Lesson learned

Topics: Tools, Lesson learned
Worse, a fool with a tool is a dangerous fool. Use tools in moderation and only in the appropriate setting. If one does not know why and how something needs to be done the use of a tool is just masking ... [ +++ ]
Topics: System implementation, Lesson learned, Expectations management
When implementing a new system in a project it is as important to clarify for end users what the system CANNOT do as much as what it can do.   A few years back, Erik was involved in a project ... [ +++ ]
Topics: Customers, Client-focus, Lesson learned
... and involve them often.   The ultimate measure of success for your project is whether or not it meets the needs and requirements of the end users.       [ +++ ]
Topics: Lesson learned, Problem solving, Team work
Effectively leveraging the creative and critical thinking capacity of your team requires structures. This is especially true for teams which are located in multiple locations and/or have a mixed ... [ +++ ]
Topics: Human resources (HR), People, Time, Lesson learned
At the end of the day, two of the most fundamental components of any successful project must not be short-changed: people and time.   Better to have a project take longer and to involve ... [ +++ ]
Topics: Project plan, Lesson learned, Progress, Management stage, Technical stage, Stages
Plans are like food - they have a limited shelf life! This may seem obvious but is often forgotten. Nobody can predict/estimate what will happen for a very long period of time. Review progress on a regular ... [ +++ ]