September
2005
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Five Project Management Myths
By Michelle LaBrosse, CEO, Cheetah Learning
No matter what business you’re in, we’re
all plagued by myths. They can be a system of beliefs
in our organization, on our team or in our family.
Project Management is no different. We also can get
tangled up in myths about efficiency and saving time
that can actually end up thwarting our success. Here
are five common myths that I often see in Project Management
and some tips on how to avoid them. |
November
2004
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Does Your Organization Support, Ignore or Obstruct
Project Management
By: PCI Global
This article presents an overview of initial findings
from a one year ongoing survey conducted by PCI global,
an international Project Management training and consulting
company. The survey was conducted with one hundred
practicing team members and project leaders from several
of PCI’s Fortune 500 clients. The findings raise
serious questions about how organizations deal with
projects. |
October
2004
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Communication in Project Management
By: Anita Mehta
As in any other discipline of business the importance
of communication cannot be overemphasized in managing
projects. Statistics show that seventy four percent
of projects are unsuccessful. One of the many factors
that contribute to the failure of these projects is
poor or insufficient communication. By taking a closer
look at the three main phases of projects - initiation,
execution and closedown we can try to determine the
role and impact of communication during each phase. |
March
2002
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An Introduction to Earned Value Analysis
By: Suketu Nagrecha, MBA, PMP, CNA
Earned value analysis is a method of performance measurement.
Many project managers manage their project performance
by comparing planned to actual results. With this method,
one could easily be on time but overspend according
to the plan. A better method is earned value because
it integrates cost, schedule and scope and can be used
to forecast future performance and project completion
dates. It is an "early warning" program/project
management tool that enables managers to identify and
control problems before they become insurmountable.
It allows projects to be managed better - on time,
on budget. |
