Velociteach
JUNE 5, 2013
I have some good news. The new and fully-updated 5th Edition of The PMP Exam: How To Pass On Your First Try is hitting the streets right now! In addition to being updated to the new PMBOK Guide, this book contains: – Every process, input, tool, and output covered on the PMP exam. – Entire […] The post It’s Here! appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Guerrilla Project Management
AUGUST 11, 2013
Cornelius Fichtner has helped nearly 25,000 students prepare for the PMP exam with The Project Management PrepCast and offers one of the best PMP exam simulators on the market. He recently developed The Agile PrepCast – a study tool that helps those who plan to take the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Certification exam. In this. Cornelius Fichtner has helped nearly 25,000 students prepare for the PMP exam with The Project Management PrepCast and offers one of the best PMP exam simulators
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Deep Fried Brain
OCTOBER 29, 2013
PMI-ACP Lessons Learned: I'm pleased to inform you that I PASSED the PMI-ACP exam yesterday (Oct 28, 2013), couple weeks earlier than my original estimate. Passing any exam is a matter of.
Wrike
JUNE 10, 2013
“Failing to plan is planning to fail,” – some sources attribute this saying to Winston Churchill, while others refer to Benjamin Franklin, or Alan Lakein, author on time management. Whoever the author really was, his succinct wisdom could help many project managers avoid costly mistakes. It seems that there are many project teams who suffer from inaccurate plans and their consequences.
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Stepping Into Project Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, “It’s in the script.” If he says, “But what’s my motivation?” I say, “Your salary.” —Alfred Hitchcock, filmmaker (1899–1980) Jim Collins talks about getting the right people in the bus in his book “Good to Great”. And we all agree- but how do you decide who are the right people? Hiring happens based on the core competency, but when you put them as part of the team, how do you know they will work out?
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Sudipta Lahiri
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
The Limited WIP Society Bangalore Chapter held its 2 nd Meetup at Pune on Oct 26. The session was hosted by BMC, India and their office. A group of about 25 Lean/Agile enthusiasts met on this Saturday morning. As in the last Meetup in Bangalore, the focus of this Meetup was also Agile Requirements and for the same reason – it is hard to establish flow and reduce cycle time when requirements are not independent, small or testable.
Guerrilla Project Management
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
Dan Pink shares the big ideas in his books A Whole New Mind, Drive, and To Sell is Human on the surprising truth about how to move and motivate others. Dan Pink has written three books that have changed the way I think about motivation and influence. First, in A Whole New Mind, Dan shifts. Dan Pink shares the big ideas in his books A Whole New Mind, Drive, and To Sell is Human on the surprising truth about how to move and motivate others.
Guerrilla Project Management
JULY 16, 2013
Here is how you break into Project Management: First, some unpleasant truths: Nobody hires an entry level PM or a Junior PM. These types of positions are given to internal employees who are trusted and only to lead projects that are not high visibility/high exposure. There is just too much risk for managers when they.
Guerrilla Project Management
MARCH 2, 2013
Ricardo Vargas, director of the Project Management Practice Group at the United Nations, on project management at the U.N and the challenges of development and sustainable social change projects. Ricardo Vargas is the director of the Project Management Practice Group at the United Nations (U.N). His work at the U.N is focused on improving the. Ricardo Vargas, director of the Project Management Practice Group at the United Nations, on project management at the U.N and the challenges of developmen
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management
Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend
Guerrilla Project Management
MARCH 3, 2013
Dr. Aaron Shenhar on how the next generation of project management will transform project management practitioners into strategic leaders focused on business results. Dr. Aaron Shenhar says that the Project Management profession is ready for the next generation in its evolution. Projects today are more complex, more uncertain, and faster changing than ever.
