 Done right, a business case will generate robust discussion among stakeholders and project teams. In turn that can result in a better document that summarizes a project in a way that stakeholders can buy into it and that will more likely succeed. Pcubed's Peter Henderson provides guidance on putting together a business case that will spark that kind of interaction and approval for your projects. Read article ›
 The energy business worldwide is in flux as it expands operations to encompass the power generated through relatively new sources such as wind and solar and to address the growing demands of new uses of electricity such as electric cars. Those needs present a giant learning curve for the organizations in charge of managing and delivering power, such as the Bonneville Power Administration. As this article explores, nailing down the broad parameters for future state operations through a business case development is a methodical process that requires a combination of data collection, internal survey work, industry feedback, management discussion, and outside consulting expertise. Read article ›
 Success in any venture requires understanding your strengths and weaknesses and deploying energy where it can have the greatest impact. This excerpt from the book, Sun Tzu and The Project Battleground, explains how to use tactical direction from Sun Tzu's classic, The Art of War, in creating project strategy. As Pcubed's Shan Rajegopal demonstrates, simply relying on power and size in projects - as on the battleground - can be counter-productive. Read article ›
 Better decisions are often made through the aggregation of information in groups rather than by any single individual or expert within the group. This is the concept of "crowdsourcing." However, not all groups or crowds are wise, and it's important to determine if a crowd is wise prior to accepting its decision. As Pcubed's Sean Laffin explores, the principles of crowdsourcing can also be applied to managing complex programs. Read article ›
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