Alan Zucker
Alan Zucker has over 25 years of experience leading projects and project management organizations in Fortune 100 companies. In 2016, Alan founded Project Management Essentials to share his passion for and experience in project management, leadership, and Agile.
Alan is a frequent keynote speaker and thought leader. He authors monthly articles, is regularly quoted in the industry press, and is a podcast guest. He is an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University and the University of Georgia; and is a senior instructor with several national, professional development organizations.
Alan has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland and a master’s and a certificate in IT Project Management from the George Washington University. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Agile Professional (PMI-ACP) through the Project Management Institute. He also holds multiple Agile certifications from Disciplined Agile, Scrum Alliance, and Scaled Agile.
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Authored Articles
Hybrid Project Management: Part 3, Picking the Approach
By Alan Zucker
A project manager’s first major decision is selecting the approach and lifecycle. Historically, this was a non-issue. The default option was preordained based on the project type, organizational preferences, and inertia.
Project Management: 10-Year Retrospective
By Alan Zucker
Ten years ago, traditional practices were firmly entrenched in the canon. The PMBOK® 5th Edition was new and defined 47 processes with their inputs, tools, and outputs that aspiring PMPs judiciously memorized to pass the PMP® exam.
Hybrid Project Management: Part 2, What Changes?
By Alan Zucker
We should view project management approaches as a palette of options. Predictive, Agile, and Lean/Kanban form the boundaries. Hybrid is the vast interior space.
Hybrid Project Management: Part 1, What is Hybrid?
By Alan Zucker
Agile and waterfall are the endpoints of the project management continuum, and hybrid is the vast middle. Most organizations do not practice either pure agile or waterfall; so hybrid is a more accurate description.
Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking
By Alan Zucker
Agile is a mindset described by a set of values and principles. It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste.
Effective Time Management for Project Teams
By Alan Zucker
Time is our only finite resource. We cannot buy it or create it. Therefore, we must spend it wisely. Effective time management is a critical project management competency. Regrettably, many teams lack these skills or discipline and consequently fritter away their time.
