Comments for Throw Out Complex Project Timelines! at http://www.projecttimes.com , comment 1 to 5 out of 5 comments http://www.projecttimes.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:08:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.projecttimes.com/lisa-anderson/throw-out-complex-project-timelines.html#comment-290 You hit the nail on the head. I once had a PM that had such complicated timelines that it had to continually be revised because no one knew where they were in the process and therefore could not meet their milestones. Keeping it simple so all levels of the organization can understand the process is key. Thank you for your insight. - jill Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:21:59 +0100 http://www.projecttimes.com/lisa-anderson/throw-out-complex-project-timelines.html#comment-289 Thank you for a clear and concise article on keeping the "project" clear and concise. How often have I heard that a project has become mired in schedules that are consumed with too much detail or too many exceptions? - wkm Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:51:01 +0100 http://www.projecttimes.com/lisa-anderson/throw-out-complex-project-timelines.html#comment-288 Absolutely - I couldn't agree more that people and team are #1 in determining project success. Thanks for your comments and experiences. - Lisa Anderson Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:26:33 +0100 http://www.projecttimes.com/lisa-anderson/throw-out-complex-project-timelines.html#comment-286 Any time a project manager is spending more time with the schedule than the team, there's a problem. The schedule should be "barely sufficient" (to use an agile term), because it means nothing unless the team is performing. - lmherrick Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:03:41 +0100 http://www.projecttimes.com/lisa-anderson/throw-out-complex-project-timelines.html#comment-284 Exactly! I'm working in the same dept with (against?) another PMP who is drowning his team in charts, timelines, fine details, forms, new tracking software and admits to not knowing the project status at any given time. My team has delivered 4 projects over the past year (other PMP - none). Our team meets regularly, I produce status reports & meet with the Executives to remove roadblocks and get decisions made, the team focuses on their assignments and due dates and we work with a very high level project plan that is understandable to all. Appreciation is necessary - I've reserved some budget $ for a small celebration at the end of our project. Yes, less is more! Keep it simple and focused. Good article. DM - donna99 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:35:35 +0100