Planning Planet

A picture is worth a thousand words.  

Projects can generate a lot of data. Large, mature organizations generally have the tools to capture, store, and analyze this information effectively. However, small and less mature organizations and those leading non-traditional efforts often lack the tools, practices, and experience. 

I teach project fundamentals classes to non-

Shift-left is an Agile/DevOps call to action.  It signaled the need to address quality sooner.  As we adapt to the current dynamics, we should challenge standard paradigms and reevaluate when to execute project processes.

Timing is crucial for successful project outcomes. By shifting events earlier (left), later (right), or consistently doing others throughout the

“Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.”  Peter Drucker 

Time is our only finite resource.  We cannot buy it or create it.  Therefore, we must spend it wisely.  Effective time management is a critical project management competency.  Regrettably, many teams lack these skills or discipline

Words matter.  Even in project management.

Words can carry meaning far beyond their formal definitions.  Connotation and perception can have unintended consequences.  

Even basic project management terms can create misunderstandings that can disrupt or derail a project.  In this article, I expose some linguistic pitfalls impacting the profession