The Project Management Center of Excellence: PMO Evolved.
In the mid-1990’s, there came about a well-defined bit of cost-cutting wizardry called the “Center of Excellence.” The COE was well-defined both because of the intent of its function in organizations,...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 25 – Is Project Planning Just a Waste of Time?
When the pressure is high it is easy to let the planning process slide in favor of diving in and getting the work done. But, at what cost? Cadence CEO John Patton and director of service delivery Scott...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 26 – Introduction to OPM3 with John Patton
This week, we sit down with John Patton for an introduction to OPM3. This new organizational benchmarking tool can be prove to be a daunting undertaking. Patton serves to clarify each component of the...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 27 – The Importance of OPM3
Continuing our discussion on the importance of OPM3 to modern project management, we sit down with John Patton and Scott Lissit of Cadence Management Corporation to discuss how companies can get...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 27 – The Importance of OPM3
Continuing our discussion on the importance of OPM3 to modern project management, we sit down with John Patton and Scott Lissit of Cadence Management Corporation to discuss how companies can get...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 28 – Dealing with Power Struggles
When two key executives are locked in a power struggle that affects your project, how can you resolve the issue and keep your project on track? This week, Cadence CEO John Patton and seminar leader Wil...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 29 – Solving the Unsolvable Technical Problem
You are running into a mass production deadline on a significant project, but there’s a non-trivial technical problem that your team still hasn’t solved. What do you do with your project in this state...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 30 – When Team Members Won’t Commit
In spite of your best efforts, you have a team member who refuses to commit to their tasks. How do you get to the bottom of the problem diplomatically, while keeping your project moving forward on...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 31 – When Team Members Leave Your Project
If you run large projects, you have seen team members come and go. But what do you do to keep your project moving forward while you transition to a new team member who might not have all the project...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 32 – Election 2008: The Project of a Major Political Campaign
The election for the 44th president of the United States of America has reset the bar against which campaigns will be measured. From unprecedented volunteerism to savvy strategy, the 2008 campaign...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 33 – Brute Intelligence
Companies are being driven to take on projects with fixed due dates in spite of having to complete engineering development tasks which they have never attempted before. What are the costs of...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 34 – Smart Portfolio Management in Difficult Times
Executives have to manage the portfolio of projects across the organization in spite of staffing changes, potential layoffs, operations scaling and other complicated market conditions. The decisions...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 35 – Seeding Project Management in Project Resistant Teams
You’re the lone project manager in your group. Your organization is resistant to change. How lead the charge for project management as a key success factor in your group without alienating people...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 36 – Porting Project Management Part 1
This week, a listener email: “I have now moved on to a new company, a global bank in Europe. I intend to continue using the cadence methodology and would like to introduce it to the Bank. Do you have...
View ArticleAsk Cadence: Ep 37 – Porting Project Management Part 2
This week, a listener email: “I have now moved on to a new company, a global bank in Europe. I intend to continue using the cadence methodology and would like to introduce it to the Bank. Do you have...
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Cadence and PMI Education Foundation
This week at the PMI Education Foundation booth at the Latin America Congress, we were thrilled to see recognition for our as-yet unlaunched partnership with PMI. The $100,000 donation represents our...
View ArticleThe Project Management Center of Excellence: PMO Evolved.
In the mid-1990’s, there came about a well-defined bit of cost-cutting wizardry called the “Center of Excellence.” The COE was well-defined both because of the intent of its function in organizations,...
View ArticleTraining Resources: Be Creative when Looking for Training
When traditional training channels inside your organization are strained, but you find you need training, it is time to get creative. First, make sure you have a clear understanding of your training...
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