by SP Singh | Sep 11, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Achieving more with limited resources is not a new idea—but it is a necessary one. What makes the difference is not the constraint itself, but the approach we take to manage it. Consider these approaches: Exploit resources by squeezing more out of them. Manipulate...
by SP Singh | Sep 2, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Projects do not fail because they are too complex. They fail because the leadership to back them is missing. Delivering successful projects and digital transformations is achievable—but only with a leader who has the conviction to understand the process, the...
by SP Singh | Aug 31, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
The initiation stage often gives us the illusion that a project is ready to begin. In reality, much of the critical work happens before initiation truly starts. Project initiation begins with discovery. Think of it as a fact-finding mission before the formal kickoff....
by SP Singh | Aug 24, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
We keep telling Project Managers they must deliver within budget, time, and quality — but what real control do they actually have over any of these? Budget: Estimates are often lowballed by vendors just to win the work. The Project Manager inherits this number with...
by SP Singh | Aug 21, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Imagine this: I promise to drive you to your destination by 10 AM, charge $500, and drop you exactly where you want to go. Halfway, we hit unexpected traffic. To keep my promise, I take risky shortcuts, rush the journey, and push hard just to get you there “on time.”...
by SP Singh | Aug 16, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
How to Secure Executive Sponsorship for Your Project? Without executive sponsorship, projects stall. Stakeholders disengage, SMEs respond late, and progress drags into nowhere. Executives are busy. They expect analysts to be self-driven, able to engage stakeholders,...
by SP Singh | Aug 7, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Let’s try (again) to answer this timeless question. Why Do ERP Projects Fail? ERP projects fail because of one of the following things or their combination: No real executive leadership Business teams not involved No capable Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Project...
by SP Singh | Aug 6, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
An ERP is not just a piece of software—it’s a business tool designed for the business and configured with the business. Once it’s deployed, it’s the business’s responsibility to maintain, use, and continually improve it. That includes inducting new staff, running...
by SP Singh | Jul 31, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Why are we investing in ERP implementation? Before jumping into an ERP implementation, the Project Sponsor must have absolute clarity on what we’re investing in and why. This isn’t just about buying software. It’s about making a strategic business decision that will...
by SP Singh | Jul 29, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
There are many ways to reach a destination within the given constraints. Some ways are better than others. And often, the familiar, boring path beats the random, reactive one. Either way, the work must be done. Resources will be spent. The real question is—how...
