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Entries from September 2007

CIO Government Organization Challenges

September 17th, 2007 · No Comments

The US Army CIO/G6 organization faces a lot of challenges and, as a large organization, uses a wide range of management tools. However, like many IT organizations, it does not have full control over IT assets throughout the organization.

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Tags: Project Management Process

5 Tips for Winning the Contract Bid

September 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Here are 5 sure tips to help anyone win a contract bid. They are basic and very effective and sure to spark an idea to give an edge.

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Tags: Project Management Process · Soft Skills

Quick Comparison of Training Resources for PMP and CAPM Exams

September 14th, 2007 · 1 Comment

There are various types of training available for the PMP and CAPM exams. This provides some good examples of some of the various types of learning products and services available for PMP exam prep or CAPM exam prep, and pros and cons of each.

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Tags: Certification

An 8 Point Plan for Passing the PMP or CAPM Exam

September 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Any good Project Manager knows the importance of having a good plan. So, if you are preparing for the PMP or CAPM exam, wouldn’t it be a great idea to build a plan? As in life, many procrastinate, can’t find the time, and myriad other excuses, and do not get where they want to go - to pass the exam. The key really is to have a plan, and to follow it! You can and will succeed. Increase your chances of project management and exam success with a plan.

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Tags: Certification

The 5 Keys to Follow in Risk Planning

September 10th, 2007 · No Comments

There are 5 keys to managing risk in an organized, structured manner. The key here is to THINK AHEAD! PLAN for potential risks! The larger the situation, and the more complex the interrelationships and dependencies among elements of the over program, the more critical it is to be formal about this.

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Tags: Project Management Process

Scrum and Agile: Is “Traditional Project Management” Needed?

September 8th, 2007 · No Comments

Scrum or Agile is a hot methodology now, but I think there are a number of things to consider before “replacing” current methodologies with scrum/agile. Here are 6 key points to consider to build a good marriage between management and technology.

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Tags: Project Management Process

A Great Analogy: The Juggler’s Dilemma

September 5th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I find that the Juggler’s Dilemma is a great concept and provides an analogy that I can use on a regular basis. Beyond right brain analysis, it also provides a simple “gut check”, as the juggler surely FEELS something in his gut when he is getting to the tipping point!

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Tags: Project Management Process