Planning

11 things to do at the start of a new (business) relationship

by Matthew Stibbe on May 17, 2010

The last week has seen the beginning of a coalition government in the UK. For me personally, it has seen the start of two new client relationships and the renewal of an older one. It seems like a good time to think about what makes relationships work and how to ensure that each marriage is [...]

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It’s not rocket science: 100 rules for NASA project managers

by Matthew Stibbe on March 15, 2010

NASA is undergoing some big changes and some some soul-searching right now. But it is an organisation that has achieved some of humanity’s most sublime and challenging goals. Therefore, any lessons we can learn at their expense are well worth reading. This is why I like this guide: 100 Rules for NASA Project Managers. Much [...]

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Fast, good or cheap. Choose two.

by Matthew Stibbe on February 2, 2010

I used to make computer games and back then we had a saying about project management: ‘you can have any two of fast, cheap or good.’ It’s a choice that most people don’t want to make. Fast Most clients have a schedule: a campaign deadline, a business plan commitment, a product launch. Usually this is [...]

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