PMcrunch

Training to build skills may take us in new directions…but in many ways the new territory will appear to be very familiar. Building new skills enhances us, sharpens us, and enables us to master the basics – which is always the foundation of any success we achieve.

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Ethics is pretty simple in theory: “Do the right thing.” But as is often the case, the devil is in the details. Here is some food for thought on the serious subject of business ethics…with a light, humorous twist.

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This is a big a broad question: “What is the value of architecture?” I am working on a project regarding the value of full scale architecture supporting IT – from operational to system to technical. But in thinking about this, I am finding connections to lots of other areas that have been around for a while.

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If you want to learn to THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX…you need to TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE BOX Jay Abraham is a marketing guru who is especially popular in small business and entrepreneurial circles. Jay has made many millions for his clients…and himself – by thinking OUTSIDE THE BOX.

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Here’s a quick Pareto Principle List. I have been thinking about this a good bit lately…and trying to see my day to day expenditure of time and energy through this lens.

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Presumably as a Project Manager you see yourself, as a leader…or at least an aspiring, developing leader. But are you a “maven”?

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Yes, I asked if YOU are agile…because I think agile project management starts with the individual…and then the team…and then the organization…  Let me explain my thinking…

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A few weeks ago, I was having a conversation with a colleague, and I told him that “we were getting pretty close to ready” with our upgraded and substantially overahauled web site. He replied that it’s common wisdom and good practice among some of the most successful entrepreneurs to go when you’re 85% of the way there. I know exactly what he meant…and I agree. But, as usual, in practice it depends on a number of details…leading to my project Lessons Learned.

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I’ll get to coach in just a sec… First, have you read the recent article “The Path to PM Mastery” on Gantthead? It acknowledges that there are differences – major ones – among all of us folks that are PMs in one way or another. I hate to rate myself according to the PM mastery hierarchy specified – I’m afraid I might embarrass myself – but I will say that I see elements in myself up and down the scale…but not all clearly at one point. My guess is that you might, also. But I think there is an element missing in there. ..and that’s where my coach comes in.

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One of the most profound and ubiquitous management concepts over the past 30 years is “systems thinking”. Systems thinking is all around us. One example is that project management has in essence been “systematized” by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide!

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