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I have used this. If you don’t want to have to start every project from scratch, then it’s worthwhile creating your own Project Life Cycle. I have found it especially useful - and impressive - in environments where there are a lot of technical people who have little project management orientation, and it has really made a difference. The best part is that it has helped me leverage my strengths - and to think through the project in an organized way.

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When preparing for any certification exam such as the PMP or CAPEM, we need to evaluated our readiness in taking the exam. There are many ways to do this but one is the application of a unique framework for evaluating our cognitive or level of mastery of the material. Let’s take a look.

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In any organization of any size and in any industry, politics is a reality. The word politics is, I would say, very definitely perceived differently by different people. Some perceive it positively, and perhaps as a game; others perceive it negatively as something to be avoided. Let’s take a closer look at the reality of politics.

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Innovation is a popular topic these days. It is rare to read much in the business accross something about innovation. I have, at times, perceived innovation to be open creativity. However, based upon my experience, I have found that it is more of a deliberate act of which creativity is a part.

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This may seem like a crazy question, but it is a valid one: “Does your project have some lunacy?” As project managers, we have been trained, for the most part, to be very rational about what we are doing. Of course, some of us may have a greater foundation in that than others; but nonetheless there is a firm rationality that exists within the profession. The question is, does that serve us well on our projects?

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Candidates for the PMP exam usually have some level of project management experience career; indeed, it is required in order to qualify to take the PMP exam. However there are many structures, terms and concepts that are part of the PMP exam that PMP candidates need to master. These are the things that you will learn and this is the growth you will experience that takes you beyond your project management experience base. Let’s take a look at some keys for a project plan to pass the PMP exam.

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In today’s information intensive world, managers are inundated with information from many sources. This presents a world of opportunity, but also a challenge in moving ahead. The opportunity is that there is far more valuable information available upon which to base decisions, and the challenge is how to sort through the information efficiently. Let’s take a look at some ideas on how to cope with all this information.

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Project Management tends to come onto the scene after the strategic direction has been set. Projects arise out of organizational strategy and reside on the implementation side of things. Project Portfolio Management exists somewhere in between, at the connection between the strategy formulation and implementation of the actual projects. the challenge is that there can be disconnects at the transitions among these phases.

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Project Requirements Gathering is a complex and challenging activity. It is also one of the most important activities in project management, as it establishes the baseline against which the product of the project is measured. Here are some thoughts and ideas on effective requirements gathering for any project.

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MPMM – Method123 Project Management Methodology offers a very comprehensive suite of project management templates and more for implementing best practices – derived from PMBOK and PRINCE2 - within an organization.

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