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...
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.”...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When you're hiring a consultant, it’s not just about credentials or hourly rates. It’s about the value they bring, how they think, and how they work with you. Here are some key characteristics to look and understand what makes a good consultant: Loves a challenge –...