Want To Be A Professional, Then Start By Acting Like A Professional
August 31, 2009
There is a debate going around the project management community about whether a Project Manager is a Professional. It's a slightly silly debate in the end, for the simple reason - in my opinion - that whether a PM is classified as a Professional or not... Read more...
Six Sigma versus Globalization
August 31, 2009
In the battle of Six Sigma versus globalization, globalization wins at the Pratt & Whitney plant in Indianapolis. ...... "During a recent tour of the building, Klonoski said he was struck by how clean, bright and jam-packed with machinery the place... Read more...
Five Key Project Management Skills
August 31, 2009
If you haven't mastered these skills you won't be a successful Project ManagerManaging – consistently producing results and getting things doneLeading – establishing direction; aligning people; motivating and inspiringCommunicating – the exchange... Read more...
Book season is over!
August 31, 2009
This year’s Summer of Books event has come to an end. If you missed any of the reviews, I’ve put them all on an index page which you can see here, or click ‘Reviews’ from the top menu bar. I did say I would review Growing Software,... Read more...
Setting the Standard
August 31, 2009
PMOs are responsible for establishing standards--but what should those standards be? This article will explore a few of the things to consider when establishing a model for project process compliance. Read More →
Hooked on Phone X
August 31, 2009
For those of us that face the economic challenges of having an appropriate desktop, laptop or other computing device for our business operations, the evolution of the cell phone provides an attractive alternative. Read More →
Are you Connected?
August 31, 2009
Communication is 90% of a project manager’s job. As such, we need to be sure to share ideas and network with each other in order to stay current in our industry. Each of our free forums below allow members to post, network, and share ideas with... Read more...
Operational Excellence Mastery
August 31, 2009
Viracon is recognized for its application of asset management to drive operational efficiencies. ...... "At Viracon, we’re constantly looking for ways to operate more efficiently and provide our customers with superior products and service, says... Read more...
The Power of Simplicity
August 31, 2009
Define the outcomes of a project in units of measure meaningful to the customer The customer bought a product or service. Actually the customer bought a capability. No if fact the customer should have bought an "effect," a change in the current... Read more...
American industry is on the decline…
August 31, 2009
...and has been for 14 or 15 years.W Edwards Deming offers some advice via 1984.This clip nominates 5 management diseases. How have things changed in the last 25 years?Thanks to John at CuriousCatBlog for putting this in front of me. Read More →
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