If you arrive on time for a doctor’s appointment and wait ten minutes before the exam begins, chances are, you will be satisfied with the schedule. This is true even though the doctor was late. If we examine the reason for your satisfaction, we’ll see it’s because you received what you expected. Read more
Yesterday we examined the compliance matrix and reviewed its primary purpose: ensuring that the proposal is prepared in compliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP). Today we’ll look at the compliance matrix and project planning. Read more
The compliance matrix is to the proposal as tires are to the motor vehicle. From start to finish, it places the entire project on the road and moves it forward. It’s what makes the writing project navigable and capable of reaching the destination. Read more
It’s a pleasure to work with good project managers. Their work is well-planned and everyone knows the road ahead. The project communications are frequent and transparent. For their team, stress is relatively low and the atmosphere is light enough for an occasional laugh. Read more
Each year, I watch for PMI® to bestow the Project of the Year Award. I thoroughly enjoy reading about the scale and complexity of the awarded projects. It’s not uncommon for the budgets to approach or exceed the half billion mark and for the schedules to span several years. Read more
Let’s continue a review of common tools and tactics for preventing schedule delays on software development projects. Hopefully, something here may be good preventative medicine for your next project. Read more
Several statistics relate that the majority of software development projects fall behind schedule. One source relates that 75% are delivered late while another source cites a different percentage, and so on. It’s hard to know what percentage to accept as most accurate. Read more
It’s a happy day for you. You’re a project manager and you’ve just landed your next job. Life is good! Both you and your new client agree that you will be working as an independent contractor and not as an employee. You’ll pay your own taxes and your client will file form 1099-MISC. Read more
Once you’ve planned the solution that best fits the client needs, you’re finally ready to write the proposal. Arm yourself with all of your notes, your proposed solution, the proposal guidelines and a good cup of coffee. The good cup of coffee is payment in advance for the job well done. Read more
By now, you’ve likely heard all you need to know to conceive of the proposed solution. Before you begin writing it down, understand that there’s a difference between the best solution and the solution that best fits this particular client. Recall all you have heard. Read more
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