by Philip R. Diab | Sep 17, 2017 | PM Practice
In a crisis being prepared to take quick action is absolutely necessary to ensure that needs are addressed in a timely fashion. But quick action without proper planning may bean that you are doing the wrong thing, very quickly. Can project management play a role in...
by Philip R. Diab | Aug 27, 2017 | PM Practice
Managing a project is a difficult undertaking, one that often impacts the entire organization. It’s often difficult to know how to proceed when facts and details are omitted. But in the hyper-competitive business world we live in, organizational management must make...
by Philip R. Diab | Jul 29, 2017 | PM Practice
This week on the PM Debate Podcast we are exploring the topic of confirmation bias. Twitter was recently called out for using algorithms in its feed to enhance user experience that gives users what they “want to see”. This approach means that people will see in their...
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...
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