J.H. Capron

J. H. Capron (John) is a retired operations professional, having built a 43 year career in manufacturing, planning, IT development and consulting. John grew up in Upstate New York, on the western edge of the Adirondack Park. In his youth, he was an avid fly fisherman and hunter. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964-67, as a medic and surgical technician. He has had a life long interest in history, science, and technology. John, and his wife Gloria, live in the Hudson Valley of New York State, on the eastern edge of the Catskill Park, with a gorgeous view of the Shawangunk Ridge.

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Sometimes The Most Important Requirement For A Project Is Courage: A Cautionary Tale Of Project Management

Business

In 2002, a major IBM Division performed a significant upgrade to their SAP system. It was a failure. In 2004, another IBM Division would move ahead with its project to execute the same upgrade. This story is about that project, and why it succeeded. It’s a tale of discovery, good project management, and the professional courage of a small team of individuals who had to take the heat, cover each other’s backs, and deliver for the business.

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