Author: Gloria J. Miller

Business Intelligence & Analytics · Project Management

1. PM Stammtisch: Project Success Factors for BI and Big Data

Gloria J. MillerLeave a comment

In the Project Management Stammtisch on 28-September, we covered the topic “Project Success Factors for Business Intelligence (BI) and Big Data”. The discussion was on a comparative analysis of Big Data Analytic and Business Intelligence projects from our project success study. In short, the study compared 52 demographic and project attributes. None of the organizational… Continue reading 1. PM Stammtisch: Project Success Factors for BI and Big Data

Project Management

Benchmark: Business Intelligence, BigData, and Analytic Project Success

Gloria J. MillerLeave a comment

Based upon our Decision Support Project Survey, we have created a template for a benchmark comparison that can be used to share best practices or identify areas of improvement.  The survey analyzed 78 projects for critical success criteria and factors and created a classification model. The classification model has been documented and peer reviewed by… Continue reading Benchmark: Business Intelligence, BigData, and Analytic Project Success

Business Intelligence & Analytics · Project Management

Survey Results: BI, BigData, & Analytic Project Success

Gloria J. MillerLeave a comment

The aim of the research was to understand the success criteria for decision support projects and what influences the performance of those projects. “Decision support projects are implementation projects that deliver data, analytical models, analytical competence, or all three, for unstructured decision-making and problem-solving. They include subspecialties such as big data, advanced analytics, business intelligence,… Continue reading Survey Results: BI, BigData, & Analytic Project Success

Project Management

Free ‘Going Agile’ ePub for PM, BigData, Analytic or BI Survey Input by Oct., 1st

Gloria J. MillerLeave a comment

I am doing some research to investigate success from a project perspective of the different types of decision support projects and their contribution to organizational performance. Join the effort and get a free ‘Going Agile Project Management Practices Second Edition’ ePub or Kindle book (worth 32 USD on amazon). Project managers, agile coaches, project team… Continue reading Free ‘Going Agile’ ePub for PM, BigData, Analytic or BI Survey Input by Oct., 1st

Project Management

Finally here! Updated “Going Agile”

Gloria J. MillerLeave a comment

Since we announced our plans to update “Going Agile” last year, we have now released the updated version. The first edition introduced different agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Feature-Driven Development and practices such as task boards, Kanban boards, and release planning. The second edition adds color graphics and additional field experiences. The book… Continue reading Finally here! Updated “Going Agile”

Project Management

Some agileist live in an alternative universe

Gloria J. MillerLeave a comment

I have worked in many different types of projects: large government contract with more than 600 people; small projects with five to seven people; software development projects with fewer than 60 people; client organizations in different industries. In all of my experience, I have never worked on a project where the teams worked with no… Continue reading Some agileist live in an alternative universe