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Comment on M is for… Methodologies by Scott Liddell » Blog Archive » You know, for kids!

Scott Liddell » Blog Archive » You know, for kids! — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:33:00 +0000

[...] still largely revolves around the use of various methodologies and, as is described very well here, they have their place. The thing is, that no one methodology works in every situation and people [...]

Comment on S is for… Scoping-Sword by J is for… Jenga « The A-Z of Project Management Survivial

J is for… Jenga « The A-Z of Project Management Survivial — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:02:38 +0000

[...] a clean up before you start, put caveats around some of your deliverables, or even pull out your scoping sword. In any case, this is the time to do it, before the game [...]

Comment on S is for… Surely by David

David — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:56:30 +0000

And that has to link to a D for 'Due Diligence'….surely!

Comment on F is for… Forms by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:57:15 +0000

I wondered if you might want to post on our project management blog. I’d be happy to contribute to yours as well. Email me at stdtime [at] hotmail [dot] com if so.

–ray

Comment on B is for… Blamestorming by bimbogami

bimbogami — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:25:00 +0000

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying it! Sarcasm, moi?

The scapegoat can be any or all of those you mention or, as the post alludes to, is often be those who have not developed the agility (excuse the pun) to get out of the way of the blame.

As for your article. Firstly, can I say full marks for self-marketing of your site . A good, factual article on the PIR, however I think your attendees list, in my experience are the minimum that would be there, it’s often many more, and for big projects, something approaching a cast of thousands.

One other thing I would add; although it may seem obvious, is that having a PIR and resultant report is pointless unless someone is going to take action on the recommendations.

Comment on B is for… Blamestorming by PM Hut

PM Hut — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:03:00 +0000

I like your style and your topics (I've just read 4 of your articles). Now about the blamestorming, who, from your experience, is usually the scapegoat? Is it one of the developers, team leader, the Project Manager, or someone else? I understand it varies by project, but throughout your experience you must've noticed a trend...

I have just published an article about the post implementation review, it clearly defines the structure of the PIR team as well as who should have input on the PIR and who should read the resulting report.

Take a look, and let me know what you think, sarcasm welcome!!!

Comment on A is for… Arses by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:04:00 +0000

I think you are being grossly unfair ….. 85% …… its way more than that! Plus just lumping everyone into one category does do justice to the vast array of arses that are out there ….
The faciltating arse – so how do you feel about that?
The repeating arse – I would just like to add
The synergetic arse – I really can see so much scope for synergy
The sales arse – yeah we can supply “that” – tomorrow for 200K
The consultancy arse – Our experience really is worth 3 times that of anyone else.