This post outlines the essentials of the agile scrum process. It then delves a little deeper into the most important element of the process – the sprint. It then looks at implications of the agile scrum process for project management and strategy. A Basic Agile Scrum Process Diagram The diagram above provides a basic structure … Read more
The Agile Manifesto provides four values and twelve principles as foundational to an agile mindset. This post focuses on the four values, and their impacts on project management and strategic thinking. Value 1: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools People are our most precious resource, and in the end will be the reason for … Read more
The only thing for certain is change. When investing in a project execution infrastructure, it is important to build that capability to support change. The capability itself needs to be adaptable and can be tailored. This post looks at what Organizational Project Management is, and how it can become a strategic capability for the right … Read more
This post looks at how you can leverage what you need from 10 different organizational change management models to effect change. The Change Life Cycle Framework is covered for the first time among of these frameworks in this blog. It imports pieces from the other models and provides a framework for building a strategic agility … Read more
How do you cope with change? The post is my rant about change – what it really is, and how we can cope with it. It transitions to change complexity, and what tools and approaches strategic project managers can use to manage it. Change It’s been said – time and again – that, “The only … Read more
‘Nudging’ is a technique that can drastically improve results. This post bridges the gap between the theory and practice. It looks at what Nudge Theory and Cognitive Bias are, and how you can leverage them for better performance in strategy and project management. What Is Nudge Theory? ‘Nudging’ has been around for a long time … Read more
Rick Mauer has developed a simple and common sense framework for dealing with resistance to change. It is profound in its simplicity – and can really make an impact on how you manage resistance through the change process. This post outlines what the 3 levels of resistance are, how you can approach people at each … Read more
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle, developed by W. Edwards Deming, provides a simple and effective means to create a virtuous cycle in an organization. It can help you to structure initiatives to solve problems and seize opportunities. This post looks at what the PDCA cycle is, dives into the specifics of the four steps, looks at … Read more
Among many models of the change process, none embrace the process of Transition like the William Bridges Transition Model. This post explores the nuances of the Bridges Transition Model, dives into the uniqueness of each piece, and identifies at how strategists and project managers can leverage it. What Is the William Bridges Transitions Model? The … Read more
Kurt Lewin’s Change Management Model is known for its simplicity. It breaks an organizational change process down into three basic steps. This post examines the details of the three steps, offers come comparisons with other change models and frameworks, looks at strengths and weaknesses of the Lewin approach, and identifies insights for application by strategists … Read more