Delivering Business Change — Where Is Your Sense of Urgency?
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Delivering business change is difficult. It is vital for leaders to understand the human dynamics of change. That is, to create a sense of urgency.
How to Use the Responsibility Assignment Matrix―The RACI Matrix Definition
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The responsibility assignment matrix or RACI matrix is a useful project planning tool. Yet, we often see it used incorrectly.
A Framework for Leadership—A Rough Guide to Leadership Models and Theories
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The Lazy Leader’s Rough Guide to Leadership Models continues with a concise and practical introduction to Michael Fullan’s framework for leadership
5 Models For Leading Change: A Brief Introduction
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In this article, we briefly introduce 5 models for leading change. Learn how to put them to use and become a more effective and rounded leader.
What Is Matrix Management?—A Guide to Matrix Management
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In this guide, we answer the question: what is matrix management? We also describe the pros and cons of the matrix management structure.
Why There's No Such Thing As an Information Management (IT) Project
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Let me say this: there’s no such thing as an IT project! Whilst business change projects should make use of the enabling power of Information Technology (IT) they should not be led by technology.
Project Management Is the About Destination
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Herding Cats is a popular advertisement that is often used to illustrate the complexity of managing business change. We think it’s about people and destination.
Why It’s Not Okay to Lie About Project Failure
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What does project success really mean? In this post, the Lazy Leader argues that it is often much more than simply managing project benefit viability.
Isn't It Time You Hired Project Leaders?
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Project managers come in all shapes and sizes. They come with different experiences, skills, and strengths. But they are often treated as a one-size-fits-all resource. They’re not. There are four types of project and as many types of project leadership.
What Everyone Ought to Know About Project Management Process Maturity
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In this article, the Lazy Leader explains why an understanding of project management process maturity helps organizations to deliver successful business change.
Why Some Business Problems Almost Always Can't Be Solved
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The Lazy Leader discusses the complexity of leading organizational change and the importance of soft skills when leading business change projects.
How to Write a Killer Project Plan That Gets Results
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This is the ONLY guide you need to understand project planning. Learn to plan for quality and prepare and predict for difficulties.