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The article makes good use of credible sources to bring across the point that checklists are in fact an essential part of effective solutions leadership.
The fairly brief article by Shaun Parker, entitled "Is Project Management Software the Way Forward?" promotes the use of project management software to improve solutions leadership within a company. Mr. Parker makes several good points. In addition to saving on costs such as paper and time, project management software simplifies to functioning of each specific project, provides each team member with his or her exact list of tasks, and offers all involved in the project with an open platform for communication and information. This is therefore very beneficial in terms of saving time and effort for the solutions leader, as many of the tasks are automated by means of project management software. Furthermore, software that is customized for the company's specific needs will help the solutions manager to integrate all the functions within the company. This will provide a global view of all the projects the company is involved in, how these integrate with each other, as well as with the company's overall goals and other functions. The implementation of such integrated software across the company will considerably simplify the task of the solutions manager. Indeed, it will contribute to the efficiency of both time, costs and project completion within the company. The article is very relevant in terms of current technological and IT developments. No company today can afford to ignore the value of IT solutions in the management of their projects.
Finally, Robert Howard's "Improve Maturity with Capabilities" explores efficiency as it relates to business projects and solutions. According to Howard, projects traditionally focus on analyzing the current state, identifying requirements, and implementing solutions. The author...
Indeed, the competitive business environment requires continual growth if a company is to survive. To solve this problem, Howard suggests the capability maturity model, which has been successfully implemented by software engineering professionals. This model allows solutions and capabilities to grow over time, and ensure the continual competitive edge for a company. The article provides a very detailed account of such a model, and argues well for its benefits. His examples from the business environment provides the article's arguments with validity and credibility, especially as these arguments apply to today's business world.
References
Aresvik, Rune. "Using Internal Consultants in Complex Projects." 3 Dec. 2009. Retrieved from http://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34766-using-internal-consultants-in-complex-projects.aspx
Aresvik, Rune. "Ensure that Projects Finish on Time by Avoiding Scope Creep." 10 Dec. 2009. Retrieved from http://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34966-ensure-that-projects-finish-on-time-by-avoiding-scope-creep.aspx
Howard, Robert. "Improve Maturity with Capabilities." 22 Oct. 2008. Retrieved from http://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27786-improve-maturity-with-capabilities.aspx
Murphy, James D. "More Than a To-Do List: Build Teamwork, Improve Execution wit a Project Checklist." 31 Oct, 2009. Retrieved from http://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32923-more-than-a-to-do-list-build-teamwork-improve-execution-with-a-project-checklist.aspx
Parker, Shaun. "Is Project Management Software the Way Forward?" 27 Jan. 2009. Retrieved from http://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31541-is-project-management-software-the-way-forward.aspx
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