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The current series is entitled "Back to the Basics" and reminds us projects fail day to day over the little things...like Stakeholders. It began with a call to Stand up and act Like a...PM? and a discussion on the Terrible Triangle.

Communication is the second topic in the "Back to the Basics" series. So far we have looked at What to communicate and When to Speak Up.

Some months ago we renovated portions of our house. It could have been a little smoother. A Failure to Manage caused me disappointment, minor frustration and more work than I expected.

A couple of Random Thoughts cropped up while on vacation, so I had to share them.

A new Project Management System promises resource tracking, forecasting and load balance. The key is making the switch to time meaningful tracking. You'll want the E.D.G.E.

At the end of June, 2008, the Mississippi River demolished levees intended to hold it in place. The cause? Muskrats digging holes. Muskrats In Your Levee warns of 5 muskrats that could be destroying your project.

Amusement park rides have warning signs, shouldn't projects have them, too? But what can you do when the ride that is your project is speeding toward that first gut-wrenching curve? Find out in Along for the Ride.

Some of the greatest, historical projects were accomplished at the expense of human lives. Project Success at What Cost? Gives you 7 ways to keep your team alive.

NASA’s recent Phoenix Lander project had a mission to go with its impressive landing on Mars (5/25/08). In Purpose Driven Project we look to raise the meaning behind the products we deliver.