It’s no secret I’ve favored Common Cause Analysis as a quick and easy tool for identifying key, recurring problems in a project management system. The methodology is simple: List a number of recent problematic projects (typically 10 – 15) For each project, list the causes that contributed to the projects’ problems Prioritize the contributory causes,… Read More »
At the end of October I attended Product Management Consortium’s the 3rd ProductCamp Seattle. The event was developed by, and for, product managers, to increase skills and knowledge, build professional relationships, and provide greater recognition for the discipline. The most interesting part for me was how the content was developed and delivered: sourced from, and… Read More »
I like lists. Lists are tidy. They provide a framework and focus. They look good on a page. But too often I take them as truth. Maybe I get seduced by the neat order. I don’t know. I recently ran across a list of trends for 2010 by Mark E. Atkins. How does the Atkins… Read More »
