Would you prefer to simplify your life rather than complicate your life? Would you prefer to have a project succeed rather than fail? The answers to both questions should be obvious. Yet, in spite of our good intentions as well as having access to amazing Project Management technology and tools, it seems budgets and/or target dates are blown more often than not. Why?
Fortunately, our paths crossed with Bob Baim, an internationally recognized executive consultant, trainer, professor and author in the field of Project Management and Organizational Behavior. Since our meeting, Bob has become an advisor, consultant and friend to PMO Resource. Bob penned a book in 2006 titled Avoiding the OS Phase. What is the "OS Phase" you ask? Here is an excerpt from the book's cover flap:
"The OS Phase can occur in any aspect of our lives."
The OS Phase on a project is when you admit that you've overrun the authorized budget limit or zoomed past the target end date without warning anyone ahead of time.
The OS Phase is the point in time when a perfect plan stops coming together.
The OS Phase is synonymous with the experience companies encounter just before they file for bankruptcy protection.
"The OS Phase is the point in time when chaos reaches its peak and careers begin to change."
Bob wrote the book in a narrative format describing the events that took place following his chance airport meeting with two business professionals whose project had hit the OS Phase. The professional relationship that evolved from first meeting resulted in the project's salvation. Bob simplifies the typical processes involved in successful and predictive Project Management in an easy to follow format that includes easy-to-understand strategies and visuals.
This is a must read, and a quick read, for all Project Managers, Project Sponsors and Executive Management. To purchase the book, please click on the following link: https://www.2checkout.com/checkout/purchase?PTCOID=5bb0b5f73cf23402ddddf9c2164648ba&sid=1221771&product_id=1&quantity=1&submit=Buy+from+2CO.
