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JUNE 19, 2011

Donna Fitzgerald, Research VP with Gartner, shares insights from the Gartner 2011 PPM and IT Governance Summit. Donna Fitzgerald, Research VP with Gartner, shares insights from the Gartner 2011 PPM and IT Governance Summit. I had the great pleasure to talk to one the thought leaders that I count on for advice on Program and Portfolio Management. Donna Fitzgerald, Research VP with Gartner, shares with us insights from her four presentations at.

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JULY 19, 2011

So you have been working with projects for a while and have been thinking about getting your PMI certification. Do you need a little encouragement? Search no more! Here’s my list of 21 actions you can take right now to get your PMP certification.

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OCTOBER 23, 2011

If you have ever asked me what to use when preparing for the PMP exam, you probably heard me go on and on about the PM Prepcast. I liked it so much when I was preparing that I decided to promote it here on PM for the Masses. The links on this post are affiliate […].

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

The best thing that I’ve done for my Project Management career was to manage my personal projects more effectively. I am an avid user of David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” approach to personal productivity. It is amazing how it has changed my life.

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MAY 11, 2011

Here is an interview with Cornelius Fichtner, PMP. Cornelius shares with us how he became a Project Manager, and his best tips to implement Project Management ideas in your small business and in your personal life.

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JUNE 18, 2011

Anybody who knows me knows my excitement over a little product called Evernote. They have just passed the 10 million-user mark and they keep growing, so I’m definitely not alone.

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MAY 16, 2011

On our second interview in our series, Pam Stanton shares with us how she got started in Project Management. She also gives us great tips on how to start a career in Project Management, how to implement Project Management ideas in small business and in our personal lives.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss this opportunity to hear fifteen of today’s leading and emerging voices in Project Management.

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JUNE 13, 2011

If you have ever done an online search on how to get started in project management, you certainly have bumped into content written by our guest Josh Nankivel, BSc PM, PMP.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss this opportunity to join fifteen of today’s dynamic and engaging thought leaders in Project Management. Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss this opportunity to join fifteen of today’s dynamic and engaging thought leaders in Project Management.

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JULY 28, 2011

Jonathan Jordan reveals the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Brains”, based on his recent presentation to the United States Senate staff.

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JULY 22, 2011

When Concept Red started “following” me on Twitter (by the way, click here to follow me on Twitter) they immediately caught my attention. Their focus on small businesses spoke to me, since this is one of my passions. I started a conversation with Caron Levy, who graciously answered my questions on their approach to bringing […]. The post The Challenge of Bringing Project Management to Small Businesses appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss hearing Dr. Levin speak at the PM Telesummit. Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss hearing Dr. Levin speak at the PM Telesummit. Ginger Levin shares how Knowledge management, if implemented effectively and used, is the key to success in project management and can transform the organization to excellence.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Jeff Richardson on how understanding the latest brain research can help Project Managers build and lead high performance teams. Jeff Richardson, of Empowered Alliances, believes that every team has the capability to achieve extraordinary performance results but so few ever realize this potential.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Change is pain. Responses to change can range from frustration, anxiety, to fear and anywhere in between.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

We like to think that our decisions are based on logic and rational thinking but my guest today says that “everything we do is rooted in emotion” Latest Neuroscience research is showing that our emotional brain plays a very important role in determining our thoughts and behaviors.

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MAY 4, 2011

Russ Martinelli, Senior Program Manager at Intel, on what it takes to manage a high-velocity program at Intel Corporation and what it takes to survive when one crashes.

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APRIL 13, 2011

Thomas Juli, PhD, PMP shares with us what it takes to successfully introduce collaboration tools in our projects. Thomas Juli, PhD, PMP says that as virtual team work becomes prevalent these days, collaboration within and across project teams becomes more important.

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MAY 5, 2011

David Rock on the neuroscience of leadership and the SCARF Model: a brain-based framework for increasing effectiveness in collaborating with and influencing others. Brought to you by: PMTeleseminars.com I have been following the work of Dr. David Rock for quite some time now.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Brian and fifteen of today’s leading and emerging voices in Project Management. Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Brian and fifteen of today’s leading and emerging voices in Project Management.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

A conversation with Dr. Margery Mayer, author of the book “The Virtual Edge: Embracing Technology for Distributed Project Team Success” on what it takes to lead global teams.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss hearing Dana speak at the Telesummit. Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss hearing Dana speak at the Telesummit. Dana Brownlee shares facilitation techniques and best practices to build a sense of camaraderie and accountability in our project meetings.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

I am excited to be bringing you the first edition of the Project Management Telesummit on March 8-10, 2011. When budgets get tight, training and professional development are usually the first things out the door. Taking charge of your own training and professional development and investing in your future is the best way to create. Leadership Mindset Change Management Self Mastery

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MARCH 25, 2011

SILVERADO, March 25, 2011 – OSP International LLC has today launched PMP Exam Simulator, a tool to help candidates for PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) exam to prepare effectively. New educational tool for PMP candidates launches today, providing unparalleled exam simulation. Click here for my review of this product.

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MARCH 14, 2011

As I mentioned on my previous post, I am currently beta-testing the PM Exam Simulator which will be released on Friday, March 25, 2011. The product promises to create an environment similar to the real PMP exam while providing the student with hundreds of good quality practice questions. When I was preparing for my […]. The post Beta testing the PM Exam Simulator appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog PMP Exam Products

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss this opportunity to hear fifteen of today’s leading and emerging voices in Project Management. Brought to you by: Project Management Telesummit: March 8-10, 2011 – Don’t miss this opportunity to hear fifteen of today’s leading and emerging voices in Project Management.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Jeffrey M. Schwartz, M.D. shares insights from his latest book “You Are Not Your Brain” on how to understand, identify, and free ourselves from deceptive brain messages. When we are faced with the constant stress of the day to day challenges of our projects, we can get overwhelmed and easily slip into self-doubt, indecision, Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz, M.D. shares insights from his latest book “You Are Not Your Brain” on how to understand, identify, and free ourselves from deceptive brain messages.

