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Social Media: The Double Edged Sword
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-10):
As the expansion of social media websites accelerates, many project managers have asked themselves, Is the time I spend with my marketing team building social networks worth it or am I wasting my time? Well, the answer is yes. A recent study conducted by the Nielsen consulting group says that 36% of [an internet users] time is spent communicating and networking across social networks, blogs, and personal email and instant message. So, it is obvious that the more time spent constructing your comp...(truncated)...
Project Management with Google Wave
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-04):
Experts say that up to 90% of a project managers time is spent on communication either with stakeholders, project team, suppliers or upper management within the organization. That volume speaks about the importance of communication to any project. Experienced project managers can relate to this, when communications is done properly, the project is more likely to achieve its objectives.Easy formula! Not really. Managing communication is one of the most challenging tasks for a project manager. Dai...(truncated)...
Skills and experience are not enough
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-04):
My conviction, from the past learnings, especially in managing people is, we need more than just skills and experience to deliver.I will start with 3 major buckets when looking for resources in a project team. For that matter, into the organization.1. Skills2. Experience3. QualitiesSkills are the knowledge elements required for the job. You advertize them prominently. Experience is obvious which is also advertized prominently. The last, but most important one, which is often not even realized an...(truncated)...
Job Postmortem #2
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2010-08-03):
About the Company Now that I'm done with my current job it's again time to reflect on what I learned and what went wrong. I've changed the names to protect the innocent. I spent about 2 years at "Company V." They make a retirement planning tool. It allows you to do some nice "what if" [...]
Stakeholder analysis
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-02):
Stakeholder identification entails conducting a comprehensive stakeholder analysis (rarely, its called Stakeholder identification method or Stakeholder identification technique). A group of people responsible for stakeholder identification creates a stakeholder table where stakeholder groups, project goals and ways to achieve these goals are included. Being a tool to conduct a complete stakeholder analysis within the stakeholder identification process, the stakeholder table allows answering the ...(truncated)...
Links for 2010-08-01 [del.icio.us]
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2010-08-02):
flensed :: flXHR means Easy Cross-Domain AjaxflXHR is a client-based cross-browser, XHR-compatible tool for cross-domain Ajax communication that uses Flash.
How to fix a team
Abstract from Berkun blog (Indexed 2010-07-28):
Many people never learn how to work on a team.It’s sad, but the reason many projects fail has little to do with expertise or intelligence. Instead it’s the fact that as soon as you have two or more people working...
Develop by Feature, Develop by Component, or Some Combination?
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2010-07-23):
I’ve been working with Rebecca Wirfs-Brock on an agile architecture workshop. I’m working with Rebecca because she has such a depth of experience in architecture, as well as design. She’s working with me because of my project and program management experience. We’re pretty psyched. We’re working through the issues of large programs and architecture, and, [...]
Can you be a great man?
Abstract from Berkun blog (Indexed 2010-07-22):
I was talking with friends last night over wine and the notion of being a great man came up. It was surprising at least two of us had thought about this at one time or another, yet I can’t recall...
Top Project Management Thinkers
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2010-07-22):
I’m proud and pleased to be on the list of LiquidPlanner’s Top Project Management Thinkers. I’m thrilled, too! Tweet This Post
At the beach
Abstract from Cote’s Weblog (Indexed 2010-07-21):
Nite Beach, originally uploaded by cote. It’s been family vacation time at the beach. Galveston to be exact. While people have been freaking out about the BP spill, it’s still nice. In theory, it won’t be soon. My childhood memories are of the beach being hot, sandy, and dirty. Back in the 80s, it seemed [...][Image]
The creativity crisis (Newsweek)
Abstract from Berkun blog (Indexed 2010-07-19):
In a recent article on America’s declining ability to be creative, the author, Po Bronson, tries to explain why American children have declining abilities to be creative.In one story, he explains how focusing on project work dramatically helps students learn...
Top ten reasons why a project fails
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-07-19):
1. Poor planning:Who are your IT managers and do they get enough opportunity to plan or under pressure from senior management they tend to think planning as a waste of time because they believe that time is better spent doing something rather than planning. Do you involve your project team in planning? Do they have the skills and experience to make complete plans? Or you always ask them to implement the solution. These are fundamental questions that need to be answered first.2. Unclear goals and...(truncated)...
The Value of Project Templates
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-07-15):
Were often asked Why are templates so valuable so we thought wed answer the question in this Article. There are 5 reasons why managers and teams find templates so useful. They are as follows:They save you timeOn every new project, you have to fill-in documents to plan, track and report on the status of your project. The process of filling in documents, takes time. Especially when many of the documents are a one-off. By using templates, you can save time completing project documents. Well written...(truncated)...
Links for 2010-07-11 [del.icio.us]
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2010-07-12):
Tutorial for creating an icon for an Android button: Part 1 of 2 - Dev NotesAmit’s Game Programming InformationGood collection of links to quite a few game related resources and articles.Android Game Development – Part 1 GameLoop & Sprites | warriormillGood start at simple canvas-based sprite animation in Android.
Leadership : For the First Time Leads
Abstract from Prakash's - Online Repository (Indexed 2010-07-12):
The appraisal cycle got over recently and there will be new members who would have got promoted to lead roles. Congratulations!!! You have been selected to serve as a leader and you must be looking for this lead role. On the other hand, you may feel honoured by being so named but anxious/ fearful about the assignment.So what is this leadership role all about?Leadership is all about how an individual guides, directs, or influences the thoughts, feelings, or behaviour of other human beings. A good...(truncated)...
Defining Program Management and How Agile Helps
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2010-07-08):
It’s a good thing I said my post about musings was just that–musings! I didn’t bring all of you along. Sorry about that. Let me be more clear. A program is a collection of projects, where the value is in the overall deliverable. Yes, each project may have a deliverable that’s valuable, but the value [...]
Musings About Agile Program Management
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2010-07-06):
I’ve been working with organizations who want to move their programs to agile. They’ve been successful with small projects. But now, they want to make agile work with large programs, programs that involve hardware or firmware, programs with many pieces of interdependent software features, programs of 50 to 300 (or more!) people. Now, you might [...]
Missing the ukulele lessons
Abstract from sneedleflipsockTheBlog (Indexed 2010-07-03):
Everywhere you go in the world there’s someone like Fred gazing rapturously at a rock, a creature or a piece of engineering:“…I try to chase science wherever I go, from marveling at fossils captured in the polished marble lobby of a Manhattan skyscraper to 2,200-year-old irrigation projects in China. I have found people [...]
PMS Relief: What Type of Coworker Are You?
Abstract from Undocumented Features (Indexed 2010-07-02):
Ever had a coworker no one would ever miss? You probably have one today (most of us do). Here’s the PMS (Project Management Syndrome) relief of the week: CIO Magazine’s 10 Type of Coworkers No One Would Miss. Enjoy! Like this post? Buy me a...