Zen Project Management
JANUARY 6, 2014
Over the past weekend I went ice climbing with my son. He is a pretty serious climber and I've picked it up because of him, but neither of us have ever ice climbed before. We went to a place near Cedar Falls Iowa that ices down a grain silo. It's really different from the sport climbing we've done, but it was fun and by the end of the climbing day, I was able to make it to the top of the silo.
Guerrilla Project Management
JANUARY 3, 2014
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Velociteach
JANUARY 27, 2014
Have you ever managed a project where you battled others for scarce resources? Those resources may be human… you needed the best DBA, architect, or business analyst. Or, those resources may not have a heartbeat… things like materials, equipment, or supplies. Here in Atlanta, a battle is brewing for resources. That clash is between two […] The post Braves vs Falcons – a battle for Resources in Atlanta appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Stepping Into Project Management
JANUARY 13, 2014
I hope all of you are having an amazing year 2014, t oday we interview Laura Dallas Burford; who is a vision mover with domestic and international experience who focuses on partnering with management by aligning strategy and projects. She has experience with big four consulting organizations; was a managing director at a start-up international technology consulting organization; and currently is the owner of LAD Enterprises, a management consulting company.
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Deep Fried Brain
JANUARY 19, 2014
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Sudipta Lahiri
JANUARY 11, 2014
1. Abstract. Projects are often executed by dynamic teams. They start with a small core team and as the project gains momentum, add resources over time. This is commonly seen in IT service organizations that do fixed price projects. Fixed price projects have a defined scope that needs to be delivered within a contracted budget and within a negotiated timeline.
Wrike
JANUARY 3, 2014
When it comes to managing deadlines, many teams struggle to balance between keeping to up-to-date priorities and meeting strict, non-negotiable deadlines in time. Wrike makes accurate planning possible in many ways. There are tasks with and without due dates, prioritizing, milestones, and dependencies. Today we want to share a helpful tip that a customer shared with us regarding managing strict and changing deadlines with the help of recurrent tasks and milestones.
Velociteach
JANUARY 23, 2014
Before reporting to work this morning, I visited my local barber shop for a haircut. There were already several men around, and the conversation bounced around from topics like good coffee, muscle cars from the late 60s, the weather, buying land, and events at an automotive assembly plant. As I observed the shop, I noticed […] The post The Barber Shop appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
JANUARY 22, 2014
The best PMs are Project Magicians. These are project managers who pull cute bunnies from top hats; they turn lemons into lemonade; they convert dust and duct tape into shiny deliverables… and their Customers happily sell the bunnies, lemonade, and deliverables for $$$. These Project Magicians study the constraints that impact their project environment and […] The post PM = Project Magician appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
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Velociteach
JANUARY 20, 2014
“I love lamp. I love lamp.” Brick Tamland voices his deep affection for an office lamp. In this scene from the movie Anchorman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) is lost in romantic thought, waxing-poetic about his newfound love. In an attempt to enter into the conversation, Brick (Steve Carell) makes this bizarre statement. Brick wants to […] The post EVM – I Love Lamp appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Deep Fried Brain
JANUARY 25, 2014
The Head First PMP, 3rd Ed (for PMBOK Guide, 5th Ed) has just been released, barely 5 months after the PMP exam change! Well, better late than never. Sarcasm aside, I’m a great fan of the Head First.
PM for the Masses
JANUARY 26, 2014
Hello everyone and welcome to episode 26 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Today we talk about the absolutely stunning Øresund Bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark. This project is specially unique because it involves a bridge, an island, and a tunnel. For this episode of the PM for the Masses podcast, I speak […]. The post Epic Project Management: The Øresund Bridge: Episode 26 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.
PM for the Masses
JANUARY 20, 2014
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast. Today I bring you my good friend Jared Easley to talk about a topic we all have to deal with, project manager or not: overcoming self doubt. Jared is the host of the popular “Starve the Doubts” podcast where he interviews […]. The post Overcoming Self Doubt with Jared Easley: Episode 25 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.
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