
Failure Is Not an Option… Well, Sometimes
By Craig Covello, PMP
I think it’s fair to say that most project participants are interested in doing a good job. Money is certainly a motivational factor, but many of us also value the concepts of personal integrity, commitment and reputation.…

Plan B: How to Make an
Effective Contingency Plan
By Craig Covello, PMP:
The simplest path between any two points is a straight line. The logic of geometry cannot be argued, however, geometry does not necessarily mirror the journey required to deliver a project on time and within budget. …
Effective Contingency Plan

Some Abuses of Project
Management Best Practices
By Craig Covello, PMP:
In this article, let's explore the use and abuse of best practices in project management. It’s fair to assume that there are a large number of opinions on this matter, as are the number of anecdotal examples that…
Management Best Practices

Nothing “Stupid” about Keeping It Simple
By Craig Covello, PMP:
You’ve probably heard the acronym “KISS”, which stands for “keep it simple, stupid”. I must admit, I was never a fan of any phrase that assumes the audience has diminished capacity. And in this case, there…

Virtual Teams – Managing
Large Amounts of Information
By Craig Covello, PMP:
Many of us who manage large projects are flooded by e-mail and their associated attachments each day. These discrete items of information sit in our in-box silently demanding attention, yet often the subject lines do…
Large Amounts of Information