Stop! This project is too safe We wrap children in cotton wool so they don’t hurt themselves, only to find that they no longer have the confidence to do anything for themselves any more. Is the same thing happening to projects? asks editor Adeline Teoh. Is a fear of failure preventing success? August 16, 2013 Blogs
Not all projects are created equal It doesn’t matter what you start with, it’s what you do with what you have that counts, and that goes for project managers, writes editor Adeline Teoh. August 2, 2013 Blogs
Building a project through task management Time and task management is just a tiny part of any project but so crucial to get right in order to ensure things get done when they need to get done. Editor Adeline Teoh on incremental project progress. July 19, 2013 Blogs
Do projects need management or leadership? When examining how projects succeed, I have always thought of good project managers who may or may not have leadership qualities. The emphasis was always on the good management. Editor Adeline Teoh weighs in on the leadership debate. July 1, 2013 Blogs
Giving thanks to the project management pioneers People have managed projects throughout history without the management infrastructure we have today that allows us to pursue best practice. Sometimes we need to stop and thank the pioneers for this new world, advises editor Adeline Teoh. June 19, 2013 Blogs
Problems for projects; projects for problems How many times do you find that a project doesn’t know what ‘problem’ it is trying to fix? Real business cases are much rarer than they should be, writes editor Adeline Teoh. June 5, 2013 Blogs
Dissatisfaction and the role of the project manager At an early age we are taught the difference between needs and wants. This lesson, however, does not prepare us for the reality of change, which is that people must both need and want it for successful transition, writes editor Adeline Teoh. May 23, 2013 Blogs Change
Creating a culture of innovation on a project In her last post, editor Adeline Teoh asked whether your project team felt comfortable giving you feedback about the project (or your management style). This time she’ll ask if they’re just as comfortable trying new things in the name of innovation. May 7, 2013 Blogs