Herding Cats

Schedules Are NOT Static - Yea We Know That. But Do We Really Know Why?

I had a conversation of sorts with a self proclaimed leader in project management theory. The approach to this "theory," is to define a set of differential equations that model the STATIC behavior of the parameters the project. Effort, Duration,... Read more →

Managing Projects According the Earned Value Management Principles

I've been on a moderately large DoD program (~$300M) since September, in preparation for the IBR (Integrated Baseline Review). The IBR is the "come to Jesus" meeting between the government and the contract as to cost, schedule, risk, and technical... Read more →

Quote of the Day

It is well known that when you do anything, unless you understand its actual circumstances, its nature and its relations to other things, you will not know the laws governing it, or know how to do it, or be able... Read more →

Well Formed Management

In the proceedings of the Russell L. Ackoff and The Advent of Systems Thinking conference (March 4-6, 1999), the paper "The Market-Based Adaptive Enterprise: Listening, Learning, and Leading Through Systems Thinking," Vincent P. Barabba, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Knowledge... Read more →

Connecting The Dots

The management of projects involves many moving parts. Here's an overview of those parts and their connections. These involve: Risk - management of risk is how "adults" manage projects. Cost - the cost spreads for each "lump of work" defines... Read more →

Books for Project Managers

As a Blogger, it's incumbent to have a list of books. Many others have recommend the books that speak to how to manager your team, how to communicate with your customer, and how to develop your skills. No my cup... Read more →

Agile Project Management

I'm in the middle of two writing assignments, besides my day job on a remote site, and my office job (mostly business development). Both are around "agile" topics. One for "agile" Earned Value Management for the PMI Earned Value Management... Read more →

Quote of the Day - A New Years Resolution

“Don’t be original; be obvious. When you state the obvious, you actually seem original… Likewise, the more specific the feelings, experiences, stories – the more universal they appear.” - Nina Paley. Here's some obvious statements that should be applied in... Read more →