What Ever Happened to Knowledge Management? Global corporations have moved beyond explicit “knowledge management” initiatives to knowledge sharing as a way of life enabled by new patterns of organizational interaction and the widespread use of collaboration technologies. The knowledge management craze began in the 1990’s as companies globalized and became acutely aware of [...]
Managing a Successful Project Kick-off
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Managing a Successful Project Kickoff An effective kickoff meeting lays the groundwork for any successful project. It is essential to gain agreement on the purpose and scope of the project at the outset in order to avoid wasted effort or a result that is off-target. At the beginning of a project, teams are [...]
Unleashing the Power of Internal Project Teams
September 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
Special project teams are an important engine of change in most companies. By following best practices in team and process management, internal project teams can outperform consultants in delivering tangible value. Special project teams are a crucial vehicle for addressing strategic and operational issues at most companies. These teams often cross geographic or organizational boundaries [...]