We are in a project economy. “The Project Economy is one in which people have the skills and capabilities they need to turn ideas into reality.” — The Project Management Institute (PMI) When people fail to turn ideas into reality or when businesses fail to turn strategies into results, a common root cause is that… Continue reading Project Management Skills and Capabilities
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Continuous Improvement is More Than Projects
In my June blog Achieving Improvement, I discussed what makes a project goal achievable and emphasized that it should not be set based solely on the desirability to improve performance. We must identify a specific opportunity that can be reliably and effectively converted into results using a proven, systematic approach. Unfortunately, most continuous improvement (CI)… Continue reading Continuous Improvement is More Than Projects
Projects on Schedule
Are your projects on schedule, delivering on time? Project delays are common. I heard many executives concerned or frustrated with projects missing critical dates. Many organizations train project leaders in project management (PM) or even hire professional project managers to ensure that projects will meet the milestones. Project management certifications, such as Project Management Professional®… Continue reading Projects on Schedule
Achieving Improvement
In my blog Setting SMART Goals, I made the point that having a measurable goal in an improvement project is not enough — we have to know how it is measured and interpreted to make it useful. What makes a goal achievable? In my work as a Continuous Improvement (CI) coach and consultant, I have… Continue reading Achieving Improvement
Six Sigma Project Management
Six Sigma projects are different from traditional projects in one important aspect – the solution or the path to success is unknown at the start. In contrast, building a new house, for example, is typically a project with a known path. Its time, budget, and resources can be planned with reasonable accuracy. While there is… Continue reading Six Sigma Project Management
Project Managers are Managers
Project management is often misunderstood. Despite recognition of its importance, many organizations have low project management maturity. Few have established proper project management governance, structure, processes, roles & responsibilities in the normal business operations. As a result, project managers have to navigate in an environment where project sponsors, teams, and other stakeholders have little experience… Continue reading Project Managers are Managers
Improving Business Processes
In today’s business, time is money. Speed can determine the success or failure of a product, program, or even a company. I have been involved in many business process improvement projects aimed at reducing cycle time, e.g. the time to register novel pharmaceuticals in emerging markets or the time to fully execute contracts required for… Continue reading Improving Business Processes