Communication Deficiencies: A Case Study in Project Management

In this fictionalized case study, Robert Perrine describes what a typical project looks like within information technology. The project is already behind schedule when Robert arrives. There is no agreement on scope and the project budget is being siphoned away. Somehow Robert needs to bring the team together and get the work accomplished before they run out of time, money or sanity.

Fiction > Plays & Screenplays > American

Published: Aug. 17, 2010

Words: 52,420

Language: English

ISBN: 9781452356822

Tags: communication, project management, information technology, team formation, best practices, operational management

An image of a web of communication regarding a project

In this fictionalized case study, Robert Perrine describes what a typical project looks like within information technology. The project is already behind schedule when Robert arrives. There is no agreement on scope and the project budget is being siphoned away. Somehow Robert needs to bring the team together and get the work accomplished before they run out of time, money or sanity.

The lesson learned is that effective communication requires filtering of the damaging aspects with amplification of the growth promoting aspects.

You can contact Robert via email to Robert@RobertPerrine.com.