PM Anecdotes

Here's twenty fun anecdotes on project management ... I especially enjoyed this quote that rings true in the requirements definition stage of an IT project. It's fine to document the requirements discussion, but important to read between the lines. ...

... "You understood what I said, not what I meant. " ...

Via TechRepublic: Project management tips

Differentiation in a Tough Economic Climate

Here's some good advice on refining the scope of your target market, honing your message, perfecting your products, and engaging your customers in a positive and refreshing way. ...

... "If you can become known by a very narrow target market for doing something very specifically unique in a way that your customers adore, you will no longer compete on price and no longer live at the mercies of the ups and downs beyond your control. " ...

Via Escape from Cubicle Nation: Recession-proofing wisdom

Creativity Ideas

100 ideas to spur your creativity ...

... "25. Take regular daydreaming breaks.

26. Dissolve turf boundaries.

27. Initiate cross-functional brainstorming sessions. " ...

Via The Heart of Innovation: Be More Creative

Project Cancellations

Good stewardship of projects will place stage gates and hurdles into the delivery process, which offers companies an opportunity to reevaluate further investment given current conditions and the strategic outlook. However, here's some tips for reading the situation ahead of stage-gates. ...

... "It's a normal and natural part of the project management process to have a few go/no-go points in the plan or to have milestones that must be met for the project to be allowed to continue. " ...

Via TechRepublic: Signs that your project is about to be cut

Mindmap Productivity Tips

Browser and desktop tips for ideating in real-time and mapping later. ...

... "MindMeister, a web based tool for creating mind maps online, provides some very unique options for capturing and inserting ideas into an existing mind map without having to load the map. " ...

Via Digital Inspiration: Capture Ideas For Mindmapping

Project Advice for 2008

Advice for the new year includes building better business cases and planning for the organizational changes needed to operate new business processes enabled by technology implementations. ...

... "If your business case can't stand up to careful scrutiny and evaluation, then it's highly likely the project will experience significant downstream problems. " ...

Via ZDNet: Five Tips for IT success in 2008

Keep Projects on Track

Nice set of tips for keeping your project on-track and staying focused on the goal. ...

... "You should be spending the bulk of your time talking to and corresponding with project constituents – your team, the stakeholders, vendors, consultants and key end-users. " ...

Via Baseline: Save Your Next Project

Problem Solving Methodology

An oldie, but goodie method for solving problems ...



Via BoingBoing