Project Management is a blog run by Chilean Computer Engineer, Business Consultant and Project Management professor Adrian Moya Anex. Written in Spanish, Google allows for the blog to translate to English.

“I am a IT professional Systems Auditor, Quality Analyst, I’m graduated in business management. I have 30 years of experince in project management,” Adrian says. “I started the blog in July 2008 in order to share the knowledge about project management.”

“It is a good blog,” he says. “I share my expertise to avoid the failures and to avoid spent money in a black hole. Remember: I have 30 years of expertise. Mostly my projects were successful because I have applied the best practices.”

Adrian says the intended audience for Project Management includes those who work in goverment, business management, project sponsorship and project management.

Adrian says he most popular post tackles the Gantt chart:

Guide to develop a Gantt chart – (ENGLISH)

These are among his favourite posts:

Why IT Projects Fail in our Business – (ENGLISH)

Risk Management – (ENGLISH)

Project manager to Leader of Projects – (ENGLISH)

URL:  http://adanexpm.blogspot.com/

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bornagainagilist is a blog from a practitioner best described as a project manager by accident, Terry Bunio, who works as a Principal Consultant at Protegra.

Terry told us: “I never wanted to be a Project Manager. I started as a software developer and found my technical calling in Data Architecture. Along the way, I discovered that I enjoy helping to build teams, grow client trust and encourage individual career growth, completing project deliverables, and helping to guide solutions. It seems that some people like to call that Project Management.”

Accident or no, the Winnipeg, Canada-based Terry has nevertheless gone on to thrive in the profession, going on to build what he can only describe as “awesome teams,” whilst “growing client trust, encourage individual career growth, and provided Data Architecture and solution leadership for organizations such as Manitoba Public Insurance, LPL Financial, Assante Asset Management, Moventum, Government of Manitoba, Government of Canada, and Investors Group.”

An Agile enthusiast (as the title would indicate), Terry started bornagainagilst in February 2011 and posts at least once a week. “I enjoy writing and sharing my thoughts so that other people can learn from my mistakes,” he says. “I also like to write to let people know there are hybrid approaches between traditional and agile. I’d describe the blog as ‘How to customize Agile Project Management practices to work for you’. The blog is there for anyone on Software Development project teams who are looking for better ways.”

He describes himself a practical Project Manager. “I’ve been known to challenge assumptions and strive to strike the balance between the theoretical book agile and the real world approaches. So I consider myself a born again agilist, as Agile implemented according to the Lean Principles has made me once again enjoy Software Development and believe in what can be accomplished.”

Three other things about Terry’s blog you’ll soon notice:

• Terry is a fan of Agile implemented according to the Lean Principles, Data Architecture, XML databases, and asking why.
• He’s developed an affinity for turning parts of post titles into Twitter-friendly hash tags, making his blog more social media friendly.
• A massive sports fan, he’s not above livening it up a bit by writing a three-word blog post in support of his beloved Green Bay Packers, or Winnipeg Jets.

Terry’s most widely-read post tackles where the value lies in system user stories.

A System User Story Holy War? On a Saturday Night?

Three other favourites include a Scrum post, another system user stories post, and the dreaded Frankenstein Project!

Dear #Scrum Letter

Active Architecture – User Stories for Architecture

Stop the Madness and Frankenstein Projects

Follow Terry Bunio and the latest updates to bornagainagilist on Twitter @tbunio.

URL: http://bornagainagilist.wordpress.com/

RSS Feed: http://bornagainagilist.wordpress.com/rss

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Project Manage This holds a unique spot in PPM Community: to date, it’s the only one we’ve come across that posts on a purely anonymous basis. We intend to protect the anonymity of its editor-in-chief whilst opening your minds to what this PPM blog can bring to the table, primarily as a blog with an unmatched perspective and narrative.

“The voice isn’t meant to be me; instead its a conglomeration of PM types,” says the editor, who we’ll respectfully refer to as PMT. “I’ve been managing projects and programs for over a decade. I currently manage 12 pm types and am inspired each day by them. Watching the challenges they face, and witnessing them overcome each with grace is what keeps me going.”

The blog is the newest on the PPM Community, premiering on a weekly basis 8th October 2011. PMT effectively deals with the ins and outs of project management, tackling the Yin and Yang inherent with such a job.

“Simply put – it’s an outlet. I wanted to create a space to post tips, tales and observations about the career I love and hate,” PMT says. “Project managers, program managers, producers, account managers, coordinators, and the like. (They are) the unsung heroes. We’re the ones that keep things moving and get it done on time and on budget. We keep our teams motivated and on track, make sure our boss and/or client is happy, and ensure that the community we’re building for get the best product possible. You never see us sweat, rarely hear us swear, and are amazed at how calm we are when fires erupt. That’s because we’re good at what we do.

