Six Sigma definitions
DaleSome Six Sigma definitions which I’ve collected over time. Term Definition CTQs Critical To Quality. The sort list of the most important customer wants. Customer Any internal/external person/organisation who receives…
Let’s really shoot ourselves in the foot.
There was a discussion at work the other week about system availability measurements. We’re aiming for “Five Nines”. Noble target, doubt we’ll achieve it though, without some clever availability exclusions. …
What is a good task?
A good task is: Measurable Has one owner 8 – 120 hours Is an action.
A Project Manager’s Guiding Principles
Lead by example Constantly communicate a sense of urgency Know your scope, manage it relentlessly Report the past – Manage the future Know your governance model and use it appropriately…
Project Landmines
Poor project definition Ineffective project management Ineffective architectural engineering Poor communications Inadequate project plan Inadequate project tracking and projecting Ineffective governance Lack of client alignment and support Lack of accountability…
This week’s work challenge? – Project Managers!
Project Managers are those people who ""manage"" projects. Sort of like a "stay at home" mum who organises her children’s day. Except the mum is competent, and the project manager…
Bits and Pieces – Project Management
Post Implementation Review A lot of time, money and energy went into the "project". At times things were difficult but the result was a quality deliverable. But at the end…
Some notes on Project Management – Part 3 of 3
Scheduling tools & techniques Mathematical analysis Duration comparison Simulation Resource leveling heuristics Project Management Software Coding Structure Mathematical analysis Critical Path PERT GERT Critical Path is where the path has…
Some notes on Project Management – Part 2 of 3
Project Cost Estimation Benefits of understanding cost estimating Will use methods which fit project. Cost estimates will be as accurate as possible Calculate estimates more quickly Cost Benefit Issues Cost…
Some notes on Project Management – Part 1 of 3
Just some notes I made on Project Management, over time ... Project: Risks Risks can be categorised into: predictable unpredictable technical non-technical legal Project: Resources Resource requirements are generally one…