Managing, Large, Complex, Global Projects

Truth is the latest statistics reveal that 70% of projects fail and yet we see more than ever the demand for project support to ensure success. And the larger an engagement the higher the likelihood that the project will fail as the project manager has more to watch and often entrusts workstreams to other workstream […]

Project Kickoff: Formality or Necessity?

Almost every project starts with a kickoff of some sort be it a call, meeting or an off-site session to rally the troops around the initiative and get going. These meetings are typically charged with energy, vision and excitement as the team discusses the possibilities ahead of them and the shiny brand-new end state expected […]

Joining the Ongoing Project is a Journey

Very rarely does a project start from scratch. Long before the consultant has been engaged and the ink dries on their contract work is usually well underway in large companies where the client or manager is eager to show progress to stakeholders; and in smaller companies bits and pieces of abandoned work lie around waiting […]