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Stepping Back and Stepping Up
IT departments need to step back from leading on what technologies are used by organizations, and primary business unit leaders need to step up.
Why Have I Never
The work of C-suite executives seems to be the perfect area to focus process improvement projects, but have you ever heard of anyone actually doing such a project?
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On Taking the Time to Do Change Management Right
Good change management does not always increase the quality of project deliverables, but it does increase stakeholder support for them.
When Experience Matters
Some consulting work can be successfully accomplished without extensive employment experience; change management consulting work cannot.
On the Selflessness of Selfishness
Staff who refuse to work unrealistically long hours should feel good about themselves for helping to stop the perpetuation of coercive and exploitative work environments.
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On Taking the Time to Do Change Management Right
Good change management does not always increase the quality of project deliverables, but it does increase stakeholder support for them.
When Experience Matters
Some consulting work can be successfully accomplished without extensive employment experience; change management consulting work cannot.
On the Selflessness of Selfishness
Staff who refuse to work unrealistically long hours should feel good about themselves for helping to stop the perpetuation of coercive and exploitative work environments.
Who Is Looking Out for Your Organization’s Interests
There are several good reasons to always have an internal project manager oversee the work of external consulting groups, not the least of which is that it ensures someone is always looking out for your organization’s best interests.
Who Should Project Managers Report To?
In many organizations, project management is part of the IT department, but this is not the best organizational structure for ensuring projects meet the needs of end users.
Old Software and New Tricks
Are you sure that the software system you are about to replace cannot meet your organization’s needs?
Stepping Back and Stepping Up
IT departments need to step back from leading on what technologies are used by organizations, and primary business unit leaders need to step up.
Why Have I Never
The work of C-suite executives seems to be the perfect area to focus process improvement projects, but have you ever heard of anyone actually doing such a project?
The Real Role of a Project’s Executive Sponsor
The role of a project’s executive sponsor is not to remove roadblocks encountered by the project team. It is to keep such roadblocks from ever popping up in the first place.
The Chess Game of Project Communications
The phases of a project’s communications effort mirror those of a chess match. If the project team plays its pieces well, all stakeholders will win.
Time Efficiency Gains are Intrinsically Worthless
Time efficiency gains are in and of themselves of no value to an organization, but the right types of time efficiency gains can be converted into things that are valuable.
Do Not Sell Your Organization’s Soul to Technology
The best organizations have a soul. The wrong technology can kill it.