PROJECT PARENTHOOD Agile Parenting: Purpose over Process – Geof Lory
In preparation for this series of articles on Agile Parenting and the creation of an Agile Parent’s Manifesto, I thought about the many conversations I have had with seasoned project managers. Many have asked me, “What’s the big deal with the eXtreme/Agile movement?” I think what they are really asking is, “Why do we need
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In preparation for this series of articles on Agile Parenting and the creation of an Agile Parent’s Manifesto, I thought about the many conversations I have had with seasoned project managers. Many have asked me, “What’s the big deal with the eXtreme/Agile movement?” I think what they are really asking is, “Why do we need
Read MoreProject Parenthood Agile Parenting: Progress Through Practice – Geof Lory
From an early age to pre-adulthood children spend a large portion of their time in school, but they spend almost all of their time learning. Their exposure to new ideas and the time spent developing new skills is greatest during these early years. Academic progress is measured with grades and scores, but how do we
Read MoreProject Parenthood: Every Plan Is Wrong – Geof Lory
I’m currently managing a sizable renovation to a private facility and am working with the Board of Directors to establish the scope and budget for the project. We have gone through several versions, taking items out of scope and putting them back in, as we gradually narrowed in on what can be done with the
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As a writer, speaker, trainer and practitioner of project management, I make it a point to read daily on the subject. I have my backlog of five to ten books, all threatening to be read, as well as a number of articles, white papers and web pages on leadership, teaming, process and personal development. I
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