Green PMO for SME’s

There are many companies in the market, doing projects as a main business or executing their work in form of a project or similar processes like a project. These companies are successful within their means and many are growing, getting more projects and becoming more successful. These small or medium enterprises (SME’s) have one thing . . . → Read More: Green PMO for SME’s

The Marathon Project

In April 2011, I was convinced to take on the Marathon Project with a start date of 25th of April and the end date on 4th of December 2011. The project duration was 223 days or 32 weeks. The timeframe was reasonable, but still challenging for the scope given in this project:

Running a full . . . → Read More: The Marathon Project

How History rules today’s Projects…

Our involvement with SUMMSO in Railway Projects is very successful. Now, reading this story, we wanted to publish it as it give some food for thought.

 

The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That’s an exceedingly odd number.

Why was that gauge used? Because that’s the way they . . . → Read More: How History rules today’s Projects…

How to Create Powerful Project Management Systems

This post is in based on The E-Myth from Michael Gerber, who is the founder of E-Myth Worldwide. The content has been aligned from business systems to Project Management by SUMMSO.

Many times we hear that we need a Project Management Office (PMO) with a written system and few steps in place, then all . . . → Read More: How to Create Powerful Project Management Systems

Projects with Geographically Distant Teams

Distant Project Management (DPM)

Globalization is not a trend only in the business world to increase the markets, it is as well a challenge in projects where geographically distant teams are working in distributed projects either in national or even international projects. That means, distributed projects  and distant teams are already norm today.

Running international . . . → Read More: Projects with Geographically Distant Teams

LFA and PCM – What is it?

LFA and PCM are the terms for Logical Framework Analysis or Approach (LFA) and Project or Program Cycle Management (PCM)  while PCM actually describe the LFA.

LFA is step-by-step procedure applying specific techniques in a participatory workshop setting for creating ownership among stakeholders, better focus on beneficiaries, realistic and measurable result-oriented objectives, quick . . . → Read More: LFA and PCM – What is it?

PM@SUMMSO goes AGILE

Agile Project Management is an iterative method of determining requirements for development projects in a highly flexible and interactive manner. It’s origin is in the software development where long term planning and sequential design, implementation and testing takes too long. Agile Project Management principles are based on lean thinking, i.e. eliminate waste, amplify learning, empower . . . → Read More: PM@SUMMSO goes AGILE

Lesson Learned

Lesson Learned: New Computer Network

As the coach and consultant with a Client I was involved in trainings on project management, individual coaching etc. As one of the measures for more efficiency in the daily office business, we agreed to install a new, independent network with a new server, especially the exchange software to handle . . . → Read More: Lesson Learned

Project Management Assessment – PMA

The successful application of a project management system, and consequently the success of a project, are reflected in the results achieved during the project’s closing phase. Project Management Assessments pave the way to Project Management excellence while executing the project.

Project Assessments sounds like a project audit for troubled projects, which is correct, however, PMA’s . . . → Read More: Project Management Assessment – PMA

12 Project Management Tips

Getting Started – Initiate the Project

Develop a solid business case for your projects. Ensure you obtain senior managers’ agreement before you start the project. Research points out that too many projects are started without a firm reason or rationale. Developing a business case will identify whether it is worth working on. Carry . . . → Read More: 12 Project Management Tips

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