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The "Five to Seven" Process Framework By Dave Coddington There are a number of frameworks we use regularly to help effectively manage projects. One such framework is what we call, "Five to Seven". The "Five to Seven" framework is essentially the simple idea that most processes can and should be explained in five to seven steps. An overall process should be explained in five to seven steps. A process step can and should be explained in five [...]
Why Conflict is Good for your Project By Dave Coddington When I was a younger project manager, I strove for perfection. The ultimate goal was to run the perfect project where everything was completed on-time, within budget, with great quality and to the absolute delight of the customer. When I say everything had to be perfect, I mean everything. Every milestone. Every task. Every detail.I was fortunate to manage a few projects that went pretty [...]
Success: Mission, Vision, Goals, Objectives... And Projects! By Dave Coddington When it comes to success, there's lots of talk about mission statements, vision statements, goals and objectives -- and for good reason. These tools can be incredibly helpful to define the what and the why of success. A great mission statement helps people understand the underlying reason why the team or organization exists. A good vision statement defines a preferred future that inspires individuals, teams and organizations to see what the future could [...]