XO Consulting & Training
Managing complex (and simple) projects is a fact of life in
today's business environment and doing it well can be a

competitive advantag
e. While some companies are
improving in this area, few will claim to have it nailed. Some
recurring themes include, misalignment with business
strategy, inadequate intra-project coordination, too many
loosely defined projects, unclear requirements, and poor
communication. In the end, these boil down to sub-optimal
results, frustration, and lack of predictability... and all of them
can be improved!

We are committed to helping clients realize their strategies
through successful projects. By tailoring project management
and product development processes to the specific
business/organizational situation, facilitating adoption of new
processes, providing customized training and focused
coaching, XO helps clients ensure that the right projects are
selected, that they are aligned with business objectives, and
are delivered successfully.
ClearVue-360 Project Management Software
An easy-to-use PM tool for new and/or part-time project
managers that not only increases productivity, but actually helps
you become a better PM! Click here to learn more and receive
special pricing (20% off).
Project Management Skills for the Accidental Project Manager
Gary Chin to lead webcast for the American Management
Association
on "Project Management for the Accidental Project
Manager."
July 15 & 17, 2009. Click here for more information
and to register for one of these dates.
Is your Organization "Over Processed?"
Copyright, XO Consulting, 2001 - 2009. Portland, OR.
Advancing the project management environment
Overview:
Gary Chin is interviewed for PM Network Magazine on whether
or not organizations are Over-Processed?
Organizations need
structure, but they're often too focused on implementing process
- without looking at their culture and project goals.
(read the
whole article here)
.
A book authored by Gary Chin that
discusses how to manage projects in the

real
world of fast-paced and changing
project environments.