So what’s the plan…….#pmot #in

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

project-planning As a rough guide a Project Manager should put 70% effort into planning a project and 30% running it.

At first glance this statement may appear to be the wrong way round but experience shows that the planning phase of a project is by far the most critical one.

Here are some attributes of a well developed plan:-

* It should flow from start to finish.

* There should be a series of linked tasks from start to finish.

* Each task should have a named resource assigned to it.

* Everyone assigned to a task should have agreed and committed to the timescale.

* There should be a clearly identified Critical Path.

* The plan should be visible to key stakeholders in the organization.

* It should be reviewed and updated regularly.

Once all of the above has been fulfilled the management of the project becomes a relatively easy task.

If you need help planning your key project get in touch now

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Nokia upwardly mobile….#pmot…#in

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

“We poured gasoline on our own burning platform. I believe we have lacked accountability and leadership to align and direct the company through these disruptive times. We had a series of misses. We haven’t been delivering innovation fast enough. We’re not collaborating internally. Nokia, our platform is burning.” – Stephen Elop, CEO Nokia.

nokia The recent internal memo “leaked” from Nokia & published on technology website Endgadget.com demonstrates the need for any corporation, but particularly those in the Technology arena, to have a continuous stream of new product developments flowing to the market. This is the direct result of a new product routemap which clearly identifies Customer needs, market trends and technology requirements.

New Product Development should not be a haphazard process but one which is planned years in advance. It should also be adaptable to allow flexibility in the case of new technological or market developments.

Not so long ago Nokia held pole position in the mobile phone market with huge market share. Now they are languishing behind Apple & others in the
Smartphone arena and are struggling to compete with Chinese manufacturers at the bottom end of the market.

However, all is not doom and gloom. The new CEO Stephen Elop obviously
recognises the problems and is keen to address them. This is the key important step in any recovery. Rather than just bury his head in the sand he is tackling the issues head on which is good news for Nokia empoyees and shareholders.

If you need help with your product development process get in touch NOW!

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10 tips to get that problem project back on track #pmot #in

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

1) Create Space – nothing clouds judgement more than pressure to create a fast solution. Tell stakeholders you are assessing the situation and will provide an update in 1 weeks time.

2) Talk to everyone involved in the project and get their perspective. Make it an informal chat, reduce the pressure and you will get more honesty.

3) When you have identified what the problem is get the team together to Brainstorm possible solutions. Try an Ishikawa diagram to clarify whether the problem is with men (people) , machines, method, materials or environment (external factors)