I saw this question on Quora that piqued my interest. In answering the question (Spoiler alert: the answer is Yes) I describe my approach to managing change on software projects.
Category Archives: Project Management
How do you start when faced with a big project
I found an interesting question today about where to start when embarking on a big project. The questioner asked whether they should start with the small or the big modules. My answer was rather different:
Why do employers look for Project Management Qualifications
This question came up on Quora about why employers look for Project Management qualifications when hiring. Here’s my answer:
External Deadlines in Scrum
Someone asked how to handle external deadlines in scrum. Here’s my answer (spoiler alert – the answer is use Scrum)!
The rewards of being a project manager
Someone asked what were the rewards/benefits of being a project manager. Here’s my take:
Challenges PMs face managing resources
A question was asked about this on quota. Here’s my answer:
When to document during a project
I came across this fascinating question today about how to determine what documentation is needed for a project. Here’s my answer:
Choosing software for your organisation
Someone on Quora asked about whether it’s better to choose the process or the tool first when managing metadata. Here’s my answer:
Best Practice for Benefits
Today I saw a question about benefits on Quora that piqued my interest. You can read the question, and my answer here:
Who can undermine the agile development process
A question was asked on Quora about whether Business Analysts can undermine Agile development methodologies. While the easy answer is ‘yes’ (as can anyone else) the more complex answer is that agile has the checks and balances built in:
Do Business Analysts tend to undermine Agile software development methodologies?
on Quora