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E-Literate
- by Mike Donoghue
(March 1, 2010)
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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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Are We There Yet? Finding an End to the Recession
- by Michael Wood
(February 16, 2010)
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Last year at this time we were talking about surviving the recession. We hope this year will bring a formal recovery. How can you tell that the tide is turning? Here are some signs to watch for so you can prepare for the coming wave of economic revival.
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Investigating ITIL
- by Michael Wood
(February 1, 2010)
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The Information Technology Infrastructure Library has become the recognized standard for managing IT service levels throughout the enterprise. What should you know about ITIL and service level management? Wrap your arms around the components and terminology contained within this extensive framework by reading on.
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Hot Post-Recession Technologies for 2010
- by Michael Wood
(January 12, 2010)
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With a world economy in recession, there isn't a whole lot of technology spending on the horizon. For an idea of where those precious IT dollars will (and should) be spent, here are the hot technology investments to look forward to in 2010.
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CIO Survival Guide – The Recovery Begins
- by Michael Wood
(December 8, 2009)
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If all goes well, 2010 offers a great opportunity for CIOs to catch up and re-establish their IT priorities within an overall business strategy. Here's how the wise CIO can take advantage of the opportunity.
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Technology: A Blessing and a Curse
- by Andy Jordan
(March 15, 2010)
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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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Activating Workers to Support Effective Governance
- by Joe Wynne
(March 11, 2010)
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Project workers must be active participants in any governance program in order for it to be effective. But how do you enliven the “boring” topic of governance? Here are some ideas that will help the project workforce feel more responsible for governance in your project.
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Rejecting the Bachelor (Degree)
- by Bob Weinstein
(March 11, 2010)
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Who says you need a bachelor’s degree? PMs are still learning on the job. While employers prefer software application developers with a bachelor's degree, they’re not turning their backs on developers with an associate’s degree, vocational certificate or equivalent work experience.
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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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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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