Comments for Project Portfolio Management TodayOrganizations constantly change themselves in many ways, and those changes are brought about through projects and project portfolios. Here is where the notion of a desired future state becomes important. Future state means “a clear definition of destinations that exist in the visions and plans of people who take responsibility for the performance of the organization.†When an organization moves in a direction, a desired future state represents the destination of that direction, and that...Comment by Steven Romero on Out of Control (for good)- July 26, 2008 Thanks for this post. I frequently talk about the need for an iterative project management approach. I contend this approach is essential when designing, implementing and institutionalizing new processes. Seldom is there a clear path or paths to the destination of these transformational changes. In almost all cases, organzations don't have the experience or prescription to accomplish these changes. Instead, they must venture into the unknown, taking an iterative, phased approach. They plan subsehttp://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/ppmtoday/out-of-... Comment by Demian Entrekin on The Bedrock (you build on)- July 15, 2008 Ezra, I've thought more about this, and your point about context is essential. Perhaps the most important context is the people involved. Who is looking at the facts What facts do we choose to look at I'm trying to think out loud about something here, so stick with me on this one. My experience says that this topic is essential to making decisions. Unfortunately, this topic can also be elusive to nail down. Let's try this: the premium placed on facts becomes anhttp://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/ppmtoday/the-bed... Comment by "Ezra Roizen" on The Bedrock (you build on)- July 14, 2008 well said demian - i'd say it's best to be open to others' points of view in case you're missing something - but in the end - it's also important to seek (to the greatest degree possible) the objective factstruth. unfortunately much of life depends on environment and context and if you find yourself in a place where politics and agendas dominate then the "facts" are only one part of the equation. as playwright christopher fry wrote The inescapable dramatic situation for ushttp://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/ppmtoday/the-bed... Comment by David Watkins on Documentation or Communication- July 7, 2008 Demian, Your article catch my attention because I recently had an interview for a IT PM position with a Health company here in San Diego that is mandated to adhere to all the FDA documentation requirements. After reading you paper, I have a new perspective and appreciation (really, I do) regarding a PMs role in documentation. Having managed large commercial projects for over 20 years now, I can testify to the importance of documentation on several levels but clearly, I never approachttp://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/ppmtoday/documen... |