Category: Simple Rule 08: Keep on Top of Risks

  • Why burnout belongs in the risk conversation

    Why burnout belongs in the risk conversation I have been there. Delivering projects can be tough. On one project, I argued for more resources for over two years and did not get them. Eventually, my colleague burnt out. I followed. It was not a good outcome for either of us. Make the risk visible This…

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  • How should you manage this work?

    How should you manage this work? Deciding whether something is a project is a judgement call. Work can be delivered by an individual, a managed team, or through project delivery. The line is not always clear Over the past decade, I have been refining complexity assessment tools to help teams decide whether to treat work…

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