Kiron Bondale

APRIL 24, 2016

Wouldn’t this be similar to installing a fake security camera which could provide some degree of assurance even though it is all form but no substance? Yet, investment in the system continues unabated, and the mandate to use it is frequently reinforced. Does the mere existence of an implemented PMIS provide any benefit?

Executing 146

Executing Change Management Process Planning 146

Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

If you are a project manager and you don’t have the time or the requirement development skills, make sure you secure a skilled requirements analyst; otherwise, you are asking for problems. I have made an observation after hundreds of projects: The projects with a skilled requirements analyst have fewer requirement-related issues.

Software Review 327

Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management 327

Moira Alexander

OCTOBER 24, 2016

However, in today's environment you must discuss data privacy, security, and backup, user permissions and other concerns with a solutions provider before committing. Because there are so many reputable and well built solutions, it's unlikely most organizations can justify forgoing this model. Run trials.

Risk Management 219

Risk Management Leadership Process Risk 219

The Lazy Project Manager

OCTOBER 14, 2016

My compromise is that I will enjoy the ‘those who need more time to board the plane’ option and secure a window seat on the plane, and keep on working. I’m not ready to give up yet. And don’t you dare give up on us ‘Boomers’ – we know one hell of a lot after all these years.

PMO 178

PMO Leadership Planning 178

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 29, 2016

Imagine a father and mother who dream of their sixteen-year-old son John going to college, getting an education, and securing a job. Living in the Real World. Allow me to share an example of how this works. No boomerang child here!

Risk 170

Risk Software Review Risk Management Underperforming Technical Team 170

Project Risk Coach

JULY 13, 2016

As an amusing way to end this short article, I’d like to share a little-known fact about the security services, at least as they were in my day. When they are, you will quickly develop an intuitive grasp of the politics surrounding the work you love to do.

Influencer 190

Influencer Risk Management Executing Risk 190

Green Project Management

JUNE 7, 2016

Specifically, the goal is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Installment #2 of our series in which we cover each sustainable development goal (SDG) and how projects and project management can contribute to them. Ending Hunger Q. What is the goal?

Sustainability 399

Sustainability 399

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 29, 2016

You can limit the projects that they have access to for security. You can’t easily demand that they implement Microsoft Project Server and Sharepoint or tools like that, so this is a low cost way to keep the team on the same page. There is no online help, training guides or even FAQ on the BusiBI site (at the time of writing).

Software Review 164

Software Review 2016 Software 2014 164

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2016

Now you can put together whatever business case or justification documentation you need for the internal decision-makers so that you can secure the investment for your tool of choice. The hard part – the choosing – is done. That’s a whole different process – one for another day!

Technical Review 178

Technical Review Software Review 2015 2016 178

Binfire

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Because the perceived complexity of Microsoft Project provided a degree of job security for project managers. . In parallel to Microsoft’s back door way to growing its Project footprint, there was little resistance on the part of project managers.

Software Review 90

Software Review Agile Software Planning 90

Wrike

MARCH 10, 2016

“Cloud-based project management is not secure.” ” Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies understand that they cannot attract enterprise customers without providing world-class data security. Cloud-based tools are actually more secure than having software installed in hundreds of computers.

Software Review 42

Software Review Controlling Software Risk Management 42

Binfire

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Celebrating the completion of a milestone does not have to be expensive; a small gesture of recognition can go a long way. If feasible, secure a small discretionary budget for group activities. Here is another approach: show appreciation for a job well done. Don’t waste your team’s time. Your team is busy working hard.

Budget 83

Budget Controlling Planning Software 83

The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 12, 2016

After you are wearing it securely, a tug on the hose will start the oxygen flow. In the event of an emergency, an oxygen mask will drop in front of you from the panel above. Place the mask over your mouth and nose, straighten out the strap, and pull the strap to be sure it is tight on your face. Breathe normally. Breathe normally.

PMO 150

PMO 2016 Energy Leadership 150

Redbooth

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Working with individual homebuyers, investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), and real estate brokerages generates a lot of documents. The company says that it got the flexibility, security and structure it needs with Amium.

Innovation 60

Innovation Initiating Process 60

Green Project Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

8.8 – Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all […]. Our latest post on the SDGS focuses on #8 of 17, Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic, full and productive employment and decent work for all. This SDG has 10 targets and for this post, we will focus in on just one, 8.8

Sustainability 296

Sustainability 296

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 13, 2016

However, there is more and more evidence that project managers who bully pose a serious threat to their organisations, their employees and even their own job security. Talk in the office might sound like this – “She’s an icon of power and success but she’d be awful to work for.”. Do You Choose a “Bullying” Leadership Style?

