Archive for Project Management
Project Management Lessons Learned
Posted by: | CommentsIt took me two podcasts, Patterns of Behavior affect Projects and Lesson Learned in Project Management to capture the thoughts of Mel Bost, author of the highly regarded blog, “MEL BOST PMO EXPERT. In the Blog, Mel addresses structure, activities, and behavior of a Program Management Office (PMO) environment.
Mel is a principal with BOT International, a leading provider of software solutions for project management processes. BOT’s flagship product, Processes On Demand, helps project management offices (PMO) and IT organizations reduce costs, save time, and improve project results. He is engaged in Business Development with the PMO Processes on Demand products and provides on-site training to clients in a number of areas related to project management and Project Management Offices (PMOs), including project lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge management.
This is a transcription of both podcasts.
About Mel Bost: Mel is experienced in all aspects of project and program management, including strategic planning, design thinking, knowledge management, risk management, capital project audit and control, contactor audits and business process analysis. He has successfully developed the processes, standards, procedures, and organizational structures for the PMOs of several major corporations. Prior to becoming a consultant, Mel worked for a number of large national and international companies, including Exterran Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Phillips Petroleum, Tosco Corporation, UNOCAL, Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), and Ford Motor Company.
Manage your Project with a Single Page
Posted by: | CommentsIn a past Business901 Podcast, One Page Project Manager Podcast, with Mick Campbell co-founder and Managing Partner of OPPM International, we discussed the most recent book in the series, The New One-Page Project Manager: Communicate and Manage Any Project With A Single Sheet of Paper.
The One-Page Project Manager sets a new standard as an understandable and easy-to-apply organizational tool, allowing managers to summarize complex projects on a single information-rich page. The third book in the OPPM series, The One-Page Project Manager for Execution: Drive Strategy and Solve Problems with a Single Sheet of Paper describes how to combine the OPPM with the Toyota A3 report to create an enhanced, integrated management tool.
There has been a project management theme this week on the blog so the transcription is a perfect wind-up for the week.
Mick Campbell, MBA has 20 years of experience rooted in project management, innovation and technology, Mick helps individuals and organizations with leadership and communication to substantially improve project performance. Focusing on project innovation, Mick facilitates highly interactive sessions and workshops for PMI and AAPM certification requirements.
Patterns of Behavior affect Projects
Posted by: | CommentsIn an earlier Business901 podcast, Lesson Learned in Project Management, Mel Bost and I discussed his thinking around Project Closeouts. There was a portion of the podcast that I edited that I thought stood on its own merit. It was a section on Patterns of Behavior. I think you will find this short edition will add some excellent insight about not only the psychology of the Lessons Learned but also the role of structure. This may have been my favorite part of the podcast. Amazing similarities to Dr. Deming’s work and Systems Thinking.
Mel is a principal with BOT International, a leading provider of software solutions for project management processes. BOT’s flagship product, Processes On Demand, helps project management offices (PMO) and IT organizations reduce costs, save time, and improve project results. He is engaged in Business Development with the PMO Processes on Demand products and provides on-site training to clients in a number of areas related to project management and Project Management Offices (PMOs), including project lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge management.
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About Mel Bost: Mel is experienced in all aspects of project and program management, including strategic planning, design thinking, knowledge management, risk management, capital project audit and control, contactor audits and business process analysis. He has successfully developed the processes, standards, procedures, and organizational structures for the PMOs of several major corporations. Prior to becoming a consultant, Mel worked for a number of large national and international companies, including Exterran Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Phillips Petroleum, Tosco Corporation, UNOCAL, Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), and Ford Motor Company.
Mel Bost was part of a global merger-transition team that developed business analysis and best practices for a new PMO prior to the merger of Conoco and Phillips Petroleum. He also led a global team to create a blueprint for implementing a PMO for Duke Energy Field Services and LUKOIL. He is the author of the highly regarded blog, “MEL BOST PMO EXPERT,” which addresses the structure, activities, and behavior of a Program Management Office (PMO) environment.
