A personal post, Mounir Ajam Career Path
I hope this post will not be misunderstood and taken for what it is – sharing a personal career path that started in 1984 in engineering and shifted to project management in 1990 and continuing to...
View ArticleWhere is the Beef – sorry Agile in PMBOK Guide? PGR3
We have been hearing about the #PMBOK Guide going Agile for a year now; or more. However, now the new #PMBOK Guide is out, where is #Agile? This question reminds me of an old Wendy’s commercial about...
View ArticleAre projects done in a vacuum?
In numerous discussions online, even in guides like the PMBOK Guide, there is so much focus on the project rather than the organization and on the project manager rather than organizational project...
View ArticleAre we killing the mythical hero, the Agile Project Manager?
In recent weeks, I have been trying not to comment on Agile Project Management and Agile Project Manager topics, on LinkedIn and other social media sites. I have been successful in avoiding these...
View ArticleDoes the role of project manager vary from one context to another?
We often see posts that tell us about the role of project manager, with a list of responsibilities. These posts often appear to be by “experts” and the content is presented with certainty. In other...
View ArticleDear projects executives, how can we help you?
I am writing this post, including some personal background information. I write to the attention of senior executives in organizations that are leading large projects, capital projects, and mega...
View ArticleDo we still need the role of the project manager?
Do we still need the role of the project manager? We ask this question because we often see posts on social media, suggesting the demise of this role. Posts with titles like: would AI (artificial...
View ArticleWhat are the differences between A & B? The ‘It Depends’ Series
In project management, the answer to many questions often starts with, “It Depends.” For example, what is the definition of a project? It Depends. What are the differences between PBS and WBS? How to...
View ArticleWhat are the differences between Project Management Method and Project...
In project management, the answer to many questions often starts with, “It Depends.” For example, what is the definition of a project? It Depends. What are the differences between PBS and WBS? How to...
View ArticleFive Project Management Levels for respecting our diversity!
Respecting Our Diversity | Project Management Levels In our third episode of The 4PM Podcast, we discussed respecting our diversity and project management levels. The discussion is necessary to...
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