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When the internet boom came along in the mid nineties a common phrase used was Internet time, referring to the speed at which the Internet was developing and the rate at which organizations had to move to maintain competitive advantage. Ten years later the phrase Web 2.0 emerged as a term encompassing the new social […]

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a project implementation that seemed to be falling apart at the seems? What went wrong? Over the years that I’ve been of involved in projects, I’ve seen a greater and greater need for the application of change management and stakeholder management. The type of change management […]

Since we are on the subject of PRINCE2 and quality, it seems like a good time to mention the PRINCE2 quality review technique.  It works GREAT, and I recommend that you try it on for size the next time you have a major project deliverable that needs a group review and blessing. The PRINCE2 quality […]

Communication is integral to almost every aspect of a project life cycle. Communication problems are one of the number one risks to the success of projects worldwide. What can a project manager do to reduce this overwhelming risk?  The use of formal risk management processes provides a way to increase the odds of success by […]

Okay, back to Windows Azure and the Azure Platform … My personal opinion is that Azure is a very compelling cloud offering. While certainly not perfect, and not without the need for some developer effort, I continue to believe that Azure is a very attractive option for a variety of reasons. This is particularly true […]