IT Project Mechanic

I’m blogging at www.ittoolbox.com/pm/itprojectmechanic and thought you might want to review the article that I posted there called “Why am I doing this?”

You can visit the blog here: http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/pm/itprojectmechanic/archives/why-am-i-doing-this-23212

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Having implemented a “few” PMOs, I can share a phenomenon that many of you can relate to – the notion that “Portfolio Management” or “the PMO” is going to make an IT department’s situation different because of their existence. I can sadly say that I’ve heard too many seat pocket ideas (like those found holding executive magazines in airplanes) blurted out with conviction, such as, “Well, we have Portfolio Management/a PMO/fancy software – why is this happening?” when problems persist. (more…)

If you have spent time in a few different IT shops, especially project shops, you probably have noticed something about processes. This is something that drives me bonkers about how people implement process. While this is designed to be somewhat humorous, this is potentially hazardous stuff and should be taken seriously…

Some places almost outlaw process – “we don’t need it” is the assertion.
Some places embrace process toward religious extremes – “too much process isn’t possible” is the claim.
Some places take what’s just right – and only what proves to be worthwhile pursuing.  (more…)