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The Global Communications Challenge The Global Communications Challenge
-by Andy Jordan
How do the rules around communication change when we add the global element? When we add a global perspective into the picture, things can get a lot more complicated. The physical distance can be a big part of that--as can time, language and culture. In this article, we look at how communication needs to adjust on a global project in order to remain effective.
Project Management: Lingua Franca or Tower of Babel? - by Mark Mullaly, PMP (October 17, 2011)
Global Projects, Local Problems - by Andy Jordan (October 10, 2011)
Managing Global Projects: Easier Said Than Done - by Michael Wood (October 3, 2011)
Global Resource ManagementGlobal Resource Management
-by Andy Jordan
 How do you lead and develop resources across the miles? Having a strengthened project team can be hard enough if everyone is located in the same location, but how do you ensure success when the project is global in scope? In this article, we explore different aspects of team and individual development and leadership--and some of the specific challenges that are introduced in a global project.
Global Access and AccessibilityGlobal Access and Accessibility
-by Mike Donoghue
 Having the ability to connect to systems with round-the-clock availability has led us down a path of high expectations and preconceived outcomes. These challenges exist for any organization that chooses to make some portion of its operation available to customers at all times, causing some resources and personnel to get stretched in all directions.
Global PM: Sweat the Details - by Andy Jordan
Global Project Management Community - by Miguel Tomas Escamilla; Dr. Matthew D. Gonzalez, PMP; Lisa Hernandez; and Laura Herrera (April 7, 2011)
Project Maestros - by Rob Saxon
Hybrids Good For Car Efficiency - And for Global Learning from Eye on the Workforce
Posted By: joewynne at June 29, 2011 08:30 AM
Managing in a Global World: How Easy is This, Anyway? - by Mark Mullaly, PMP
Speaking the Same Language - by Andy Jordan
Global Programs and Global Tools - by Dr. Andrew Makar, DMIT, PMP
The Global Workforce - by Joe Wynne


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