These pages contain tips and tidbits from the field of project management. In addition, I share information from my recently published book, The Art of Installation and The Science of Implementation."

It is available on Amazon.com around the world, Google books,  and most bookstores. If you have difficulty, check for ISBN - 9781430324331

As we progress, remember that technology has ceased to be the issue, use of technology has become the issue.

Hope you enjoy the following musings. Thanks for stopping by.

» Real leaders are leaders by acclamation and managers by necessity.

» We will never achieve successful vast projects with half vast resources.

» Project failures substantially occur because of failure to adhere to good business practices and common sense. Large failures are brought about by fear and panic caused by small failures improperly reported or mitigated.

» Basic elements of project management can reduce project risks and increase the potential for project success

» Development and regular use of a project work plan, especially one built without a predetermined end date, is an important factor contributing to project success

» Ongoing communications is an important aspect of successful implementation

» Project management can not remain a static process and continue to be successful

» Time spent during project preparation is infinitely more valuable than time spent during a project

» Successful methodologies should be designed to be followed situationally

» Knowledge of all circumstances surrounding any implementation process can never be known

» An effective methodology should be adaptable to a wide variety of people, processes, and technology

» Software should work, at least substantially as advertised, in order to be implemented as intended

» Software package implementation projects should consist of 80% people and process, and 20% technology

» Project tasks should be delegated to the lowest level capable of handling them.

In my book, "The Art of Installation and The Science of Implementation" which describes my eponymous project management methodology for implementing package software. I delve into the intricasies of the implementation processes and provide examples and reasons why projects fail and succeed. In addition, the book offers step-by-step guides, examples, tips, and templates for successful project management.

Stay tuned . . .