Projects don’t drain us because of hard work—we thrive on challenges. What’s exhausting is chaotic decision-making, constant pivots, and last-minute rushes. Leaders make knee-jerk decisions, teams are told to start, stop, and change course, and to compensate for lost...
When end users lose faith in an ERP system, the knee-jerk reaction is often, “Let’s scrap it and get a new one!” It seems easier—ditch the slow, outdated, and clunky system full of messy data, inaccurate reports, and security risks. After all, a shiny new ERP promises...
Here are a few thoughts to deal with the talent shortages for IT projects. Hire for attitude, not just a perfect resume.Instead of endlessly scouring the universe for that mythical ideal candidate, why not take a closer look at your own team? You might find someone...
AI, IoT, Data Science—these buzzwords dominate the tech conversation these days. Some of these computer science disciplines are more glamorous than others. Everyone’s talking about AI and Cybersecurity, but when was the last time someone got excited about Operating...
When we embark on a journey, it’s never just about arriving at the final destination on time, or using the least amount of resources. Instead, it’s about how well we’ve worked together during the trip—how we’ve supported one another and adapted to unexpected changes....
What is the definition of a successful project? Often, we define success too narrowly, measuring it only against budget, time, and quality. But why not broaden the perspective and take a more holistic approach? The success of a project is about more than just...
We often hear about limited budgets and funding constraints when it comes to investing in automation, business improvement, and customer experience enhancements. A common refrain is that only a limited budget has been allocated for initiatives such as ERP selection...
Business improvement and technology implementation projects are inherently challenging. When forming project teams, we often rely on Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the core business. These employees, while deeply knowledgeable, are usually engaged in their...