“I told you so…” is so often cried after something has gone wrong. But was that ‘telling‘ stated clearly and unequivocally before things went wrong or was it merely a passing counter view against a probable likelihood based on an alternative possibility.
When a risk manifests itself and takes a grip on a project it’s amazing how quickly hindsight can kick in. This comes in the form of free advice as to what could have happened to avoid the risk ‘after the fact’. Continue reading
We’ve all seen it in some form or another on our projects and in the work place. The persons in charge (or with the most influence) who wish for popularity surround themselves with an entourage of kowtowing followers. However, when confronted by contrary views or situations that impact their ego, their decisiveness is challenged; after all the challengers may be correct and the ebb of popularity may be flowing. Continue reading
What is ‘the sum of all fears‘…apart from a Hollywood movie? During WW2 Winston Churchill knew the risk of failure and he postulated that, even when courageous people amalgamate, they will know fear:
“…take the most gallant sailor, the most intrepid airman or the most audacious soldier, put them at a table together – what do you get? The sum of [all] their fears”. Continue reading
Projects need people. Projects also need materials, plant and equipment, accommodation and logistical support amongst many other things which are under the direct control and indirect influence of people. The latest PMI BoK (6th Edition) now includes all resources under ‘Project Resource Management’ which includes the competent persons that will be responsible for delivering a project. Continue reading
“I told you so…” is so often cried after something has gone wrong. But was that ‘telling‘ stated clearly and unequivocally before things went wrong or was it merely a passing counterview against a probable likelihood based on an alternative possibility.
When a risk manifests itself and takes a grip on a project it’s amazing how quickly hindsight can kick in. This comes in the form of free advice as to what could have happened to avoid the risk ‘after the fact’. Continue reading