Project Pre-Check

Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Every Project Is a Business Project

    “Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without talking about the other.” –  Bill Gates We have all experienced the euphoria over (or perhaps terror of) a new … Read the rest …

  • The Project Selection Scorecard

    “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” –- George Bernard Shaw A colleague of mine is a contract project … Read the rest …

  • Just Duck, Bob and Weave for Great Projects!

    “It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out nor more doubtful of success nor more dangerous to handle than to initiate a new order of things.” – Machiavelli It’s one thing to sit in … Read the rest …

  • The Nuts for Cheese Project

    “Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams”. – Donovan Bailey, retired Jamaican-Canadian sprinter, who once held the world record for the 100 metres. We know that great sponsors … Read the rest …

  • Run Your Project like a Start-Up

    “Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.” – Biz Stone, Twitter co-founder Information is power. Knowing the right stuff can provide ground breaking insights, enable breakthrough actions and lead to paradigm … Read the rest …

  • The Infallible Project Manager

    “An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured. – Konrad Adenauer I recently called a friend and colleague, and a terrific project manager, to talk about a project she was running. I was hoping … Read the rest …

  • Managing a Project’s Conversations

    “It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of supersophisticated communication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.” – Erma Bombeck Most projects start off as an amorphous blob. It’s the dialogue among stakeholders that gives a change … Read the rest …

  • Transitioning to the Next Project

    “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” – Mark Twain Priya Pai is a medical doctor by profession. She was born and raised in India but decided to emigrate to pursue … Read the rest …

  • Uncommitted Sponsors

    We know that actively engaged sponsors are a critical success factor in effective project delivery. But, most senior executives who must assume the sponsor mantle are anything but actively engaged. At least initially. I call them the uncommitted sponsors! Senior … Read the rest …

  • Dealing with Problem Project Staff

    “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J. K Rowling Great people and great teams are the foundation for successful projects. Yet, all too often, greatness can be situational. That’s why … Read the rest …

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