Some Task Management Tips
I previously shared a simple method to conquer the task management beast in An Old School Method for Task Management.
Beyond the basic methodology, I do have some specific pointers that help me, many of which I have extracted from the many task schemes that have not worked out for me (many of the ideas come from David Allen’s Getting Things Done approach). Read more
An Old School Method for Task Management
Organizational capability is a core competency for an architect, if not for any human being who wants to be remotely effective.
Traceability 101
You’re the project manager of a large project and from a requirements perspective it looks like everything is on track for success:
- Business Requirements. Written and Approved. Check.
- Functional Requirements. Written and Approved. Check.
Seems like everything is covered. Except… where’s your traceability matrix? You have one, right? Read more
The Venn of IT Solution Success
Changing technology in an enterprise requires that you have the following “must have” skills in your people:
- Leadership & organization
- Business acumen
- Technical chops
Normally, labor in a project is divided up according to these specialties – i.e. developers have the technical chops, business analysts have the business chops, project managers organize themselves and everyone else. Throw them all into a pot, stir vigorously and…presto! A successful project.
Hardly. Read more