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Telecommuting is a great option today and many people opt for the lifestyle that it provides. Thus provide people with the opportunity to be closer to home, to avoid commutes, and to often avoid some of the office politics and inefficiencies that might exist by being on site in a group of other people. However, everything comes with a price; and it seems that everything is a two-edged sword. Let’s take a look.

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Software project outsourcing and managing virtual teams are very hot topics today. They present new opportunities as well as new challenges for project and program managers. Below is a collection of recent articles and posts around the internet on this timely topic.

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How does the emergence of Web 2.0 collaborative capabilities and networks effect the organizational landscape, and how does that effect project and program managers? I think the key to answering this question is to look at what is happening to interpersonal relationships, power centers, and influence within organizations to see how this is changing as a result of this emerging development. I find that we can gain insights into this by observing from the following point of view: a. Organization charts are the way the organization is “supposed” to be, and b. Web 2.0 collaboration reveals relationships, and hence organization structure, as it really is. Let’s explore…

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What does “putting your heart into your work” mean? Is your work in alignment with your heart? It’s tough to answer these questions without knowing where your heart is.

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What are your beliefs? What do you observe about the beliefs of those around you? Are you aware of how your beliefs influence your actions – and therefore everything you do as a project manager and leader? Check your beliefs and make sure they are producing actions and attitudes in others that are to your liking.

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