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Tailoring: How to Determine Appropriate Project Methodology, Methods, and Practices
Every project is different. The solution is tailoring. Make choices that match the needs of your project, client, and context.
Continue reading...Kurt Lewin’s Freeze Phases Model: How to use it to Guide Change
Every change agent and Project Manager should be aware of Kurt Lewin’s Freeze Phases model. It offers a classic three-part model of change.
Continue reading...Building Inclusive Teams: A Conversation with Anita Phagura of Fierce Project Management
Anita Phagura is a passionate advocate for diverse leaders at the heart of our projects. So, we spoke about Building Inclusive Teams.
Continue reading...Project Management Dictionary: 20 Essential Terms you Must Know
After over 100 ‘What is…’ videos about Project Management jargon, I have picked out my top 20 Essential Project Management terms.
Continue reading...Green Project Management: Are You Ready to Think Sustainably?
Green Project Management isn’t on everyone’s lips. But the priority for sustainability in project management is an imperative we need to heed.
Continue reading...What is the Gemba …and Going to the Gemba? | Video
Gemba is a Japanese term that means ‘actual place’. It’s a concept that we all recognize, and it’s an important one for Project Managers.
Continue reading...Project Management and Grit | Video
Grit as a personal quality has become popular due to Angela Duckworth. She defines Grit as: ‘Perseverance and passion for long term goals.’
Continue reading...It’ll Never Fly: Beat Confirmation Bias | Video
‘It’ll Never Fly’ How often have you heard words like that on your project? Or maybe you’ve said them. If so, you’re in danger of ‘Confirmation Bias’.
Continue reading...What is Sunk Cost? …and the Sunk Cost Fallacy? | Video
What is Sunk Cost? …and the Sunk Cost Trap, or Sunk Cost Fallacy? It’s an important concept for project management. In this video, I tell you what it is.
Continue reading...What is VUCA? …and VUCA’ (VUCA Prime) | Video
It’s a VUCA world. You’ve heard it a lot. Have you ever wondered what it means? I answer the questions: What is VUCA, and What is VUCA’ (VUCA Prime)
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