Underperforming Technical Team 163

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 2010 Energy 163

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 30, 2016

Asking the right questions enable team members to take ownership of solutions; providing answers will establish some security and certainty as the vision of change unfolds. During this phase, it’s important to strike the right balance between asking questions and providing answers. During this phase it helps to remove obstacles.

Sustainability 104

Sustainability Process Initiating Defining 104

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 20, 2016

However, there is more and more evidence that project managers who bully pose a serious threat to their organisations, their employees and even their own job security. Talk in the office might sound like this – “She’s an icon of power and success but she’d be awful to work for.”. Choosing a “Bullying” Leadership Style.

Underperforming Technical Team 150

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 2010 Energy 150

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If your project is the most important company initiative then your resources are secure, because execs and stakeholders will be aware that it has to happen. Cue a huge reschedule and an unhappy sponsor (not to mention the upheaval in the team). This comes down to not having clear priorities between projects.

Initiating 87

Initiating Closing Executing Agile 87

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 6, 2016

Do you have the required knowledge and skills to get that dream job or secure a good position in that dream company? Most people dream of living such a life but only a few get to live it all. How much do you control your diet and how often do you exercise to have a beautiful body?

2015 174

2015 2013 Governance Government 174

Wrike

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s also a big step in securing project sponsors who will be engaged in your project’s success. . If you’re working on a new feature or security upgrade, you need to be proactive in discussing potential legal issues. Legal Team.

Consulting 45

Consulting Finance Software Review PMO 45

Herding Cats

OCTOBER 28, 2016

When you’re pushed to deliver a low estimate to secure a bid, and then yelled at for not being able to build the product in time afterwards — you just can’t win. This is another example of Bad Management and Doing Stupid Things on Purpose.

Estimate 57

Estimate Performance Measurement Information Technology Risk Management 57

Project Management Hacks

APRIL 28, 2016

Mr. Ressler is a 3rd generation public sector leader and spent 6 years in roles at Social Security Administration, Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security Inspector General, and DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Governance 44

Governance Government 2015 2007 44

Herding Cats

JUNE 14, 2016

This can be buying two , running extra tests on test beds, formal verification and validation, external surveillance† of the product (DB engineering, security, performance assessments). So if you're going to produce value for your customer, that value is most always time sensitive other wise it's de minimis value. COBIT , DoDAF , ToGAF.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Software Developers Software Development Risk 40

Ganttic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Develop a plan to put your enterprise applications on a suitable secure mobile platform, and ensure that you divide the entire plan into phases with clearly defined deliverables that will help you to achieve your overall plan without incurring any unnecessary financial debt.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Software Review Monitoring Software 60

LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Go one step further and ask for a comprehensive ROI report—this will help you secure budget when you make your purchasing proposal. A reputable company will have case studies to support these claims, so go to their website to read the stories; or ask a sales rep to send you customer stories from organizations that are similar to yours.

Software 107

Software Innovation Budget Executing 107

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 9, 2016

I’ve seen the timely offer of a cherry Danish secure some sizeable change budgets! Chances are their days are meeting-heavy already, so try and find a morning slot and catch them when they’re fresh. It doesn’t hurt to throw in some snacks or treats too. Present a business case for implementing the new tool.

Executing 106

Executing Engineering Initiating Software 106

LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Delivering by the end of the month may be key to your job security, but without a plan that’s based on the actual effort involved and the availability of the people who will do that work, how much confidence will you have in hitting your date?

Manufacturing 100

Manufacturing Software Review Estimate Engineering 100

Herding Cats

MAY 25, 2016

For example: The statistical processes of testing our code ranges from 2 to 4 days for a full cyber security scan. If you don't know what the distribution is, the Triangle Distribution is a good place to start. Planning on a specific duration has to consider this range and provide the needed margin. Aleatory uncertainty is irreducible.

Software Review 40

Software Review Technical Review Estimate Risk 40

Ganttic

JUNE 21, 2016

As a bonus, if you’re working with sensitive data, you’ll get a nice boost in security. The next time you have an issue like this, fire it up, and you might be amazed at how your connection speed improves. Your health is as important as any of the tips above. A recent, much-publicized TED Talk calls sitting the new smoking.

Underperforming Technical Team 60

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Software Planning 60

Herding Cats

MAY 23, 2016

We wouldn't be whining about how hard it is to construct a good First Normal Form database schema, or bullet proof our cyber security front end from attack by the Chinese would we. But there are lots of hard things in the development of enterprise software.

Estimate 31

Estimate Software Finance Engineering 31

Project Management Hacks

JUNE 16, 2016

Cybersecurity jobs are found at large companies like IBM, cybersecurity software companies, IT security consulting firms and beyond. For more on this topic, read my CSO article: How to get started in IT security consulting. The arm’s race dynamic (attackers vs defenders) mean a constant demand for new ideas.

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