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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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Project Management Essentials in Web 2.0

September 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Technology is advancing as fast as ever and we are constantly asking questions as to how to adapt to these technology changes.  Isn’t it more important for us to ask how these new technologies can be used as tools to enhance project performance?  Let’s explore this a little bit in regards to the Web 2.0 […]

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What Is The Value Of Your Network

September 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments

Networking has always been an important activity for everyone - especially professionals on the move. The fact is, no matter where you want to go, you can probably get there faster, and more efficiently, if you have a good network. Networking can also be a great deal of fun.

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Learning Management Systems Facilitate Efficient Team Management

August 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Corporate need for stream-lined, large-scale training has prompted many organizations to look to learning management systems (LMSs) and virtual teams. Virtual teams can aid companies in discovering, recruiting, and training talent.

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How to Create a 30/60/90 Day Sales Plan to Use in a Non-Sales Interview

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Can you use a 30/60/90 day plan for non-sales jobs?
Certainly — it works for engineering, project management, technical support, and many others. For instance, I got a call from a candidate going for a job in Marketing Communications. He had a 30-60-90 day sales plan template, but needed help translating it into a document for […]

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Set Your Time Management Goals And Focus On The Big Picture

July 9th, 2009 · No Comments

To make the most of your time you need to be focused on what it is you want to achieve. Being focused on the smaller picture rather than the big one will throw you off course. You should sit down and review your time management  and where your time gets used up. When we talk […]

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Monitoring Employee Satisfaction - The Advantages, Considerations and Risks

July 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Although there are distinct advantages to conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys online to measuring employee satisfaction - there can also be risks.
Documented here are the main advantages, considerations and the possible risks to conducting employee satisfaction surveys online.

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Defining Goals For Your Life and Business

June 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Whether you want to set goals for your business or your personal life, defining clear, concise goals is very important. Without clear goals you can end up confused about what you want to achieve, and you may be putting yourself on the path to stagnation. Clear goals can give you tremendous momentum and intense purpose […]

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Project Leadership and The Project Team Pact

June 17th, 2009 · No Comments

When we set-up a project team for a new project or if we take over an existing project, we have an opportunity and a responsiblity to create new norms and a new atmosphere in which project team members can flourish.

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Beware The Programmatics Trap

March 6th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Many project management positions are just that — positions managing projects. However, many other positions seemingly in project management are much more positions in programmatics. They involve tracking, reporting, working with metrics, and passing information on to decision makers. While, often, there is a need for these functions, there, often, also is not.

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