Project Problem 8: Project Managers are Passive

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Project Problem 7: Changes are Not Controlled

This time, in "The 8 Biggest Problems" podcast, Cadence founder John Patton brings you problem number seven in the series: Changes to cost, schedule, and performance are not controlled. Even project teams with the best intentions suffer the challenges of "Scope Creep," says Patto ...  Show more

Project Problem 6: Responsibility is Unclear

A common stumbling-block for companies appears well into the project planning and implementation stage, when roles have been decided but actual responsibility at the task level is lacking. We have detailed several causes and effects below, along with a best-practice solution to h ...  Show more

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