The usefulness of the dashboard system is not in the display of colored lights, but in the precipitation of action to correct the deficiencies indicated by yellow and red [...]
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APA Style Blog: Books That Provoke Our Thanks Writers in psychology and the social and behavioral sciences reach for the APA Publication Manual first when they have style and usage questions. But inevitably, some topics are outside its scope, while others are covered in less detail than one might like. At APA, there are a few resource books [...] Project Management Books Glen Alleman has an interesting list of project management reading that is especially appropriate for anyone involved with the management of DoD projects. I have read most of the books he recommends, and agree with his choices. I also agree with Glen’s comments regarding the (mis)use of [...] Amateurs study strategy, professionals [...] A Process Framework for Increasing the Probability of Project Success The processes needed to increase the probability of a project’s success include: The cost estimates for the project and the basis of estimate for those costs. The customer wants to know how much the product or service will cost People, Processes, and Technology Want to find the way to increase the probability of a project’s success? It’s not the tools – it’s the people. I am currently working on a proposal response for a DoD agency RFP. I have been staring at this quote written on my whiteboard for almost two months. I believe it zeros right [...] Projects introduce change….which needs managing During a project management training course the group looked at managing change. Participants were clear that the company did not manage change very well. So, Ron threw down the gauntlet and asked them how they think it ought to be managed. The result of this work is shown below. Communicate throughout the change. [...] Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About PM 2.0 From a April 2009, Defense Acquisition University (people who know some things about project management) “Insight Days” conference, there are 5 core “tools” needed for program success: Earned Value performance measurement used to measure physical percent complete More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren’t so busy denying them. Thanks to Paul Ritchie [...] |
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