Defining project success

Defining project success

Question of the day Here is a question on project management that I read today.  It immediately caught my attention. Do you understand what success looks like before starting, or do you get stuck in and work it out as you go? Project success is of course what all...
The thin line between projects and operations

The thin line between projects and operations

What is a project?  The Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK, 5th Edition) gives the following definition: “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.  The temporary nature of projects indicates that a...
Book: Leading Apple With Steve Jobs

Book: Leading Apple With Steve Jobs

Apple is now such a great icon of creativity, productivity and profitability.  And all of that based on innovation, not useless banking tricks such as financial engineering.  Steve Jobs had a different vision and style.  However the company was so big that he could...