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Some Ideas on Six Sigma, ITIL, and Project Management

September 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

What do Six Sigma, ITIL, and Project Management have in common? These three disciplines all have associated business certifications, living largely in the ‘business’ versus technical realm, and all relate in some way to processes. But how can these disciplines relate to one another in such a way that greater value is created for the individual as well as the organization?

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Is It Enough to Earn the PMP Certification?

October 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Many people think that earning the PMP certification is enough to accelerate their career to new heights. Well, the PMP certification is certainly a challenging credential to earn, and it is widely sought after. But, is it enough to earn the PMP certification?

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Use Tangible Examples for Improved Communication

July 28th, 2009 · 2 Comments

"After July 8th, pay this amount…" Within that simple, familiar phrase lies a tactic that will help us improve our communication skills. Every week or so, I pull out the bills that are coming due, visit my bank account online, and make payments. As I was doing some bill payments a couple of weeks ago, [...]

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The Learning Curve Revisited

January 5th, 2009 · No Comments

The learning curve was “invented” many years ago. It refers to the competitive advantage derived from having learned a great deal about a product, service, market, or other competitive factors along the way. The learning curve can be a tremendous source of competitive advantage to organizations that have rode it upwards, especially when compared to those who have not yet accomplished that learning.

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