Author: Shawn Dickerson

Continuous improvement is a concept that people apply in their careers all the time. You read books and articles (like this one) to advance your knowledge. You attend conferences to expand your network and discover new trends. You increase your overall performance and effectiveness in your daily work to ensure you advance your career goals.…

In order to effectively implement Agile Portfolio Management ‚Äì the process of leveraging Agile principles in portfolio-level decision-making ‚Äì visibility is critical. One of the key concerns about shifting to Agile methods is that the sprint-style deliverables and frequently shifting priorities inherent in Agile are not always exactly compatible with more traditional methods of project…

Agile work methodologies have reshaped the way that project management offices (PMOs) deliver results to their organizations. With that track record, it’s no surprise that the next great frontier for many businesses is how to apply those Agile principles at the portfolio level, to enhance strategic decision-making, improve overall performance and deliver greater value both…

Moving from a project-completion mindset to a product-focused delivery model is a small shift with a big impact. As project management office (PMO) leaders become less focused on activities and more driven by outcomes, it has changed some of the fundamental ways we execute on projects. While some might manage both products and projects similarly…

There once was a fox that fell in a well. A goat happened by and asked him, “Sir Fox, isn’t that water fine to drink? ” The fox said, “Oh yes, Sir Goat, it’s the finest I’ve ever tasted! ” at which point the goat jumped in the well. The fox, quite bedraggled and waterlogged…

Stuck in the ‚Äò80s? The reality of spreadsheets for today’s project managers There’s a lot to like about the 80s: Bands like Blondie come to mind as well as for-the-ages performers like Prince, U2 and the Police. Spreadsheets were also a product of the 80s, too. And like parachute pants, Atari and hair metal, we’re…