Most of these practices are just common sense. I've grouped them to make it easier to remember. Hiring The most significant factor in increasing project productivity is to have very good people. Antifragmentation Project members who can focus for significant periods of time and who are not switching back and forth to other projects, will be far more effective contributors. Wisdom and Courage as well as Skill Uncertainty in projects requires people who can see dilemmas, contradictions, inconsistencies, and conflict, and yet have the wisdom and courage to work comfortably in the environment.
Uncertainty is no place for wimps.
Dedicated Small, Permanent, Senior Core Several authors emphasized the benefits of having good, proven, experienced people on a project for the entire duration, especially from the viewpoint of corporately learning to do projects better. Leadership The project manager is a prime, if not the prime, focus of what the project is, what it does, and what it produces. They must be skilled managers, not just technologists. People do better at doing what they're interested in. Learn to reframe project activities to match people's personal interest.