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Project Selection

How a company/CXO picks a project for development. In addition to the metrics discussed elsewhere in this department, what are the broader considerations for selecting and prioritizing projects within a company. Examinations of identification of core competency within a company and outsourcing issues will also be discussed.
Portfolio Management: How to Do It Right
- by Todd Datz (May 1, 2003)
Savvy project portfolio managers share their secrets for success.

Baselines, Metrics and Measures...Oh My!
- by Stephen Page (September 23, 2002)
You've heard the concepts bantered around in the same breath, but what the heck do they mean? Through a solid understanding of baselines, metrics and measures, you'll be able to make value-added improvements in your projects, processes, policies and procedures.

Baselines, Metrics and Measures...Oh My! (Part 3 of 3)
- by Stephen B. Page, MBA, PMP (October 9, 2002)
You've heard the concepts bantered around in the same breath, but what the heck do they mean? Through a solid understanding of baselines, metrics and measures, you'll be able to make value-added improvements in your projects, processes, policies and procedures. In parts one and two, the terms, "baseline," "metrics" and "measures" were explored in context to process improvement. In this installment, these concepts will be applied to project management.

Establish a Bullet-Proof Security Policy
- by Elizabeth Ferrarini (October 5, 2001)
With global connections, someone anywhere in the world can hack into your system in the middle of the night when your building is locked up. In this two-part article, you'll learn how create a comprehensive security policy for your network or enterprise.



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