In the last post, we covered that Project sponsors must keep things simple in the project. Complexity is one of the most significant challenges within technology projects. But, the complexity is generally not due to the technical challenges. Instead, it is because of...
Keep it simple! Yes, that is right; success is yours if you keep things simple throughout the project! It appears that humans have a general tendency to complicate things. Here are a few common examples: During project start, the project roles and responsibilities are...
Yesterday, I sat on the APMG Level Up panel of the live Q&A. The topic was how to become a Business Analyst? You can find more here. From the live questions, few want to learn about the Business Analysis profession. It appears that many want to become Business...
The security alarm technician knocked on the door. After a quick assessment of the house, he asked – ‘Where you like the motion sensors to go?’ I was not prepared for the question. So, I asked back where they should go? He said, ‘Hmmm, you have four sensors in the...
After much push from my wife, I endeavour to drill a hole in the wall to hang a picture frame. Yes, I hate doing this stuff! So, I picked up a random drill bit and hit it hard into the wall. I was impressed by the strength of the wall. After much trying, I was unable...
In the last few posts, we covered what Minimal Viable Project Scope (MVPS) is and how it is different from Minimal Viable Product (MVP)? Let us discuss why does Minimal Viable Project Scope matter? Why should you even spend time thinking about MVPS? Let’s go! Let us...
Do you know anyone jumping into the ocean without professional training or support? Imagine the disaster if an unlicensed driver drives a car without a professional instructor. Then, why do many SMEs endeavours to implement Enterprise (ERP/CRM) software without...
The projects world is full of miscommunications and confusion. Technology projects often have diverse stakeholders. They come from different technical areas, geographies and cultures. So, effective communication within the team and stakeholders is usually a big...