When I ask a plumber to fix a leaking tap, I don’t care which hand tools he may use. I don’t care about his method and approach to fixing the leaking tap. Instead, my focus is to ensure that the leaking tap is fixed in a reasonable timeframe and cost. On the same...

Why is it difficult to get the Project team to close the tasks as per the plan? Why there are lingering subtasks that are never completed? Days and weeks pass by, and we burn time and resources, but something is always pending. Have you had this experience? So, why do...

A healthy body can be dysfunctional if there is a problem with a single nerve. Similarly, a machine stops working even if a minor component breaks. Systems require all parts to work together in cohesion. Therefore look at the end-to-end processes and value chains to...

Transformations are complex initiatives. A body transformation is not limited to reducing fat and building muscle. However, these two aspects are often quite visible. True body transformation is the coordinated effort to improve all the body elements (metabolism,...

There is a widespread misconception that ERP implementations have some magical powers. Their implementation will result in a massive improvement in efficiency and customer experience. Many Business Cases claim to recover the investment in less than 5 years. However,...

We will not bend over backwards every time for the customer!It is not our problem; the customer should deal with it!Our consultants are busy; we can not make them available at the drop of a hat!Is it billable work? I don’t have resources available for the free...

Yes, life is a juggling act! We are busy juggling multiple crystal balls. We are not alone, however. Our colleagues and team members are juggling with us too. We nurture the balls and throw them at other team members. They do the same. Finally, the balls mature and...

We all love to see upward trends (higher employment, birth rate, life expectancy, boom). We also see people panicking over downward trends and minor issues—for instance, excessive hoarding during COVID lockdowns. We forget to acknowledge that the upward and downward...

'Division of labour' promotes specialisation. In theory, it makes sense. For example, someone will cut code, another resource will test, and someone else will manage the project. However, ‘Division of labour’ has crippling effects on digital projects! Here is why: Too...

No methodology is fit for every project. The standard methodology is the starting point. The Project Managers (PM) should consider the project's needs, stakeholders, problems, constraints, priorities and many other factors to tailor the standard methodology. If you...