Comments on: Seven Ways To Make That “Silver Bullet” Work

By: One Key Secret for Improving Project Management – Just Do It! | Project Management Tools That Work

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:33:33 +0000

[...] and nuances. Folks that only use these systems in checklist or other shallow approaches (see making project management tools silver bullets work), in my experience, rarely see the full benefit of these techniques and technologies. However, [...]

By: Is Your Project Management On Steroids? Maybe You Should Kick The Habit! | Project Management Tools That Work

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:20:11 +0000

[...] then you are ready to move up to more powerful tools and techniques. (Also see the related article Seven Ways to Make That Project “Silver Bullet” Work.) Thank you for bookmarking and sharing these articles as this tells me which ones are the most [...]

By: Bruce Benson

Bruce Benson — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:43:37 +0000

Another “classic” fix that doesn’t always work as intended is hiring a new CEO for mega-millions. I lived through several of these. The first CEO was lucky and we had unknowingly in the works a killer product that changed our industry. Once that product became old, the company struggled again and he was let go. While we did well, he seemed to get all the credit for the “turn around.”

More on this “luck” factor can be found in the Wall Street Journal, “Why Turning the Page on a CEO Isn’t Always a Panacea” December 5-6, 2009.

Bruce

By: Bruce Benson

Bruce Benson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:08:27 +0000

Chris,

I started this site in large part to give my customers a place to read about some of the concepts I was using to help them improve. I did this instead of making glossy brochures!

So, I’m glad you find it helpful as a reference. I find I often just need something to get the customer thinking, and then I can supplement and refine the relevant ideas based upon their reaction and comments.

Thanks

Bruce

By: Chris Sterling

Chris Sterling — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:03:12 +0000

Good day,

As one of the consultant’s who come in to help with organizational improvement, I find your article remarkably true. When a large initiative is getting put into place, I actually tell the client (and usually leading up to that timeframe) about all of these issues. Making sure that everyone knows that we aren’t going to be like the theoretically perfect implementation of any process, technical, or collaboration tool. Instead, we must find the places where the tool is effective and appropriate along with an eye on bigger picture. Instead of just telling the client about these areas they should be aware of, including about a consultant’s role, I will pass along your article since I find that it covers the bases fairly well. Thank you!