Agile practices without an agile mindset = Cargo cult agile

Something similar to Cargo cult science, seems to be happening with the way the Agile is being implemented in projects. Cargo cult science is a phrase describing practices that have the semblance of being scientific, but do not in fact follow the scientific method

Leverage project management to maximize the value of agile

There is little doubt that organizations are embracing the agile way of working , in a big way. What is also clear is that organizations fail to fully realize the value of agile. The primary reason for this failure to maximize the value of agile, is the overlooking of the role of project management toContinue reading “Leverage project management to maximize the value of agile”

EPMO : Making a difference in the lives of patients and thier families

It would be understandable if you are hard-pressed to figure out the connection between EPMO  ( Enterprise Project management Office) and making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Making a difference in the lives of people is not something that readily springs to one’s mind when talking about PMOs. Well, thisContinue reading “EPMO : Making a difference in the lives of patients and thier families”

Becoming a better project manager series : Taking ownership 

Being a project manager is tough. You are responsible for delivering results but don’t have complete control over the means to deliver them. Most of the times, the results are defined in the vaguest possible terms, that you don’t even know what results you have to deliver. Welcome to the world of project management whereContinue reading “Becoming a better project manager series : Taking ownership “