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Dealing with Project Downsizing Dealing with Project Downsizing
-by Andy Jordan
You may have noticed that the economy has been a little shaky lately. How do you manage when your project is impacted?
Lining Up the Usual Suspects: Exercises in Project Staffing - by Mark Mullaly, PMP
Defragging the Team - by Ian Whittingham, PMP
Staffing Strategies: Avoiding the Meltdown - by Michael Wood
Staffing and Training
Lessons Learned Analysis: Staffing  ( Questionnaire/ Evaluation Form - Template)
Assessing Technical PM CompetenciesAssessing Technical PM Competencies
-by Andrew Makar, PMP
 In the previous installment, we reviewed five effective leadership behavior questions. This article provides a set of technical project management questions that assess the candidate’s knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
PM Job Market 2009: Hot and Cold (Part 2 of 2)PM Job Market 2009: Hot and Cold (Part 2 of 2)
-by Bob Weinstein
 The market for PM specialties has been strong for several years, but even the PM job market will feel the effects of this shaky rollercoaster economy. Find out more as our two-part article concludes.
Staff InflectionsStaff Inflections
-by Mike Donoghue
 There is an ebb and flow to market and product cycles. Having inadequate staff for the demands of your organization, however, means you must make adjustments elsewhere to help take the heat off of personnel.
PM Job Market 2009: Hot and Cold (Part 1 of 2) - by Bob Weinstein
Project Manager Interview Form  (Template)
Effective Project Management Interview Questions - by Andrew Makar, PMP
Living the Nightmare: A Project without Resources - by Andy Jordan
A Timeless Technique - by John Sullivan
Building the Right Bench - by Vijay Sankaran
The Key to Contractors - by Andy Jordan
How Secure Is Your Job? - by Bob Weinstein
Strain the Trainer - by Mike Donoghue
All Aboard! - by Michael R. Wood


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