Velociteach
APRIL 24, 2012
Dwight D. Eisenhower once voiced one of my favorite quotes: “Plans are nothing. Planning is everything.” He went on to explain that when planning for an emergency, the very definition of “emergency” means that we weren’t expecting it. It is very likely that things won’t go according to plan. But planning keeps us focused on […] The post Plans Are Nothing appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Guerrilla Project Management
APRIL 30, 2012
Benoit Hardy-Vallee, Ph.D., PMP, shares his insights on the case for behavior-based project management and how we can apply its principles to deliver successful projects Benoit Hardy-Vallée says that projects often fail because organizations put more emphasis on rational factors than on employees’ psychological engagement — and the cost to organizations is enormous.
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Wrike
APRIL 11, 2012
“Have fun, create and inspire” – that’s how we describe our work at Realmdigital, a software solution provider. Software development is by definition an area for innovative and creative minds. Nevertheless, it’s not an easy thing to keep coming up with great new ideas in the day-to-day routine. That’s why in our work we follow several important principles that help us keep a fresh look at what we’re doing.
Deep Fried Brain
APRIL 28, 2012
As I mentioned in the previous two posts, I attended a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) class in Singapore, last week. The course was conducted by GoodAgile, and offered by ISS, NUS. One of my colleagues.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
PM for the Masses
APRIL 17, 2012
It has been a while since you last heard from me. Life has been busy!I’d like to tell you that I have some great plans for the Project Management for the Masses website and brand for this summer. I can’t tell you much about it right now, but all I can say is “stay tuned.”Now, […]. The post FREE webinar: “Negotiating is Necessary” appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.
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Velociteach
APRIL 17, 2012
I recently spoke at a summit at the CDC. I’ve had a close relationship with them for several years now, and I got the chance to share some research with their project managers. This came just a few days after I had watched the Walking Dead episode where they travel to the CDC looking for […] The post Zombie Management appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
APRIL 14, 2012
I must share my 2 funniest moments from the last 24 hours at the 3rd annual Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon. First story: Chickens and Razors At last night’s banquet, Dr. Kathy Hartzel welcomed all the teams, coaches, and volunteers to the event. She asked the teams from the various universities a few questions, including how […] The post A Chicken with Razors appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Velociteach
APRIL 14, 2012
9 Teams – 6 Universities – 1 Goal: compete with other Students to showcase your knowledge of the industry standard for project management! The IPMT this weekend is the 3rd annual Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon. The event was conceived by Dr. Kathy Hartzel and hosted here at Duquesne University. During the weekend event, teams and […] The post IPMT – 9 Teams – 6 Universities appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Wrike
APRIL 17, 2012
Many of us start our workday with a quick inbox check. However, this "quick check" may often turn into hours of following up, sifting through tons of e-mails and switching over from one task to another. With Wrike’s To-Do e-mails , you can do it much better and faster, especially now that you can schedule them! Many of us start our workday with a quick inbox check.
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Wrike
APRIL 6, 2012
We asked you and other people representing companies of all sizes, from solopreneurs to Fortune 500 corporations, how you feel about virtual collaboration and where you see it going. Your input helped us get a bird’s-eye view on the current state of this prominent trend. Click the preview on in the top-right corner to see our infographic visualizing the results of the survey.
Deep Fried Brain
APRIL 20, 2012
Three days of training and a certification exam later, I'm now officially a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). The 3 days spent in the class was time well-spent. It was a good and refreshing experience.
Deep Fried Brain
APRIL 28, 2012
Image credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net / adamr PMP ITTO Tool: BrainBOK ITTO Explorer tool is an innovative and unique ITTO tool that aims to bring the entire PMBOK Guide to just one screen. Since its.
Wrike
APRIL 5, 2012
In the previous post , I touched upon useful skills a CEO may want to adopt from a project manager. So here are 3 more to bring you a fresh look at the CEO’s routine : Quite often, there’s a need for the CEO to quickly adjust strategic priorities, reacting to competitors moves or changing market conditions, not to mention the daily adjustments of the personal meeting schedule.
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Wrike
APRIL 23, 2012
Thousands of teams across the globe, including ones from Fortune 500 companies, rely on Wrike in managing their projects. We value your trust the most, and that’s why we are running a real-time database replication , so your data is backed up nearly every second. You can read more on this here. However, we understand that some of you might just feel more comfortable having a local copy of your work.
Wrike
APRIL 19, 2012
Today, even if you are not in Rome, you sometimes still need to do as the Romans do. Thanks to globalization, many of us have clients and partners all over the world. Ignoring the culture differences can be a stumbling block to establish relationship with client and helping your business grow. On the contrary, knowing several important national features of business communications will move you closer to building great customer relationships wherever your client comes from.
Deep Fried Brain
APRIL 28, 2012
Recently I came across an extremely talented and skilled professional, who was preparing for PMP certification. He came across as a very unique individual, a person with a very visually-oriented.
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