I have been reading "Rescue the Problem Project: A Complete Guide to Identifying, Preventing, and Recovering from Project Failure" by Todd Williams and I am impressed by the wealth of knowledge it offers on project management. This book provides a comprehensive guide to identify, prevent and recover from project failure. The author's insights and practical examples have helped me understand the root causes of project failure and how to mitigate risks, making it a must-read for project managers and those involved in the project management process. One of the most insightful takeaways was the importance of "Doing It Right the First Time" and avoiding problems that lead to project failure. The book emphasizes the crucial role of an experienced and detail-oriented project manager, who follows a methodology that matches the project, in ensuring a successful outcome. The author also stress the importance of improving the inception and proposal processes, building the right team, understanding uncertainty and risk, and managing change. I think project expectations should be set at the inception stage, and it is important to have a staffed guidance team to provide audit and consultation services throughout the project lifecycle. Project charters and proposals should include information about the methodology and work breakdown structure, and only mention excluded items if specifically requested. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their project management skills. #ProjectManagement #BookRecommendation #ProfessionalDevelopment.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It sounds like you've taken some valuable insights from the book and understand the importance of having a well-structured project management process to prevent failure. I'll definitely consider adding this book to my reading list. Thanks for the recommendation!
Nice post! Your points on setting project expectations from the start and having a guidance team in place are spot on. A detail-oriented project manager and the right methodology are also key components for project success. Thank you for sharing your insights and recommendation.
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1yThank you for the post, Alisha. Do remember the best PM cannot make a purse out of a sow's ear so when the executive team does not due their diligence the best PM in the world is going to have difficulty making the project successful. That is what drove my latest book, Filling Execution Gaps. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again for the kind words.