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Avoiding Redundant Collaboration Tools
What’s the point of using two different collaboration tools in the same project? There is none. And yet, it could be challenging, if not impossible, to settle on one tool for everyone. Bob McGannon and I talk about why this might happen and possible solutions. If your client uses a different system than you do, their preference has to prevail, so we also discuss how to work effectively using both internal and client tools.
Best Practices for Delegating
Delegation is a great way to free up your time while helping others expand their capabilities. But merely handing off a task to someone else often doesn’t accomplish either of those objectives. Proper delegation is an intentional transfer of ownership that requires shifting the workload, authority, and data necessary to complete the task. This Project Pointer explains how to create a support structure to guide the delegate.
When Change Might Be Too Much
Suppose you meticulously shepherd change requests through your change control process. And then, one day, realize your project has morphed into something you and the stakeholders don’t recognize. Sometimes, lots of small changes transform your project in ways you didn’t foresee. For this reason, Bob McGannon and I suggest setting an overall limit to change in a project that triggers a review of the project and its business case to determine whether they’re still valid.