DR ROGERS' 8 RULES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

I freely admit that I have taken these ideas from others; notably Dr. Covey (who "adapted" from Peter Drucker and maybe a little from Dr. Deming). There are others from whom I have lifted my ideas but I suspect they, in-turn, received their ideas from others.

Flatterers imitate. Indolese rapio (Genius steals) is my motto.

My purpose of writing "MY Rules" was for MY career. Continually referring (and yes changing my rules) kept me focused on success. I can look back upon a mostly successful career, and enjoy a continuance of a very amazing life. (Amazing to me and my wife. That's what counts.)

The purpose of this blog is just to list here my rules. Remember they are "my" rules not your rules. I suggest that every person who wants a successful career to physically write (paper and pen, no computer stuff unless disabled of course) a short list of rules to work by. having fun might not be one of your rules but it was surely one of mine.

So read these for the first time (or once more for fun).

In future blogs I will be expanding on each rule individually and hope you take the time to comment and maybe post up your own rules.

Dr. Rogers Rules for Project Management

Rule No. 1 If you can't measure it, you can't manage it.

Rule No. 2 Failure to plan, is a plan for failure.

Rule No. 3 Focus on product over process.

Rule No. 4 Effective Work is doing the right things. Efficient Work is doing the right things well.

Rule No. 5 Project Communication is an active, two-way process, not a one way street.

Rule No. 6 If it hasn't been done before, that's reason enough to consider trying it.

Rule No. 7 When all else fails, read the directions.

Rule No. 8 Have fun!