A CLEAN BREAK FROM PROJECT MANAGEMENT ORTHODOXY

Traditional approach
More detail in project plans
= more control
= more control
Resources are limited, so it's best to always keep them fully engaged.
Because the world is an uncertain place, always start projects ASAP to buy more time.
Always prioritize the critical tasks first.
The Realization Approach
A project plan is not a checklist.
It’s a management strategy.
To solve traffic jams, you don't add more cars to the road.
You find ways to reduce their number.
Don't begin until all inputs and resources are available.
Well begun is half done.
It’s too late to act after tasks become critical.
Stop non-critical from becoming critical.
Traditional approach
More detail in project plans
= more control
= more control
The Realization Approach
A project plan is not a checklist.
It’s a management strategy.
Traditional approach
Resources are limited, so it's best to always keep them fully engaged.
The Realization Approach
To solve traffic jams, you don't add more cars to the road.
You find ways to reduce their number.
Traditional approach
Because the world is an uncertain place, always start projects ASAP to buy more time.
The Realization Approach
Don't begin until all inputs and resources are available.
Well begun is half done.
Traditional approach
Always prioritize the critical tasks first.
The Realization Approach
It’s too late to act after tasks become critical.
Stop non-critical from becoming critical.
Break the rules to break the pattern of overdue and over budget projects.
