Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile – Realizing the Benefits for Organizations
Summary Why move from Waterfall to Agile? The landscape of project management and software development has undergone significant transformation with the advent of Agile methodologies. While the Waterfall model served as a cornerstone for many projects, the dynamic nature of today’s business environment often requires a more adaptive and responsive approach. This post aims to…
Read MoreThe Biggest Difference Between Results and Being a Loser
The undeniable truth? We are born, live and die losing. Yes, I could have stated it more gently, but that is the truth…we lose. We lose physical competitions, we lose spelling bees, we lose debates, we lose business deals, we lose out on accomplishing goals, we lose at relationships, heck, just about everyone I know…
Read MoreUsing the PERT Formula in Project Management to Accurately Measure the Length of Tasks
Accurately Measuring the Length of Tasks in Project Management Using the PERT Formula Project management often involves a series of tasks, each with its own set of uncertainties. Estimating the duration of these tasks can be challenging, especially when there are many unknown factors. One of the most reliable techniques to address this challenge is…
Read MoreApplying SMART Goals to Improve Your Putting: A Project Management Approach
Golfer? Struggling with your short game? Take a look at your game through the lens of a project manager! I want to talk to you about the intersection of project management and the art of putting. You may not realize this, but everything is a project, no matter how small or large the task. This…
Read MoreThe Best Continuous Improvement Tools for your Business
Organizational health—the adaptive, self-renewing capacity of an organization built upon aligned management practices, employee engagement, and a robust culture—is an indispensable element of a thriving company. Like a medical checkup, an organizational health assessment is a proactive approach to ensure the well-being of your business. Here’s why these assessments are vital to a company’s success.…
Read MoreComparing the Mckinsey Organizational Health Index to Arrowhead’s Organizational Health Assessment
Comparing the Mckinsey Organizational Health Index to Arrowhead’s Organizational Health Assessment Organizational health is a critical factor for long-term performance. It represents an organization’s ability to align around and achieve strategic goals. Two notable tools that aim to measure and improve organizational health are the McKinsey Organizational Health Index (OHI) and Arrowhead’s Organizational Health Assessment…
Read MoreSix Examples of how an Organizational Health Assessment Improved Business Success
Organizational health—the adaptive, self-renewing capacity of an organization built upon aligned management practices, employee engagement, and a robust culture—is an indispensable element of a thriving company. Like a medical checkup, an organizational health assessment is a proactive approach to ensure the well-being of your business. Here’s why these assessments are vital to a company’s success.…
Read MoreWhat is an Organizational Health Assessment?
Just as we go for regular health check-ups to maintain our well-being, organizations too need to conduct health assessments to ensure their prosperity and longevity. A healthy organization is characterized by happy and productive employees, satisfied and loyal customers, and financial performance that meets or surpasses industry benchmarks. In fact, research from McKinsey reveals that…
Read MoreHow to protect intellectual property?
Transcription Expand “Welcome to KBEZ. How to protect Intellectual property, trademarks, patents or copyrights. Well, we are not patent attorneys. I will tell you that. But I would recommend you find an expert in the field. If you have intellectual property that is worth protecting. Make sure you understand that IP. Patent pending is better…
Read MoreThe Project Management of Parenting: A Mother’s Day Reflection
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this year, it’s worth reflecting on the ways that parenthood is an exercise in project management. Some of you may wonder, how does one incorporate project management principles into the daily grind of parenthood? Well, let me start by saying it’s not always an easy task. Parenthood can…
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