In this article I’ll talk about the agile principles, it’s problems, and how loose agility and focused waterfall go hand-in-hand as hybrid approach for the purpose of improving end results.

Sorry agile die-hards. Most all “agile” projects are really agile with some waterfall and process. This is a good thing.

It’s time to get you caught up with the delicious updates in the Pie visual process and project management application. We’re continuing our focus to bring you value that will help drive project end results.

We spent the last two years re-building PieMatrix Pie from the ground up. This includes a new friendlier user interface, new user experience, and a new front-end and back-end coded architecture. All to make a better product for you and your teams. It’s even mobile friendly for iPad, iPhone, and Android.

Are there only 10% of all project managers who deliver great results that bring value? Maybe there are more, but some stats are not very positive. What can we do? Read to find out how to help improve project manager success.

Transforming a PMO (Project Management Office) into an RMO (Results Management Office) may be a new trend. The RMO idea is basically a PMO with a focus on results. Read to learn about this new approach to PMOs.

You probably have tools that collect and display information (the "what"). But is it really enough? As we look to improve project results, are we forgetting one major point: what’s the tool for knowledge? Read about tools for THE-HOW.

When we face a catastrophe or a health crisis, do we take a moment and think about how our processes can be improved to reduce those risks? Read how Walmart and others are taking steps.

Which is more important? The thousands of small improvements over time or that big bazooka win that leap-frogs us into the future? Find out…

Announcement! Next Generation Pie is cooking up in the oven! Sign up to be placed on the waiting list for the beta pre-release application.

We may follow best practice guidelines and standards when it comes to our jobs, but are they dragging us down instead of moving us forward. Find out if a best practice for your project is your friend or your enemy.

Many executives don't trust their project managers to make good decisions, such as choosing the right framework. What about you? Are you trusted? Find out why you're not trusted and what to do about it.

Are you stuck with one project framework as a one-size-fits all? If so, you will get severely sliced by a killer leopard's claws as your competitors become more flexible with customer-centric frameworks.

Is your project management diet killing you? Stressful deadlines, heavy workloads, and personal conflicts all contribute to wreaking havoc on your health. Change your recipe by swapping in these healthier ingredients to lead a healthier, happier work and home lifestyle.

Think managing a project and cooking are ultimately different? Think again! Executive chefs have great incentives to deliver quality and keep fires or salmonella at bay. Maybe it's time to learn a thing or two from these masters and finally execute a project worthy of a 5-star rating!

Artificial intelligence is coming and taking over jobs. To make sure it doesn't take over your project manager job tomorrow, check out these 5 steps you can start implementing today.

Robots, meaning artificial intelligence, will soon change project management significantly. If your role is creating reports and scheduling projects, you could lose your job! Are you ready?

Are you looking back to capture your lessons-learned from issues, risks, and new possibilities? Before moving forward, take a retrospective look at what happened and incorporate change for the future. Don't wait too long, as we're human and forget easily. Do this often!

For years, project management metrics have been about on-time, on-scope, and on-budget. Well, fellow PMs, it’s time to let go of this model because while you may think it’s your key to success, I’d argue it’s your key to consistent failure. 

With the pressure from the executives to gather metrics, are we all now too busy gathering data to spend enough time with engaging people, solving problems, executing processes, and improving for future business value?