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Technology: A Blessing and a Curse

-by Andy Jordan
Thankfully the world has advanced and project managers have a host of tools and technologies at their disposal to make life easier. But we have to be careful--while it can help us become more effective and efficient, it’s not a substitute for good management and isn’t always the answer. Read on to find out how to prevent technology from taking the “management” out of project management.
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A PM’s Software Utility Belt -by Andrew Makar, PMP
Projects can be delivered without software tools, but it sure makes it easier if you have a few tools in your pocket to make project execution a little easier. Inside you'll find four key tools you can apply on everyday engagements.
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E-Literate -by Mike Donoghue
While the path to e-book reader acceptance is a slow one, as industrial tools they have fantastic possibilities that may yet help push the technology into the mass market--and bring added efficiency to the lives of project managers.
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Project Potion #6 - Dave Goes to Macworld
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I'm a little late posting the link, but where else are you going to find a review of Macworld just for PMs?
In this episode, the ProjectShrink intervews the drunkenpm about his visit to Macworld ...
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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Project Manager
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Jennifer Russell moves past the current CSR fads and explains why you, as a project manager, should be concerned with corporate social responsibility. Learn how responsible and sustainable projects have a real impact on the success of your projects, your business, and ultimately your career.
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Department Highlight: Project Management
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Haiti: A Crisis Management Nightmare (Part 2)
- by Bob Weinstein
(March 8, 2010)
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An absence of leadership has crippled rescue efforts. For crisis managers in all areas, this tragedy is a harsh reminder that provides some important lessons. Here, we find out how experts are evaluating the Haitian crisis--and what they anticipate over the next critical months.
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Department Highlight: OPM3
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Central Arizona Project’s OPM3 Story (Part 2)
- by Jo Morrison
(March 8, 2010)
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In today’s economy, businesses must continuously improve processes and the PMO needs to continue to add value by maturing with the business. How do you know that your PMO and project management processes are effective? Who sets the standards and how do you compare your PMO to those standards? As our look at the Central Arizona Project case study continues, we see how OPM3 stepped in to help.
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