Hi, William Thanks...that helps me understand your post much better. I have had some clients as well versed in PM basics as yours are...but fewer than I...
Hi, Jim In contrast to Eli's lack of any acknowledgment of sources, I am sure to always acknowledge the great contributions he has made. He is the only true...
Hi, Michael Alas, detailitus is indeed alive and well with applying PM practices. I have witnessed many cases of companies getting onto PM, and writing ...
Larry, A few comments on your comments: I think it¹s safe to say that the main reason most companies use EV today is that it is required, by law, for many...
Larry, One big difference with the Doctors, Lawyers and Engineers is that they are given authority by the State to approve and make decisions. Lawyers and...
Steve makes an excellent point around the comment "resource loaded" and "budget hours" in the last paragraph of his post. My biggest issue with some companies...
... So far as I've been able to observe during the last thirty years, this is the norm for EVM sufferers. Surgery seems to be the only effective treatment....
Larry In the TOC Insights for Project Management (which I was studying yesterday), there is a phrase that says: "Managing a Project should not be confused with...
The non-CCPM elements of project management are key to any successful implementation, and experienced implementors know this and make it an integral part of...
True, William! I had to prepare a 3 part-course on PM for a customer: 1) Intro to PM Discipline (PM 101, WBS, scheduling, PMBOK, Prince 2, etc.) 2) Intro to...
In the discussion on "terminology and interpretation" that I believe Jim Bowles began, the interesting issue of "empowerment" was raised in conjunction with...
Richard, I would modify your P.S. such that in the initial transition those who must sub-ordinate are de-empowered. However, this is more from the change of...
I would like to say that I absolutely agree with Larry Leach about (1) the value of PMP certification AND about (2) the dangers of "CMM maturity-itis" with...
Richard, your description of "non-ToC situation" makes me think that in the USA somebogy created some special approach to project management that you call...
Mid next week, I will host our very first Webinar. This free, 60-minute event will explore the application of Sales Process Engineering to Major-account...
Hi Richard I think there may be another side to the equation regarding empowerment (There has to be if we are breaking a cloud). As you suggest one is...
Vladimir, You write: "Where can I read about project management that suggests to use multitasking, leaving the task before solving it, etc.? I did not notice...
Richard - ... they ... traditional ... in ... If you redefine empowerment as an increase in people's freedom of choice to do what makes sense to them, I think...
Rob - "If you redefine empowerment as an increase in people's freedom of choice to do what makes sense to them, I think you'll find that the kinds of conflicts...
Hi, Santiago Thanks for reminding me of those items in the TOC insight. I have it, but do not use it in training. Although pointing out the missing up front...
Hi, William I call those the PM elements of CCPM, as contrasted to Goldratt's critical chain (the CC part). That is exactly what I had in mind when I coined...
Hi, Richard I knew we agreed on many things, and only usually discuss here the things we do not agree on. Thanks for the support on this one. When the TOC ICO...
I first ran into Lean Product Development (Lean Project Management) when I was implementing CCPM multi-project with Concerto at Herman Miller back in 2000....
Hi, Tony LOL. Yes, surgery is needed to expunge the unharmonious growth. But, in the process, we need to be carful to not remove the healthy organs. EV was an...
Just for the record ... In 1995 I had a business card which said: Clarke Ching Project Manager. If only I'd had the foresight to go by the initials CCPM then...
No, Tony. When I teach PM I always explain that PMBOK Guide is about managing one large project and from the Client side. And that PMBOK Guide shall be...
Hi, Tony To my recolletion, the PMBOK Guide does not embody the idea of project flow. Although execution is one of the project phases it addresses, I think...
Hi, Vladimir Your description of the PMBOK Guide mostly fits my interpretation also. Please note that there is a relatively new one for Program Management ...
I asked about APICS before Can anyone comment on what is the current state of this certification? My company has planned a CPIM APICS certification for me,...
Vladimir, Multitasking is the most widespread work-model among the resources of knowledge-work companies worldwide. I say this with confidence, because during...
