Lessons from the Surgery!

Lessons from the Surgery!

To see a perfect example of a well-executed project, observe how experienced professionals conduct surgery. Here are a few observations: Completing the surgery on time is the utmost priority. So, for the surgery staff, sticking to scheduled tasks is critical. They...
Project execution is not experimentation!

Project execution is not experimentation!

Enterprise technology projects are complex. So often, as Project Sponsors and leaders, we experiment with too many aspects of the project at once. For example, we often assume that we have expertise within the business to support the project. So, we fill the roles...
Stop insulting Agile!

Stop insulting Agile!

We often associate Agile with specific processes, events, roles and responsibilities. Therefore, with a very narrow viewpoint, we assume Agile as a software development framework. Agile is a mindset based on specific values and principles. Agile is about starting the...
Standards of delivery!

Standards of delivery!

We all have different standards of delivery. For example, one may consider delaying the delivery, and few product issues are normal. Whereas for other vendors, product issues and delays may not be acceptable. Rather than relying on the vendor’s definition, define...

Projects are like painting on canvas!

Projects are like painting on canvas. Few decisions are arbitrary; others are not. Few decisions are difficult to change. While we have a vague understanding of the end result, the destination, approach and outcome can vary. It makes sense to start with a Minimal...
Standards of delivery!

Why do we need an expert?

Hiring an expert/consultant can be expensive. Therefore, many SMEs often try to avoid hiring them. They try to source resources in-house or other alternate ways. So, why do we need an expert? Here is a list of a few reasons: Experts help businesses to avoid making...

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There!

“What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” is one of the great books by Marshall Goldsmith. The central theme is that the tools and habits that have helped us to achieve what we have now may not help to get to the next stage in life. Hence, we must find...