“We absolutely love our job. Making things happen, getting things done, that’s our nature. We never ever vent at work. Ok, rarely do. But we do have tales to tell. ‘Project Manage This’ is a place for PM types to love and hate the career we’ve chosen.”

The brief time away from the job – weekends – allows PMT the ability to reflect on what would make for good content in the blog.

“When the weekend rolls around, I simmer on the events of the week,” PMT says. “Instead of just thinking about it, I’ve decided to type something up.”

As PMT wants to protect their anonymity, the most we can tell you about their professional background is that PMT “was born a PM type, as I’m sure most people visiting your blog were.” PMT also made clear that the blog “isn’t about me. It’s about PMs.”

Considering that Project Manage This is in its early days, PMT had only one post they could really shed light on:

Top 10 Plus 1 – Personality Traits of a PM

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Ward Wired is a blog that began in April 2011 headed by J. LeRoy Ward, an experienced global executive with 36 years experiences in project, programme and portfolio management across the private and public sector. LeRoy currently serves as Executive Vice President, Product Strategy & Management at ESI International, but also counts a variety of other functions, including the WardWired blog, to spread the message from his experience in PPM.

“As a frequent public speaker, I also blog about the things I present. Having authored multiple publications including several PMP and PgMP preparation guides and CDs,” says LeRoy, who’s a certified PMP and PgMP himself, “I can relate to all those going through the rigorous exam process!” His articles have appeared in such publications as Chief Learning Officer, PM Network and Project Manager Today, and he is frequently quoted in key industry print and online publications.

The accolades do not stop there. LeRoy also serves as a Member of the Executive Team for more than 20 years in one of the world’s largest corporate training-adult learning-firms. He can also lay claim to a broad, expansive international experience, especially in negotiating licensing partnerships and operations across the globe including Canada, Poland, South Korea, China, Singapore, Brazil, Japan, Australia and India. Today he also serves as the editor for the ESI International Project Management Series of books, published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.

So on top of all of this, why start a blog?

“I wanted to talk about interesting and unusal topics not discussed in other blogs,” LeRoy told us. “I always wanted to write for a living, as I enjoy it. My motivation was to offer content that one wouldn’t find on conventional sites such as PMI, Gannthead, and others, not that I don’t think their content is good; it is. It’s just predictable. I want to get people thinking in different terms about PM and I want to bring a smile to their faces.

“I approach project management topics from a different point of view. I challenge conventional thinking and try to be very realistic in my discussions. I try to be relevant, but more importantly, I try to bring to light very interesting ideas and thoughts to provoke conversations.”

Having worked as a practitioner (mostly in IT) and trainer/consultant in PPM, LeRoy adds that the blog targets anyone and everyone in the project, programme and portfolio management area.

He says his most popular post (and one of his three favourites as well) tackles project quality in a insightful bit on a business analyst in the making:

Project Quality, Cashews and a Japanese Cocktail Waitress

Two other favourites of LeRoy’s include the following:

Want Some Tips on Stakeholder Engagement? Don’t Ask Leo Apotheker!

Throw Those MBOs Away – Here’s a Better Standard of Performance!

To follow the latest posts and happenings at Ward Wired, follow J. LeRoy Ward on Twitter @WardWired.

URL: http://www.wardwired.com

RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/wardwired/

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Working With or Without Walls is a blog headed by Colleen Garton, a multi-practising project management expert that has served as a consultant, writer, speaker and educator on virtual and project management.

Colleen started 2WO2W in 2010 and tries to keep it to a single post each month as a means to share opinions on her expertise, which stretches beyond project management as well.

“I created the blog to share my ideas and opinions on people management, project management,virtual management and leadership excellence,” Colleen says.

She adds that the blog’s main goals include

• “A commentary on breaking down out-dated workplace principles and perceptions”;
• “A strong focus on building excellent people development & management skills”;
• “How to successfully adapt and adjust to managing and working without walls,” and;
• “Taking project management to a new level by incorporating virtual management skillsets and tools.”

Moreover, as the author of Managing Without Walls and Fundamentals of Technology Management, Colleen is motivated to blog by the need to write in a regular forum.

“I am a writer and management professional who is passionate about management,” she says. “I am motivated by people, projects and technology.”

“I have an engineering background. I moved into management early in my career. I have extensive experience at the corporate level in various industries including: professional audio, finance, technology, analytics, and retail. The two books I wrote are based on my personal experience in project management, and directing global operations.”

Her most popular post was written in February 2011:

Why Virtual Training Is The Path To Success

Some of her favourite posts include that post, plus these other two:

Is Virtual Communication Driving You To Distraction?