Velociteach
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Last weekend I was in the Dominican Republic to speak at the PMI Congress there. I had never been to the D.R. before this trip, and the whole experience was wonderful. The all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana was the best conference venue I’ve ever experienced. There were 10 nations represented, and […] The post Dominican Republic PMI Congress appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
“I’m sorry – that was completely our fault. I will fix it.” Rare words from Customer Service, right?! I heard them last week. Admission of guilt. Ownership of the issue. Problem solving. That type of statement is music to the ears when you’re the Customer and you’ve got a problem and asked for help. I […] The post Own a Mistake appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Mark Sanborn shared a very personal insight near the end of his keynote address at the recent PMI Global Congress. Mark has struggled with depression a few times in his adult life. This may come as a surprise, given that Mark is a very successful speaker, author, and consultant. Interpretation: when this guy speaks, he […] The post 5 Thanks Technique – a lesson from Mark Sanborn appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
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You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.
Velociteach
OCTOBER 31, 2013
I’m back from New Orleans (NOLA) and the PMI Global Congress 2013 – North America. Let me share the highlights…my opinions…the best-of-the-best from Global: Best keynote: Mark Sanborn author of Fred Factor and his recent book: You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader. Mark’s challenge to me: ‘Who or What is better because […] The post Whodat?
Velociteach
OCTOBER 18, 2013
A few years ago, I arrived at a hotel to teach a class. The classroom space was reserved and ready for me to set up class. The materials had arrived without being lost in shipment. My travel arrangements and logistics went off without a hitch. The hotel staff was helpful and courteous. The facility was […] The post This Column Is Not in This Room!
Velociteach
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
This week I am in Costa Rica in an area just outside of San Jose for the APCON conference. As you can see from the photo from my hotel room, it isn’t a bad place to be. This is a large Latin American congress on project management that is always very well run. On Thursday, […] The post APCON Costa Rica appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
AUGUST 23, 2013
Earlier this week I received an email from a colleague complaining about the meeting culture at his organization. He said, “I am tired of everyone stealing my workdays!” It reminded me of the esteemed economist, Thomas Sowell, who once remarked that “people who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.” Years ago, I […] The post A Culture of Meetings appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
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Velociteach
AUGUST 19, 2013
Serendipity literally means “happy accident,” but my favorite definition is “looking for a needle in the haystack and finding a farmer’s daughter.” On Friday of last week, I gave a talk to an energy company headquartered close to Velociteach. I told a story about serendipity that connected with some of the people, and I want […] The post Serendipity appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
AUGUST 7, 2013
As the new school year kicks off in earnest, PMI has given some managers new reason to hit the books again. That’s right a – new credential is in the works. The Portfolio Management Credential (PfMP – I secretly fantasized about it being named PoMP), is expected to go into pilot toward the end of […] The post Make Way for the PfMP! appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
AUGUST 5, 2013
Find out more about a great management position at one of the top small businesses in the USA as recognized by the US Chamber of Commerce. [link] The post Job Opening at Velociteach appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
JUNE 6, 2013
“Do you have a category for (he) rocks?!” That Student quote is one of several that I shared with our Velociteach Instructor Team at the summit this year at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Our purpose was to review materials and collaborate on changes for the pending change to the 5th Edition PMBOK Guide. (The PMP […] The post Our Instructors ROCK!
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Velociteach
MAY 16, 2013
We have great news…but first, I owe some of our Customers an apology. Recently, certain InSite Students have been a victim of a design flaw in the Testing Lab of our PMP prep course. If you are one of those Students, you have my sincerest apology. Here is what was happening: some Students would take […] The post New Testing Lab and an Apology appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
MARCH 23, 2013
Today I was honored to give the keynote address at the PMI Westchester Professional Development Day in New York. I always enjoy speaking at PDDs and similar events, but the highlight of my day was to spend time with PMI founder Jim Snyder, who talked about his experience in creating the PMI in 1969 and […] The post A History Lesson For Me appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
Velociteach was honored today by the the US Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 100 small businesses in the USA for 2013. The criteria were revenue growth, job creation, and a record of overcoming adversity. We will be attending the US Small Business Summit in Washington, DC on April 30, where the top […] The post Velociteach Wins US Chamber Award appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
JANUARY 23, 2013
I live in Cobb County in northwest Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This morning I was entertained by a news report about a family living in my county. Joseph Pond is on a crusade to raise backyard chickens on his property. Currently, there is an ordinance that states you must have more than two acres of property […] The post Backyard Chickens and your Project Team appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
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