Friday, May 16, 2008 12:35:43 PM EDT Andy Jordan http://www.gantthead.com/blog/The-people-side-of-project-management/ Project management isn't just about delivering on time, scope, budget and quality. It's about developing people - teams and individuals - let's explore that a little more! http://www.gantthead.com/blog/The-people-side-of-project-management/896/ 05/12/2008 One of my current clients has a lot of small, ad hoc requests that need to be completed by the development team.  We've introduced a process and SLA for tracking and executing these requests, but it doesn't always stick.It's not unusual to get 'Emergency 911' requests that sound something like "we h... http://www.gantthead.com/blog/The-people-side-of-project-management/870/ 05/01/2008 Well last week's introduction of the new guy seems to have prompted some really great comments (thank you, it's good to know that I'm not alone at this keyboard), so he's back for more.He and I were reviewing a project plan today that had been provided by a vendor.  The plan was 'OK' but wasn't anyt... http://www.gantthead.com/blog/The-people-side-of-project-management/839/ 04/23/2008 I know I'm jumping around a bit on these early posts - I'm just trying to throw some ideas out and see what generates the most interest - bear with me (please!).I want to introduce you to the new guy.  He's a real person that I am working with at one of my clients right now.  In fact he's a Gantthea... http://www.gantthead.com/blog/The-people-side-of-project-management/821/ 04/16/2008 My mind was tweaked by this comment on one of my earlier blog entries by Marshall King:......... I have tried to apply the people development approach as you describe on most of my projects however, it is becoming increasingly difficult as schedules compress due to management demands on getting to t... http://www.gantthead.com/blog/The-people-side-of-project-management/805/ 04/12/2008 So how did you get into project management?  In my case it was simply a case of right place, right time - I was in a relatively small company that didn't have formal project management, but did have the need to undertake a major, industry wide initiative.  I didn't run as fast as everyone else and t... http://www.gantthead.com/blog/The-people-side-of-project-management/792/ 04/10/2008 Hmm, well now I have a blog, guess I'd better think of something intelligent to say!Let's start by telling you what I intend to make this about.  Throughout my career I have focused on developing people.  I don't believe that any sponsor wants me to deliver a project on time, on scope, on budget and...