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Relationships, not processes

Relationships, not processes

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Relationships, not processes

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- I once worked on a project where the first day of testing was absolute disaster. We completed less than 1% of planned test cases. But we worked through it and ultimately delivered something that met the business need. Success didn't happen because we followed process; it happened because everyone came together to overcome problems. There's a quote from the Agile Manifesto, and it's the starting point for Agile project delivery. "We have come to value individuals and interactions "over processes and tools." That just as easily describes my project from the past, and I'm sure you have similar experiences. That quote also applies to the business focus PMO. In today's complex project environment, success doesn't come from following standardized steps in a process. It comes from people collaborating and working together to solve problems, develop solutions, and improve results. It comes from relationships. The business focus PMO succeeds or fails based on its ability to develop effective…

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