Actually, this post on HBR provides the Anti-Creativity Checklist, but the carry-over to risk management is just too easy to see. As you consider the project culture in your organization, how is risk viewed? Is it a "four-letter word", so to speak--a topic that is shunned? I cover this in our Free Project Management Videos series... Continue Reading →
A Year-End Coaching Question
"It's been a terrible year!" "It's been a great year!" I've heard both from friends and colleagues as I've asked them about this past year. But the coaching question I have for you is this: What are you going to do to make the year ahead a great one? Here are some questions I'm asking... Continue Reading →
Is Communication the Biggest Cause of Project Failure?
"We have terrible communication around here!" "This place is screwed up! I never know what's going on!" I regularly hear from project managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders that their biggest problems with delivery come down to communication. Could it be that poor communication is the single biggest factor to tanking projects? A wise mentor once... Continue Reading →