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JUNE 9, 2011

Margaret Meloni just posted this great little tidbit on wasting time. If you have a minute, check it out. I think we all worry that we are wasting our time. We worry we’re wasting our time on this career path, on this relationship. Margaret talks about wasting time at the grocery line. As I like […]. The post Sittin’ on the dock of the bay… Wasting time? It’s up to you. appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog Productivity

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JULY 31, 2011

For those who purchased the PM Exam Simulator (compensated affiliate link) here’s an update on the changes made to it in anticipation to PMI’s new PMP exam which takes place on August 31st. From Cornelius Fichtner: PMI is changing the PMP exam on August 31st. The last day that you can take the “old style” PMP […]. The post PM Exam Simulator changes on August 15th appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog PMP Exam Products

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

If you are planning on taking the PMP exam, or if you want to learn more about Project Management, you eventually will have to read the Project Management Body of Knowledge, or PMBOK Guide. The problem is that reading PMBOK Guide is as exciting as reading the Yellow Pages. It is structured as a framework, […]. The post How to Read the PMBOK Guide appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog PMP Exam PMBOK Tips

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JULY 1, 2011

Peter Taylor is known in the project management world as the “Lazy Project Manager.” ” His book of the same title offers great insights on productivity, and challenges the notion that putting in the long hours is the only way to accomplish more. I am always looking for ways to do more while working less, so […]. The post Here’s How To Be Lazy And Productive appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog Books Interviews Productivity

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JUNE 20, 2011

Here’s a recent post on Remontech’s blog on how to create a great project schedule. Check it out! link]. The post 10 Things You Must Do To Create a Great Project Schedule appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog PM Concepts

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Author Mike Clayton talks about his new book Brilliant Project Leader: What the best project leaders know, do, and say to get results, every time. I recently read Mike Clayton’s new book Brilliant Project Leader: What the best project leaders know, do, and say to get results, every time. I found this book to be. Author Mike Clayton talks about his new book Brilliant Project Leader: What the best project leaders know, do, and say to get results, every time.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

A conversation with Traci Duez on the importance of developing the courage to lead. Today, I have the distinct pleasure to chat with Traci Duez, President and founder of Break Free Consulting, who shares with us her insights on why courage is the backbone of leadership and how values secure the backbone in place. Traci. A conversation with Traci Duez on the importance of developing the courage to lead.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Steve Flannes shares his insights on the five stress management techniques that have proven successful with project managers. Today, I have the distinct pleasure to chat with Dr. Steve Flannes about his tangible tips for handling the endless stress in Project Management. Dr. Flannes describes why Project management is inherently stressful due to matrix. Dr. Steve Flannes shares his insights on the five stress management techniques that have proven successful with project managers.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Hello all! I’d like to announce that I’m currently working on my first eBook, called “The Bootstrap Project Manager.” ” In it I will share with you how to become a project manager from scratch, using resources intelligently while getting experience and competency along the way. Sign up to my mailing list below to be the […]. The post The Bootstrap Project Manager appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

I have been the project manager for our small family business for a long time. As you may know, we provide services to the construction industry, specifically in the area of project management. All our clients are project managers in the construction industry. You can see exactly what we do by clicking here. Our company […]. The post Projectize your life appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog PM Concepts

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Leading major change initiatives means facing key challenges that range from securing senior management buy-in and sponsorship for change right through to overcoming resistance from the people on the frontline who are impacted most heavily by the change. In his book Successful Change, David shares his insights from the experiences that he and his colleagues.

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JULY 16, 2011

Hello friends of PM for the Masses! As a result of the feedback I got from you regarding my last website layout, I decided to start fresh. Apparently the previous theme was a bit too dark and hard to read. I hope you like the new design and that you find it easier to read. […]. The post New look! appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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JUNE 28, 2011

After Mariana followed up with me after my last post, I decided to elaborate more on how to stay productive while managing all the information that we are bombarded with every day. Be it email messages, “snail” mail, websites we come across, phone calls we receive, meetings we attend, etc, we are given an enormous […]. The post How To Be Productive When Things Keep Coming At You appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog Productivity

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JUNE 2, 2011

A conversation with Cindy Margules, a Director of Project Management Office, on how to handle stubborn resistance to change. Cindy Margules, Director of the Project Management Office at Convio, Inc, shares with us insights on how to overcome the challenges of leading change. Cindy discusses: The key components in change management and how attitudes. A conversation with Cindy Margules, a Director of Project Management Office, on how to handle stubborn resistance to change.

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MAY 30, 2011

Omar Khan, founder and senior partner of Sensei International, on how to help create the Karma we wish to experience and the difference between being judged based on actions vs. potential and impact vs. intent. The following is a reprint of two pieces by Omar Khan, a leadership thought-leader that I look up to, admire, and. Leadership Mindset Podcasts Self Mastery

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MAY 30, 2011

I really recommend you check out the project management community on LinkedIn. There are great discussions there and it is a great place to meet other project managers and exchange ideas. It was in that group that I met Dave Ardent. His great answers caught my attention and we started communicating by email. It soon […]. The post How to Manage Stakeholders appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Blog Interviews Stakeholder Management

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