Enterprise software implementations require software vendors. You will be spending a considerable amount on Professional services with these vendors. So, before engaging them, make sure they are trustworthy. You may also need a client-side Project Manager (PM). The...

Project Sponsors, watch out for the following traits of the toxic Project Managers. If your Project Managers are high on the toxicity scale, then protect your team and the culture. Otherwise, the stress levels of the project team and stakeholders will skyrocket. There...

Enterprise software implementations are never a smooth sail. There are unknowns, bitter surprises, issues that you often deal with. But, as a Project Sponsor, you must be at the forefront. Tell yourself that it is not going to be easy because it may not! Manage your...

Are you sponsoring an enterprise software project? The key message is: Secure enough budget for customisations and enhancements. Don't believe in the claims that standard enterprise software will fully meet your business needs. During the sales process, you may hear:...

Problem Vs Requirement - do you know the difference? When you visit a doctor, he asks for symptoms of your problem. He then writes a prescription to solve your problem. Note that he does not ask about your needs or requirements. Note the difference between Problem Vs...

If you are deciding on Enterprise software for your organisation, then read this carefully! Welcome to the deceptive world of Software Sales Look, if you are not vigilant, you can make a terrible decision very quickly. During software selection, you are dealing with...

How to celebrate project closure with heart and Soul? We often start projects with a kick-off but seldom finish them with celebration. Very few projects are lucky enough to meet a graceful end, and the team sit together and celebrate. Why is that? Maybe, you as...

https://youtu.be/nGv1fNUgqmM Do you resist change? Do you know others who resist change? Suppose you rock up to the office and see a letter on your desk. The letter states that you are getting a dedicated luxury cabin in two months. You will have a choice of working...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn7zrKLxVcA Life does not give us everything we want. Resources are always limited, whereas demands are beyond the limit. How to prioritise is a must-have skill for everyone! I still remember my school days, having five bucks in hand...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txvBBkqm6I8 In the last decade, there has been phenomenal uptake of Scrum in the software industry. It has almost become a fashion statement for customer and vendor organisations. Oh! Do you do Agile?Yes! We use Agile, Scrum. We also...