Category: Change Management
Nov
05
Ensure 2011 far Exceeds your Expectations in 10 Easy Steps
Time Management, Project Coaching and Mentoring, Change Management, Best Practices, Motivation 3 feedbacks »Source - Article by Trevor Ketler Presentations
Summary:
A successful year never happens on its own, it requires a plan that we must stick to:
1. Have clear objectives:
Create a list of all the things you wish to accomplish, whether at home,… more »
Aug
25
Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal
Fast Tracking:
Fast track means that you look at activities that are normally done in sequence and assign them partially in parallel. For instance, when building a house, the frame cannot be constructed until t… more »
Aug
10
Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal
Summary
You are right to be concerned about the unknowns associated with long projects. However, there are a number of techniques that can be used to make you feel more comfortable. Being comfortable does not im… more »
Aug
10
Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal
Make Sure Only the Sponsor Approves Changes - Not Users and Client Managers
A typical problem on a project is that the team does not understand the roles of the sponsor, client and end users in the area of chang… more »
Mar
11
Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal
It is said that the only constant in the world is change . You can make perfect plans, but they cannot account for every potential change that may occur. The longer your project, the more likely you will be deal… more »
Feb
11
Get a Project Back on Schedule
Project Risk Management, Change Management, Leadership, Best Practices, Project Schedule Management Send feedback »Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal
You don't need top panic if you find your project is trending behind schedule. A good project manager has a tool box full of techniques to get back on schedule. A few are listed below.
1. Work Overtime:
Eve… more »
Dec
23
Source: TenStep Tom Mochal
Many people work in competitive bidding environments, where your company generates revenue by winning contracts to complete projects and deliver products to other companies. If you had your preference, you would estimate th… more »
Dec
17
How to implement a "Change Management Process"
Project Management, Change Management Send feedback »Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology
Projects are typically undertaken within changing business environments, so it's inevitable that during the life of your project, there will be some element of change required. Whether a customer requests a… more »
Nov
12
Source: TenStep Tom Mochal
There are different opinions about when to implement a requirements freeze. Here are some things to keep in mind when considering a freeze.
You Cannot Freeze Business Change
First, business is always changing and the… more »
Aug
27
Find Project Errors as Early as Possible
Project Management, Project Risk Management, Change Management, Quality Management 1 feedback »Source: TenStep Tom Mochal
A Hewlett-Packard executive once noted, “If you catch a two cent resistor before you use it and throw it away, you lose two cents. If you don’t find it until it has been soldered into a computer component, it may cost $10… more »
Aug
05
Source: TenStep Tom Mochal
Do you need a technique to get your project budget back on track?
Implement "Zero Tolerance" Scope Change Management
This technique can be applied to help remedy a project that is either over deadline or over budget.… more »
Jul
31
Ensure Project Failure
Project Management, Project Management Methodology, Change Management, Leadership 145 feedbacks »Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology
There are a variety of reasons why projects fail. The good news is that they are often within your control. So to learn the top 10 reasons for project failure and what you can do about them.
Why Proje… more »
Jul
22
Manage Small Change Requests Using Alternative Processes
Project Management, Change Management Send feedback »Source: TenStep Tom Mochal
Everyone can recognize and appreciate that a scope change request process must be invoked for large changes to the project. However, you may encounter resistance to formal scope change management for small requests. Thus...… more »