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Managing in a Global World: How Easy is This, Anyway?

-by Mark Mullaly, PMP
How global are we, and how global are we likely to become? If we’re not seeing the evidence of increased globalization, does that mean that it doesn’t exist or that--once more--we’re being passed by and made redundant? And what does all of this mean for project managers who are still working hard to get their projects done? The answers are are a click away...
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Going Global with Communities of Practice -by Dr. Andrew Makar, DMIT, PMP
During project delivery, the manager often relies on his project team and the extended network of project, program and portfolio managers to solve PM challenges. The Virtual Communities of Practice project provides a useful resource for PMs to leverage.
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Speaking the Same Language -by Andy Jordan
In global projects, communication is the key. Read on to find out items that need to be in your communications framework.
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Baltimore to Bangalore: Communication/Collaboration that W.O.R.K.S. -by Rob Saxon
When you manage a team that is geographically dispersed, you will face unique challenges in communication and collaboration. In this article, we present five real-world suggestions to help you overcome those challenges.
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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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The Marshall Effect (Part 4)
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(November 23, 2009)
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George C. Marshall was an unrecognized military leader who changed the world. As our series concludes, we look at the timeless lessons project managers can take from his leadership skills.
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Department Highlight: Business Intelligence
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Exploring Business Intelligence
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To understand BI, it is important to know the steps to take. And as our department takes off in a new direction, a fresh perspective offers some valuable insight.
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