Author: Azhar Ashari

We all would like to think that we are able to make objective and rational decisions all of the time. But the fact is, that under certain circumstances, almost anyone can become biased in their thinking and decision making. A good example of this is when emotions are involved. Rarely are good decisions made when…

Plan to Replan: A Project is What Happens to You When You’re Busy Making Other Plans Project planning is the process of organizing tasks and activities to achieve a certain goal or outcome. In addition to creating the plan, project planning is also involved in the maintenance of that plan. Planning is typically done at…

Every project, whether explicitly stated or not, is either an investment or a gamble. Sometimes it can be hard to tell which one a project is. In both cases you put something at stake – time, effort and resources. And in both cases you expect to get a benefit from the endeavor. The crucial difference…

In addition to making sure that a project is delivered within the triple constraints, one must also ensure alignment between project outcomes and customer’s expectation to truly deliver on the project goals. During the lifecycle of a project, what a customer wants and what is finally delivered often becomes misaligned. This article suggests a framework…