by Philip R. Diab | Jul 22, 2017 | PM Practice
Lessons learned are a critical component of project management literature and standards. PMI’s PMBOK Guide places a significant emphasis on lessons learned in the profession by mentioning the concept in nearly every chapter and in over 62 pages. However, does...
by Philip R. Diab | Jul 15, 2017 | PM Practice
Corporate politics has gained a bad name in the workplace, associated with backstabbing, manipulating, and spying on colleagues. Is corporate politics a dirty business that the project manager should avoid, or is it a critical necessity to ensure project success?...
by Philip R. Diab | Jun 10, 2017 | PM Practice
Organizations with complex business models turn to PMOs to enhance their overall performance. However, can the PMO be both the advocate for effective use of project management and drive projects on the one hand while being a cop responsible for measuring project...
by Philip R. Diab | May 27, 2017 | PM Practice
As companies search for ways to optimize their business performance, increasingly they have turned to freelancers. Decreasing the ongoing costs of payroll is an attractive way to cut company overhead. Can freelancers allow a company to maximize the use of talent...
by Philip R. Diab | May 21, 2017 | PM Practice
One of the hardest parts of the interview process is determining if someone is competent and able to perform the job they are applying for. In fact, incompetent employees cost organizations millions of dollars every year, both in lost productivity and rework to repair...
by Philip R. Diab | May 6, 2017 | PM Practice
Competence is the ability to do something effectively and efficiently. Loyalty on the other hand is a strong feeling of support or allegiance. Competence and loyalty are both important in situations where team members must trust each others. Strong teams are able to...
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