How Big Things Get Done: Project Lessons You Can Actually Use
Why do so many big projects fail and what can you do differently?
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The Devil You Know: The Danger of Confirmation Bias in Project Management
In the world of project management, the impact of confirmation bias cannot be underestimated. It’s a danger that has proven its destructive power time and again. Take, for example, the cautionary tale of Theranos, a once-celebrated biotech startup poised to revolutionize blood testing. But lurking beneath the surface of its apparent success was a devil that everyone knows too well: confirmation bias. This insidious bias clouded the judgment of executives and investors, blinding them to dissenting voices and contradictory evidence. The result? A catastrophic fallout marked by legal battles, financial losses, and irreparably damaged reputations. The Theranos scandal is a stark reminder of the perils of confirmation bias and its potential to wreak havoc on even the most promising projects.
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Lessons for Driving Project Success from ‘It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work’
As a project manager, I constantly seek ways to enhance my team’s productivity and achieve success. That is why I recommend “It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work” by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson as an unexpected but valuable resource for project managers. After applying the principles from the book to my projects, I’ve identified three key ideas that can help drive success in project management. In this post, I’ll share these insights and explain how you apply them to your projects.
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Why Every PM Should Read the HBR Project Management Handbook
Struggling to align stakeholders and drive real results?
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Unexpected Project Management References That Actually Work
Think you’ve read all the best PM books? Think again.
Sure, you’ve studied the The PMBOK Guide and probably flipped through Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time.
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You Can’t Manage Time
Time management is a concept that has been discussed and debated for centuries. Many people struggle with finding enough hours in a day to get everything done, but the truth is you can’t manage time.
Email is Killing Project Management
Say goodbye to email chaos and hello to streamlined project management. Email may have once been a trusted tool. It has become a burden for project managers, who find themselves bogged down by endless inboxes instead of focusing on the project at hand. But in today’s fast-paced world, there’s a better way. By embracing a combination of email and project management techniques, project managers can take back control of their workload and revolutionize their approach to communication.