It’s The People, Stupid

Keep up-to-date of Colleen’s posts with Working With or Without Walls on Twitter @colleengarton

URL: http://workingwithoutwalls.blogspot.com/

RSS Feed: http://workingwithoutwalls.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

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Business-Driven PPM is a blog directed by Matthew Barnett for PowerSteering Software, which is a “leader in business-driven project & portfolio management (PPM) solutions for managing IT Governance, PMOs, Performance Improvement, Product Development, and other strategic initiatives.”

“Our easy-to-use software provides business executives at BayCare, Frito-Lay, Merck, PolyOne, Shaw Industries, UK National Health Service, US Department of Defense, and over 140 other customers with executive visibility, strategy alignment, and team productivity to drive strategy and accelerate results across the organization,” Matthew says.

The blog is relatively new to the PPM blogosphere, premiering in April 2011, and has since gone on to offer 3-4 posts each month.

“Our blog is about applying the discipline of PPM to achieve better results from the strategic initiatives that impact your business,” Matthew says. “The blog explores the unique value, benefits and best practices of a business-oriented PPM approach.

“PowerSteering has long held the view that PPM delivers the most business value when it is aligned with strategic objectives, focused on a top-down portfolio management approach, and adopted across the organization rather than remaining the exclusive domain of the IT group. We started our blog to share this perspective – which we call ‘Business-Driven PPM’ – and related best practices and customer success stories.”

“Though we are seeing a gradual shift, much of the PPM space remains focused on PPM within IT, or emphasize tactical project & resource management over what we believe to be the higher value, more strategic practices of portfolio management and project selection. We blog to promote this more value-driven approach to PPM.”

Matthew, who serves as Director of Marketing at PowerSteering Software, says he doesn’t often contribute directly to the blog. He cited the contributions of a variety of writers for Business-Driven PPM’s content, including Jay Hoskins, David Boghossian, Susan Go, Linda Duchin, Terry Melnik and Randy Clark. “The intended audience of our blog are executives responsible for the results generated from PPM practices, such as PMO Directors and Directors of Program/Portfolio Management,” he adds.

The most widely read post tackles an introductory piece for the blog:

What is Business-Driven PPM?

Three other posts rank amongst Matthew’s favourites:

Can IT PPM Be Business-Driven?

Which Comes First – PPM Process or PPM Software?

You Think You Have a Resource Management Problem?

Follow the company and subsequent blog posts on Twitter @powersteeringsw.

URL: http://www.powersteeringsoftware.com/blog

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Ron Rosenhead has many years of experience of project and programme management. He is Chief Executive of Project Agency, set up in 1995, wherein he works in organisations:

• demystifying project management with professionals at all levels
• developing core skills – of Project Managers, their teams and Project Sponsors
• providing guidelines and protocols for staff to follow
• helping those involved in the project management process to recognise the need to further develop their “people skills” as well as their project management skills.

An acclaimed professional speaker and strategist with project management issues, Ron started his self-titled blog in 2007. He offers a new post each week.

“My role with the blog is to help support companies to develop. I see blogging as a continuation of this process,” he told us.

It’s not necessarily his expertise that he uses as a summation of his blog: its one particular piece of feedback he’s received.

“I have been described as the challenging blogger,” Ron says. “When I asked what this meant the comment came back: ‘You present information that is logical but challenging; challenging by asking the reader rhetorical questions that are designed to make them think.’”

Ron is motivated to post on the blog as a chance to share his experience, provide information, and eliminate mistakes too common within the profession.

“I am also motivated to post as I like writing and asking questions.”

He added his audience is restricted to “anyone! From the inexperienced project manager or the person just starting off in project management through to senior execs who are involved in projects.”

Ron started his career as an internal trainer and got involved in projects through the massive amount of change going on in the organisation.

“My life changed when a senior manager said, ‘Have you got a minute? I’ve got this big bit of work to do and have no idea how to do it,’” he recalls. “I ran some initial workshops and that was my introduction to project management.

“(Since then) I have successfully delivered projects and trained many many thousands of people to deliver projects. My focus is on practical project management – people are looking for pragmatism – which is what I deliver.”

The most widely read post at Ron Rosenhead deals with handover:

Where’s the project handover plan?

His favourites include these three:

Project management comment causes quite a stir

Its like pushing a stone up a hill

Can I please check you are my project sponsor?

Recently, Ron introduced a new weekly feature to the blog called “This Week’s BIG Question”.

