On Saturday this Labor Day Weekend, I heard the sad news that the iconic performer Jimmy Buffett died. How ironic it was for this to happen just before Labor Day weekend in the US – when so many people, like myself, could be immersed in holiday weekend fun and relaxation – and listening to tributes … Read more
This post has outlines the relevance and importance of the Dynamic Capabilities Framework in today’s competitive and rapidly changing environment. It delves into the detailed elements of the framework, and provides examples of the use of dynamic capabilities in several types of organizations. Finally, it discusses its impact and relevance to both strategy and project … Read more
This post focuses on one unique quadrant of the BCG Growth Share matrix – the Star. It goes deep and hand-on into the defining attributes that make a Star, discusses implication for strategy, and goes into applications in project management. The Star – and Growth and Share as Strategic Factors What is a Star – … Read more
This post examines an interesting strategy implementation model, the OGSM framework – composed of Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures. It outlines the framework, provides lots of examples of each of the components, and provides the linkage between the OGSM framework and both the strategy function and the practice of project management. What Is the OGSM … Read more
This post explores ABC Analysis – a framework and technique use in inventory analysis. It further explores where it applies to strategy and project management – and strategic project managers. What Is ABC Analysis? ABC analysis refers to the classification of inventory items into three classes, A, B. and C. Inventory items are classified based … Read more
This post explores the idea of an evolved approach to strategy – the development and implementation of simple rules. It came about as a result of increasingly rapid change – and shortened periods of strategic advantage. It relates closely to the growth of the “project economy”. What Is “Strategy as Simple Rules”? Kathleen M. Eisenhardt … Read more
This post examines the Pomodoro Time Management Method, or Pomodoro Technique – an approach to improve personal productivity for optimal personal concentration and sustained focus. Going beyond the personal, it identifies how the Pomodoro Technique can bring better results for strategy and project management. What Is the Pomodoro Time Management Method? The Pomodoro Time Management … Read more
This post reviews a highly effective framework for building more effective habits and extends it beyond just the individual level. You can use it to improve results on projects and programs as well as to introduce organizational change. The key is to recognize it as a process, and be willing to start small and gain … Read more
The Goldilocks Rule codifies an interesting phenomenon – and how we can leverage it. This post explores what it is, and how it applies in so many areas of endeavor. The focus is on how it applies to us personally, how it applies to strategy, and how it applies to project management. What Is the … Read more
This post examines the overall responsibilities of the Release Training Engineer (RTE) within the SAFe methodology. It then dives deeper into one of those responsibilities – progress reporting. It then looks at the intersection of RTE responsibilities with the strategy and project management functions – and shows how broad of a role RTE can be. … Read more