by Cris Casey | Jan 20, 2021 | Behavior, Program, Project, Readiness
So you did everything right … … thought carefully about what the initiative needed, avoided the bad selection models if the role is in a leadership position (see 4 Leadership Selection Mistakes to Avoid), vetted credentials, and put who you truly believed...
by Cris Casey | Jan 20, 2021 | PMO, Program, Project, Rescue and Recovery
Unquestionably the single most important decision a sponsor makes is who will lead the initiative. I have found it useful to return to the classics when asked to give guidance on this topic. Borrowing from writings on ancient Chinese military strategies*, T’ai Kung...
by Cris Casey | Jan 20, 2021 | Behavior, Estimation and Planning, PMO, Project
A method and its benefits are soon parted if fundamental drivers are not understood and accommodated. Scrum has at its heart an engine some organizations struggle to establish and maintain: the high performing team. This is the first of 3 pieces on Scrum...
by Cris Casey | Jan 20, 2021 | Estimation and Planning, PMO, Program, Project
All methods have inherent pitfalls that can readily derail even the simplest project. Based on hard-earned experience, I explain why what happens outside of the Scrum team matters more than you think and what you can do to prepare for the inevitable. This is number 2...
by Cris Casey | Jan 20, 2021 | M&A, PMO, Program, Project, Rescue and Recovery
It is intuitively obvious: one of the key factors for successful projects is putting the proper person in charge. Sounds simple enough to do; it’s not. Selecting an individual to lead a successful initiative should be based on their ability to lead. Put another way,...
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