Shift-Left, Shift-Right, Keep Middle
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 […]
Effective Time Management for Project Teams
“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 […]
Project Management…Words Matter
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 […]
Don’t Blame Agile for Bad Agile
An agile backlash is underway. Some organizations have declared victory, fired their agile staff, and moved on. Others are agile in name only or are […]
Project Management & AI: Bring It On
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in the […]
The Transformative Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Project Management (AI Generated)
ChatGPT generated this article to demonstrate the difference between human and AI-generated content. The prompt was: “As a project manager, I want a 500-word […]
Managing Project Assumptions & Risks
We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Without them, we would spend innumerable hours worrying about everything. We assume our car will […]
Project Success: Implementation AND Adoption
Software projects have two measures of success. First, building and implementing working software. Second, having people use and adopt it. Project managers tend to focus […]
Agile & Waterfall: Fitting Round Pegs into Square Holes
Large enterprises and government agencies increasingly turn to Agile for their software projects. This is a difficult shift, with many struggling to fit their new […]
Everyday Agile Practices
Agile seems like a mystery to many. It has an unfamiliar vocabulary and practices. To outsiders, it feels like an exclusive club. However, when we […]