Comments on: Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=project-management-2-0-%25e2%2580%2593-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool Collection of thoughts about project management and other important things Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:10:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: shim marom http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-21 shim marom Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:41:02 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-21 Thanks John. Yes, latest Web 2.0 collaboration technology has provided a plethora of tools all aimed at making our lives easier. I hope (although not entirely convinced) that organizations will use common sense in determining which tools they allow / encourage and which ones that stir away from as some of these tools are good and some are time wasters. I’ve seen a number of blog posts promoting so-called social networking tools as project management enablers. I use social networking personally but would not encourage allowing these tools in the workplace as they add no value what-so-ever to the well being or productivity of the organization. Technology should be used when appropriate and not just for the sake of using it as it is only the means to an end and not an end in itself. Thanks John.

Yes, latest Web 2.0 collaboration technology has provided a plethora of tools all aimed at making our lives easier. I hope (although not entirely convinced) that organizations will use common sense in determining which tools they allow / encourage and which ones that stir away from as some of these tools are good and some are time wasters. I’ve seen a number of blog posts promoting so-called social networking tools as project management enablers. I use social networking personally but would not encourage allowing these tools in the workplace as they add no value what-so-ever to the well being or productivity of the organization. Technology should be used when appropriate and not just for the sake of using it as it is only the means to an end and not an end in itself.

]]> By: John Reiling http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-20 John Reiling Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:19:06 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-20 Great point, especially "A fool with a tool is still a fool." But regarding tools, such as collaboration, they are both an opportunity and a necessity. For example, not long ago, multi-national teams employing a lot of offshoring did not exist. However, with the internet infrastructure and the collaboration tools that have evolved with it, new opportunities have arisen to become more effective. Maintaining competitiveness has also made such tools a necessity in many situtions. But the basics of project management still remain the same, and "A fool with a tool is still a fool." remains a valid statement. Great point, especially “A fool with a tool is still a fool.” But regarding tools, such as collaboration, they are both an opportunity and a necessity. For example, not long ago, multi-national teams employing a lot of offshoring did not exist. However, with the internet infrastructure and the collaboration tools that have evolved with it, new opportunities have arisen to become more effective. Maintaining competitiveness has also made such tools a necessity in many situtions. But the basics of project management still remain the same, and “A fool with a tool is still a fool.” remains a valid statement.

]]> By: Matthew http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-19 Matthew Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:26:48 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-19 Shim,<br>I have to disagree with you. Although you do have some valuable points in your post, I think you missed one important thought: agile software development is taken as an example of a bottom-up management approach. We all know that project management is not only about software development. There are lots of other industries that run projects that have to be managed. I've read Andrew's posts and also checked out his slideshare presentation and I got the idea that when he says "agile" he means "agile organization" and "enterprise agility" and not agile software development. There's a huge difference here. Shim,
I have to disagree with you. Although you do have some valuable points in your post, I think you missed one important thought: agile software development is taken as an example of a bottom-up management approach. We all know that project management is not only about software development. There are lots of other industries that run projects that have to be managed. I've read Andrew's posts and also checked out his slideshare presentation and I got the idea that when he says “agile” he means “agile organization” and “enterprise agility” and not agile software development. There's a huge difference here.

]]> By: Protrain Canada PMP http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-22 Protrain Canada PMP Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:43:09 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-22 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @shim_marom: RT @lanettecream RT Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR I love it! This a ...</span></span> RT @shim_marom: RT @lanettecream RT Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR I love it! This a …

]]> By: Shim Marom http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-27 Shim Marom Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:49:47 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-27 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @lanettecream RT Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR I love it! This applies to test</span></span> RT @lanettecream RT Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR I love it! This applies to test

]]> By: Kevin E. Schlabach http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-23 Kevin E. Schlabach Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:44:19 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-23 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @agilenature: RT @shim_marom: Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR</span></span> RT @agilenature: RT @shim_marom: Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR

]]> By: Antoni Aloy http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-24 Antoni Aloy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:47:45 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-24 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT: @agilenature: RT @shim_marom: Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR Me ecntanta la frase!</span></span> RT: @agilenature: RT @shim_marom: Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR Me ecntanta la frase!

]]> By: Lanette Creamer http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-25 Lanette Creamer Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:47:13 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-25 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR I love it! This applies to test automation as well!</span></span> RT Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR I love it! This applies to test automation as well!

]]> By: David Alfaro http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-26 David Alfaro Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:44:01 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-26 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @shim_marom: Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR</span></span> RT @shim_marom: Project Management 2.0 – a fool with a tool is still a fool http://bit.ly/1l5kZR

]]> By: Project Management 2.0 « Mosaicproject’s Blog http://quantmleap.com/blog/2009/09/project-management-2-0-%e2%80%93-a-fool-with-a-tool-is-still-a-fool/#comment-18 Project Management 2.0 « Mosaicproject’s Blog Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:17:55 +0000 http://quantmleap.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-18 [...] see: A fool with a tool is still a fool, and you need the right tools for the right job. Amateurs try to do jobs with inappropriate tools. [...] [...] see: A fool with a tool is still a fool, and you need the right tools for the right job. Amateurs try to do jobs with inappropriate tools. [...]

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