Each year we see predictions or trends to observe in the coming year. This is popular in most, if not all, industries. We even see this in professional sports and entertainment. Our Project Management and PMO industry is no different and in this post I'll share some crystal...
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One Veteran's Journey
May 04, 2021
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I suppose it is fitting that my first blog would come at my transition point from active duty military service into the civilian world. This past year has had so many “firsts” that I have lost count. For so long I did not even consider what I wanted to be when I grew up; that is...
Internalizing and Purpose
Mar 02, 2021
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I was working out to some 80’s rock this morning and realized I was nearing the end of my first month of retirement from the Army. Then I realized I was still conducting PT (physical Training) even though so many veterans had told me I was going to get fat and fall apart after retiring. I...
High Voltage Project Management
Jan 27, 2021
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Let there be sound, and there was sound Let there be light, and there was light Let there be drums, there was drums Let there be guitar, there was guitar Oh, let there be rock!
And it came to pass That rock 'n' roll was born All across the land every rockin' band Was blowin' up a storm
One...
3 Key Questions for every PMO
Jan 19, 2021
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Depending on the research you review, or the expert you talk with, you'll get varying answers to how long the average PMO lasts. What everyone seems to agree on though is, PMOs need to provide value to their organization or they'll be eliminated. While the requirement to provide value...
Empowerment Series: 2 Ways to Drive Individual and Team Performance
Dec 21, 2020
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Updated: Dec 22, 2020
Driving performance in 2020 for individuals and teams was a challenge no matter what persona's/hats you wore or types of tools, technologies, and methodologies defined your environment. Reflecting back on interactions and experiences 2 strategies stood...
Selecting a PPM Tool isn't so Simple
Nov 23, 2020
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I am often asked my thoughts on what is the best PPM tool. While this seems like a straightforward question, the answer isn't so simple. How can one know which PPM tool is best without knowing the circumstances of your PMO, organization, team, budget, requirements, etc.
There are many factors...
Empowerment Series: 3 questions to Drive Purpose, Measurement, and Optimization for your teams.
Nov 18, 2020
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Updated: Nov 24, 2020
Delivering on your Emerging Technology Roadmap? Here are some options and questions to ask when accelerating your investment in emerging tech and empowering your teams and partners to deliver.
2020 is coming to a close. With it, so too are Q1...
Leaving a Legacy
Nov 06, 2020
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I signed out on terminal leave, or final vacation time, from the Army yesterday. Twenty-three years and six months after entering basic training in July of 1997 as a seventeen-year-old kid. I’ve had a lot of time to process my pending retirement this past year, but it didn’t...
Dealing with Scary Project Gremlins
Oct 26, 2020
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As we get ready to celebrate Halloween I am reminded about the scary moments on projects and starting my project management career. Thinking back to my younger days I enjoyed dressing up in my Halloween costumes and “trick or treating” through the neighborhood to collect candy. I...
Developing an Agile Mindset
Oct 20, 2020
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I was asked, during a recent Agile transformation, if Agile was the new flavor of the month. It’s a funny question, since Agile practices were developed in the 90’s. After 20 years I think we can safely say it isn’t a fad.
It really isn’t even...
One Veteran's Journey
Oct 10, 2020
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I suppose it is fitting that my first blog would come at my transition point from active duty military service into the civilian world. This past year has had so many “firsts” that I have lost count. For so long I did not even consider what I wanted to be when I grew up; that is...
