Traditional projects are understandably handled by a close knit project team that is working under one roof and able to stop each other in the hall for an impromptu mini-project team meeting or discussion on a moment's notice. Many managers, clients, team members and executives see this as the most efficient and effective way to run a project. Co-location is where it’s at. The ability to reach out and touch your team members at any give time is critical. Right? Wrong. I don’t buy it. Sorry.
If it works out for everyone to be in the same place at the same time for most or all of the project, that’s great. But that’s not reality for most of us and for most of our projects anymore and I think that’s ok. The remote model – however much it may be rejected by management - is a way of life in many organizations. And here are three reasons why I think it is a workable, if not outright desirable, solution for running a project effectively.
If it works out for everyone to be in the same place at the same time for most or all of the project, that’s great. But that’s not reality for most of us and for most of our projects anymore and I think that’s ok. The remote model – however much it may be rejected by management - is a way of life in many organizations. And here are three reasons why I think it is a workable, if not outright desirable, solution for running a project effectively.
