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We can reasonably argue that continual change is not a problem with projects.
It is, of course, but it’s not worth complaining about because it’s just the nature of the game. The problem is how we respond to change. It’s not a matter of if change will happen on your project. It’s only a matter of […]

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I’m amazed at what you can get away with if you manage expectations.
You can deliver late. You can over-spend. But only if you manage expectations along the way. Not manage those expectations and I’m equally amazed at how even one stakeholder can inflict serious pain on your project!
How do you manage expectations? Involvement. Stephen […]

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One of the single most important indicators of whether you will deliver successfully or not comes down to the support you’re getting from your sponsor.
Having support doesn’t mean you get everything you ask for (including doubling your pay)! What does it mean? How do you get it?
In this video Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the […]

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As we discussed in the video on Continual and Unregulated Change, it’s not a matter of  if change will occur on your project–it’s only a matter of  when.
So how can you improve your ability to deliver projects despite the changes?
Managing constraints is key, and in this video, Andy Kaufman, PMP, host of the project management […]

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In previous videos we’ve talked about the importance of managing stakeholder expectations. It’s critical.
The first key to managing stakeholder expectations is to identify who they are. Of course this seems obvious but the Project Management Institute does a great job of helping us get a better understanding of who are stakeholders are.
Hint: there are more […]

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Group-think. We’ve all experienced it. Maybe it’s when a problem is being talked about and you don’t feel comfortable bucking the discussion trend. Or maybe you have someone on your team who is very opinionated and overly dominates discussions.
A little known but powerful technique for soliciting input from a group of people during a project […]

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What do you do when you’re being asked to deliver scope in a timeframe that just isn’t doable? Some project managers just give in. Others become the “no guy”, who essentially pushes back and is known to be more of an obstacle than part of the solution.
What are some good practices when it comes to […]

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