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Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Nov 18th, 2011
Thinking Things Through with Mike Cunningham This week, we are introducing a new feature, a video blog of one of the posts from the week. Please let me know if you like this feature. Podcast Thinking Things Through mpg3 audio file Project and Processes (responses to the questions) Posted in Change Management, Process Mapping, Project [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Project Management on Nov 11th, 2011
A friend of mine gave me a heads up that today would be the last day that the date would have a nice digital ring to for the rest of my lifetime. Here is the blog summary for the month so far. Monthly Archive for November, 2011 TaskMap Automated tutorial: TaskMap Capture for Excel [...]
Posted in Legal processes, Process Mapping, Project Management on Oct 28th, 2011
Customized process mapping Posted in Process Mapping on Oct 27th, 2011 By the sheer number of tools out there, and symbols to chose from it would appear that having more to chose from is a good thing. It seems like it is everywhere else, more movies, songs, theatres, cars, boats, homes … you get [...]
Posted in Project Management on Sep 23rd, 2011
The complete series in order for why Agile makes sense to add to our Project Management portfolio of skills. The Case for a Blended Agile: Part 1–The Background Posted in Project Management on Sep 19th, 2011 Most of my life I have been involved with projects. Many of them large, complex and involving creating [...]
Posted in Project Management on Sep 21st, 2011
Researcher and Project Managers agree on a blended approach Many organizations are now taking a blended approach and organizations such as Forrester Research recommend including traditional and Agile skills, traits and methods. Project Management’s PMBOK advantages Agile promotes Clear guidance on project initiation and closure. Communications management and project integration management. Project cost management. Risk [...]
Posted in Process Mapping, Project Management on Aug 4th, 2011
Grab your process partner by the hand … Posted in Process Mapping on Aug 3rd, 2011 A customer yesterday likened their first experiences with TaskMap and process mapping to that of a dance partner. What a great analogy for process based projects in general. When we embark on a new project we have tools, [...]
Posted in Project Management on Jun 24th, 2011
Using process maps as a replacement for electronic documentation Posted in Process Discovery, Process Mapping on Jun 23rd, 2011 Producing process maps in electronic format can save a lot of time and money. The example below, “How to Buy and Sell on eBay” shows some of those benefits. How to buy and sell on eBay: [...]
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Jun 21st, 2011
Obama technology Czar leaves government for Harvard fellowship Posted in Project Management, Uncategorized on Jun 20th, 2011 Article first published as Obama IT Czar leaves D.C. for Harvard on Technorati. Will his successor follow his ambitious 25 point plan? After two and half years on the job, Vivek Kundra has resigned as Chief Information [...]
Posted in Project Management on Jun 15th, 2011
Facilitation is one of the more complex, soft skills essential for project managers. It is not easy to document what makes a good facilitator, as there are many varied aspects to this skill. The definition of the word describes it as “the ability to make something easier to do or understand” in fact to simplify. [...]
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Jun 3rd, 2011
This weeks summary includes a number of interesting topics from time management to active listening. I hope you enjoy the tips and topics for the week. Free free to comment. In addition, I have recently been signed up as a writer for Technorati. Check out my first article there on Connecting the connections: Social Networking [...]
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on May 13th, 2011
Some very interesting posts this week, including a “direction setting for life” one from Christina J. Valenzuela on Wednesday. Have a great weekend … Mike Cunningham Summary Dealing with deviousness and dishonesty in projects Posted in Change Management, Project Management on May 12th, 2011 Sooner or later, and it’s usually sooner, we all have [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Discovery, Project Management on May 6th, 2011
Here is a summary of posts for this week. Version and Revision Control defined Posted in Change Management, Process Discovery, Project Management on May 5th, 2011 Seems like an obvious question but which version should I use? There has been few areas since the introduction of record and document management systems, where so many mistakes [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Improvement, Project Management on Apr 29th, 2011
This weeks summary of posts for your enjoyment. There is no smoke without fire. Is that true in Project Management? Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Apr 28th, 2011 As I write this blog entry, it’s the early hours of the morning in New England, USA. Awakened by the CO2 detector at our [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Discovery, Project Management on Apr 27th, 2011
So it’s a new day and a new project. You have been introduced to the team, and the goals for the project. Now it’s time to get acquainted with your team. Sometimes it’s easier in Business Process Management project to have new team members you don’t know; perhaps they represent groups you will be working [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Analysis, Process Discovery, Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Project Management on Apr 15th, 2011
BPM made simpler Licensing alternatives for TaskMap Process Mapping software Posted in Process Mapping on Apr 14th, 2011 If you are considering TaskMap for your organization for process mapping applications you will have to consider licensing options to make the most effective use of the software for your organization. There are three considerations that will [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Analysis, Process Discovery, Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Project Management on Apr 8th, 2011
Staying flexible in your BPM project Posted in Change Management, Process Improvement, Project Management on Apr 7th, 2011 It’s important to keep a flexible position when managing any project, but particularly a BPM one. Why, because things change. Just when you thought everything was going perfectly your project sponsor has left the company for [...]
Posted in Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Project Management on Apr 3rd, 2011
Process Mapping 101: Using the Microsoft Office Ribbon and TaskMap 4 Posted in Process Mapping, Project Management on Apr 2nd, 2011 Using the Ribbon interface has greatly simplified the menu options in TaskMap. This allows all the create, edit, view and save functions to be logically grouped according to your needs. In addition to [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Management on Mar 25th, 2011
Automated help with Quality Assurance Posted in Process Analysis on Mar 23rd, 2011 Many BPM projects need assistance with quality assurance. Often this occurs when we are analyzing maps for opportunities to enforce quality standards and ensure they are being supported. In addition to these more sophisticated requirements, there is also the need to keep [...]
Posted in Change Management, Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Project Management on Mar 20th, 2011
Chose team members and partners carefully Posted in Project Management on Mar 16th, 2011 One big factor affecting any projects success or failure is the quality and motivation of those on the team. Choosing your team wisely will reduce risks in the project at a stroke. Why The team and how they work together makes [...]
Posted in Process Improvement, Project Management on Mar 12th, 2011
Weekly summary March, 2011 What to do about Luddites and other disbelievers Posted in Change Management, Process Improvement, Project Management on Mar 11th, 2011 Ever feel like you are in the project from hell? Sometimes you may feel that you have been placed in a movie, or that God is testing you because of the [...]
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