Follow Ron Rosenhead and his blog updates on Twitter @ronrosenhead

URL: http://www.ronrosenhead.co.uk/

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Fixing Projects is a blog that premiered in May 2010 under the direction of Carol Long, CEO for Three Triangles Performance Ltd. Carol has experience as a programme and project manager, interim manager and consultant in high-tech, public and not-for-profit sectors. She specialises in assisting senior management get value from their project, and also has an expertise in project rescue.

It is the notion of rescuing projects that drives Fixing Projects posts.

“I’m motivated to post by a desire to stop projects failing – I have some insights and experience to share that might help and look for comments and ideas from other managers,” Carol says. “I hate to see the results of failed projects: wasted talent and resources, the demotivated teams, the stakeholders failed.

“If I can reduce the failures by sharing what I see and do in a few organisations with managers and executives around the world, then I will have done something worthwhile.”

The insights and tips from Carol’s experience shine through in Fixing Projects, which usually provides a single post a week (though more are available in other weeks).

“Programme and project management is more than following a method: it is running a temporary organisation with an objective to bring change,” she says. “This blog gives insights, experience and hints to senior managers and project managers to help them improve their project portfolio, programmes and projects. There are tips for PMO, quality and risk managers, too.

“We bring experience, insights and techniques to Boards so their organisation chooses an effective and balanced portfolio of programmes and projects, independent and knowledgeable support to enable board members to be great programme/project sponsors, coach project managers to achieve excellent delivery.”

Carol listed two posts as the most widely read Fixing Projects pieces:

What is IDEF0?

PRINCE2, PMBoK, Agile

She also three other pieces she lists as her favourite:

The delivery of benefits is moderated by risk and quality

Kanban: visualizing work in progress

Planning Communication for Governance

Fixing Projects particularly tries to entice readers with specific weekly topical writings. For instance, Carol pointed to a 2010 series she did on communication for project managers.

Be sure to monitor Fixing Projects and Carol on Twitter @fixing_projects.

URL: http://3triangles.co.uk/

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Wisewolf Talking is a blog run by consultant/business coach Wendy Mason. A public sector consultant for years specialising in project & programme management, Wendy switched to the private sector for good four years ago.

Wendy today has a successful career working with private and public sector organisations and she has worked with the third sector. Wendy supports people and organisations going through change and wanting the best from their people, services and contracts. She is used to dealing with people at all levels and from all kinds of backgrounds.

Wendy has been a director of a government agency, a large voluntary organization and a small sport’s promotion company and she has earned her stripes in line management.

A fan of blogs and blogging in general, Wisewolf Talking originated in November 2008, and today posts three new pieces a week.

“I’ve always enjoyed writing and when I discovered blogging it seemd a great means of self expression. Now I regard myself as a professional blogger,” she told us. “I love being actively engaged in social media and now it is also part of my business portfolio.”

“Wisewolf Talking provides information and comment for those leading and leading or managing change – from strategy, portfolio and programme management to personal development and things to help you make the most of the opportunity!

“We also include thought pieces to stimulate discussion and to help you develop yourself and your business. Sometimes original, sometimes just interesting pieces from elsewhere – but its all aimed at helping you to meet the challenge.”

Wendy intends through Wisewolf to speak directly with “those interested in leadership, management, project and programme management and social media.”

Her most popular pieces include these two:

Lifecycle Leadership – How many styles do you need?

The Simplest Model of Change

Her favourite posts include:

Being a great boss – acting with integrity

Do you wear a mask at work?

Lessons in Personal Branding

Follow Wendy and the Wisewolf Talking blog online @WWisewolf.

URL: http://www.wisewolftalking.com

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PPMpractitioner is a blog from the experienced hands of Neil Walker, who has over 18 years experience in PPM and nearly 25 in the Finance sector as an employee and consultant.

He sees the blog, started in 2008 and updated twice weekly, as a portal to release his strongest areas of expertise in.

“PPMpractitioner covers areas of programme and project management that I am passionate about, particularly enigmatic PPM areas like reducing failure, smarter execution, effective change, improvement and doing more with less,” he says. “Encompassing portfolio, programme and project management.”

“I relish my role my role as a PPM practitioner. It’s challenging, complex, varied and rewarding. There are not many roles where you provide credibility and leadership to disparate members of wider-project teams within the programme, whilst providing solutions and guidance to the business. PPMpractitioner blog (and more recently Twitter) are outlets for my PPM passion.”

Neil combines his experience – primarily in the financial sector – with a wealth of qualifications: he has the top certifications in the UK (PRINCE2 & MSP Practitioner, fellow of the Chartered Management Institute [CMI]) and writes with an eye toward maintaining a solid balance of both elements in practice.

Neil lists three favourite posts from his blogging experience, the first of which doubles as his most widely read post:

Managing Stakeholder Expectations

Managing Business Value by Projects

Do Projects Really Need Executive Sponsor Support?

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