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Joe Gallenstein

Managing Java Development Projects

I have managed many .Net and other Microsoft based projects over the last 8 years.  However, our IT department is switching over to Java based code.  Does anyone have any pointers on adjustments that…

Started by Joe Gallenstein in General Discussions Feb 5.

Shyamsunder Panchavati

Influence of social media, in Life,in Busines

"The enthusiasm for the social media is justified, however it is essential to have clarity on how you are going to position your business in relation to social media. The outlook cannot be just ROI o…

Tagged: marketing, network, Social, media, Social

Started by Shyamsunder Panchavati in General Discussions Feb 4.

Shyamsunder Panchavati

India's potential lis in its IT reaching to people Narayan murthy Chief mentor Infosys

"It was with the dawning of the Y2K problem that the West woke up to the potential of Indian IT. In itself, the Y2K crunch did not involve much of a complexity; it was something that had to be comple…

Tagged: outsourcing, India, IT

Started by Shyamsunder Panchavati in General Discussions Feb 4.

Bjørn H. Kopperud

Developing and introducing a project model in a tech company

I have just started a project which goal is to develop and introduce a common project model in a medium sized technology company. We have just started to review some of the established models/framewo…

Tagged: developing, introducing, Difi, PRINCE, framework

Started by Bjørn H. Kopperud in Methodology Feb 4.

richardserlen@gmail.com.

Microsoft Project Server or similar tool?

Does anyone have any experience with MS Project Server (or similar tool)?

Tagged: server, management, Project

Started by richardserlen@gmail.com. in Technology Feb 4.

Jonathan Eggers

Getting Started on Advanced Degree / PMP - Any Advice?

After being promoted into a project manager position (and finding I really love the work), I've decided to enroll in Boston University's MS CIS program, with a focus in IT Project Management. By the…

Tagged: MS, degree, pmp

Started by Jonathan Eggers in General Discussions Jan 29.

Trevor Usken

Can a business owner learn from the experiences of other business owners? 1 Reply

We have a Focus Community member that is looking for some help with this - any insight? http://www.focus.com/questions/small-business/

Tagged: Experience, CEO, Owners

Started by Trevor Usken in General Discussions. Last reply by Karen Fox Jan 27.

Samuel M Erdman

PMI Certification Prep - What has worked for you? 8 Replies

I'm new to this organization but not new to project management, have been doing that 10+ years.  I find however that not having an official certification is starting to impact my opportunity pools as…

Tagged: Certification, PMI

Started by Samuel M Erdman in General Discussions. Last reply by Samuel M Erdman Feb 3.

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Elyse Nielsen

How to develop an effective project audit

Audits can be misconstrued as a nasty word. Before an audit there is a sense of dread for not meeting a benchmark. After an audit there are activities are focused on to obtain the mediocre benchmark, not focusing on the cause and development of colleagues. No wonder, Audits are not faced with happy smiling faces.

A properly constructed audit can help the organization embrace the PMO as a helpful resource. The trick of the trade is to tune in upon the goals of the organization and have a support… Continue

Posted by Elyse Nielsen on February 6, 2010 at 11:25am

Cindy Vandersleen

How to deliver structured, consistent planning estimates

In my last article, “Is it bigger than a breadbox”, I talked about the three points in a project when estimates are usually delivered. The topic of that article was the rough order of magnitude (or ROM) estimates generally given during the project selection process or at project initiation. Those estimates can have +- 50% margin of error in them due to lack of information. Once the project is approved, the team begins working on scope definition artifacts, developing first a high level, then a d… Continue

Posted by Cindy Vandersleen on February 3, 2010 at 5:02pm

Ray Bohmer

Change Control

I have recently been participating in a Linkedin discussion about re-occurring issues that create problems for project managers. Included in the top five list is “Scope Creep.” It can also be called something else, depending on your emotional state at the time.

Before any project is started several key things take place. A project is outlined by creating a detailed plan defining the scope of work. This attempt to predict the future is called a baseline project plan.

Once the project has starte… Continue

Posted by Ray Bohmer on February 2, 2010 at 8:17pm

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

Invitation - New group on Strategy Execution through Project, Program and Portfolio Management

Dear all, I wanted to invite you to the following group. The purpose of this group is to become a thinktank around the topic of strategy execution through Project, Program and Portfolio Management. One of the main objectives is to raise the perception of value of project management amongst the 'C-level' and Senior Executives.

StrateXecution -
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2548095&trk=anet_ug_hm Continue

Posted by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez on February 1, 2010 at 3:15pm



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