Amen

I was doing some research on earned value and one of the sources I used was Dr Harold Kerzner’s (2003) Project Management – A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling. When I finished my research I paged to the front of the book before closing it. A couple of pages from the front cover there’s a list of Dr Kerzner’s 16 points to project management maturity. I read the list and when I was done I wanted to stand up and say “AMEN.” I’m not suggesting the list caused an epiphany but rather because amen is a Hebrew expression meaning “so be it.”

I’m going to list a few of my favorites. I won’t add to or subtract from the words used by Dr Kerzner.

#4. “Minimize scope changes by committing to realistic objectives.”

#7. “Provide executives with project sponsor information, not project manager information.”

#9. “Focus on deliverables rather than resources.”

#12. “Eliminate nonproductive meetings.”

#13. “Focus on identifying and solving problems early, quickly, and cost effectively.”

#15. “Use project management software as a tool – not as a substitute for effective planning or interpersonal skills.”

Can I get an AMEN!!!