Project Shrink

We all know what we “should” do to run a project. Putting the right structures and processes in place. Getting the proper authorizations and doing communication and stuff. But sometimes we are operating in unknown organizations. Sometimes we think we have the right authority, but in reality we don’t. Sometimes we just get a team [...]

Do you remember last years “The Four Dharmas Of Project Management“? “I learned that you cannot jump from the PMBoK directly to topics like “mental flexibility” and “emotional intelligence”. I am sorry to tell you, but most people cannot make that jump that fast. A path to “project enlightenment” has to be defined. Conveniently, I [...]

In the remaining months of this year I have some exciting speaking engagements coming up (stay tuned for updates). Here is the slidedeck for one of them: The End Of The Human Cannonball: Project Leadership In Today’s World. The End Of The Human Cannonball: Project Leadership In Today's World View more presentations from Bas de [...]

On “Project Shrink” a recurring theme is “knowing and promoting yourself“. The following postings are among my favorites within this topic: Marketing: Tech People Hate It. Boy Are They Going To Need It! “If your are into software project management, you are into marketing. If you are planning to keep on working on software projects [...]

In episode 21 of The Project Shrink Podcast I am talking to Christine Hohlbaum. She is the author of “The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World”. We are talking about personal productivity, time management, the art of delegation and expectation management. You can watch the episode below or follow [...]

I have said it before: every Project Manager should start a blog. It creates the right skill set for virtual and global project management and it helps your personal marketing. In this episode of The Project Shrink I have the pleasure of talking to Stephane Grenier, author of “Blog Blazers”, a fabulous book for every [...]

I recorded this episode of Project Shrink on this lazy Sunday afternoon; a great time to think about how you want to be perceived as a professional. It’s the kind of knowledge that can really make a big difference in your career, but also in life. I am delighted to talk to Margaret Meloni on [...]

In this new episode of Project Shrink my guest is Maria Gajewski of the Never The Same River Twice blog. She writes about personal and organizational change. Personal development and change management. You know, the people stuff. As I am trying to infuse Project Management with some much needed “human stuff” a chat with her [...]

If you want to be competitive in a global market you need to be on top of developments in your area of expertise. You simply cannot afford being out of the loop. I said it before: Every Project Member Needs To Be An Expert. Following the latest news and blogs is one way of enhancing [...]

If you show up for a meeting in the office, people will notice because they will see you. Online, if you just “show up” nobody will notice. On the internet the fast majority of people is just lurking around, reading and watching stuff other people create. Just a small percentage is contributing by creating. Who [...]