How IT Projects Actually Get Budgeted and Approved
A project does not get funded because it is a good idea. Here is how IT projects actually get budgeted and approved: the four-part business case, the CapEx and OpEx bucket that decides what is easy to approve, and the three gates every project has to clear.
What “Systems Thinking” Really Means (3 Real Examples)
Stripped of the jargon, systems thinking is simple: if you do something more than once, you can build a repeatable process around it. Here are three real examples you can apply today.
Use This Simple Framework to Manage ANY Project (Even Without a PMP)
If you want to become a really good project manager, you need to learn how to actually manage projects — not just talk about them. After more than eight years managing multimillion-dollar initiatives in banking, retail, security, and manufacturing, I’ve learned that most people overcomplicate project management.The truth is: almost every successful project — no […]