported recently in The Guardian found that disagreeable individuals […]
Six reasons why companies fail to embed good project management
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of giving a talk for the Useful Projects Group. After the session, […]
Three reasons why every project needs a budget (Reason #3)
It is perhaps considered one of the ‘driest’ elements of project management – looking after the budget. Certainly it seems […]
Three reasons why every project needs a budget (Reason #2)
It is perhaps considered one of the ‘driest’ elements of project management – looking after the budget. Certainly it seems […]
Three reasons why every project needs a budget (Reason #1)
It is perhaps considered one of the ‘driest’ elements of project management – looking after the budget. Certainly it seems […]
On having a hobby
It’s good to have a hobby. We all need something to keep us grounded when the stress and overwhelm of […]
What does finished look like?
I’ve been focussing on some project requirements recently and have been reminded that it is useful, when discussing requirements, to […]