Leaders in many organizations mistakenly think that project managers are solely responsible for implementation success or failure. On the surface, such myopic and shortsighted views may appear true -- ...

“I’m a project manager, not a magician!” Those are famous last words. As a pre-teen, I was occasionally interested in simple magic tricks. As an adult, I got hooked again, and now I perform magic ...

The opening words of the Bible, “In the beginning,” evoke wonder and expectation, as they set the stage for action, for the beginning of all beginnings. What projects — big ones at work or something ...

“Don’t ever say in my company that ‘the general contractor made us’ do something. Stop it! Nobody makes you do anything on your jobs,” said Alter in the class section on contracts. “It’s all about ...

You’re probably familiar with Steve Jobs’ legendary vision and relentless management style. Some managers mistake his abrasive, difficult disposition for the key to his success, not a byproduct of it.

The nuclear industry can learn from the “roller coaster ride” other industries have taken on project activity and capital spending. For the past 15 or 20 years, every industry sector has experienced ...

"Lessons will be learned" is a phrase that we hear frequently, but it’s not always followed with meaningful change. Within your organization, that doesn’t have to be the case. Use this project review ...