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Benefits of Reviewing Projects (before they end!)
By Paul Eldridge - Senior Project Manager
WE'VE ALL HEARD plenty about why projects fail. Here's a top ten list of famous last words:
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What is a Business Continuity Program (BCP)?
BCP has been around for a long time but has gone through a major evolution in the last 10 years. There have been a number of drivers who at times pushed this confusion along. However, there are some major factors which have turned to be a lot more influential than others. In fact, the most influential practices which have contributed to importance of BCP today are:
Defining An IT Strategy
WHY DEFINE AN IT STRATEGY? Many small to medium size organisations often don’t see the need for a well balanced, practical IT strategy until it is too late. This often results in expensive system replacements that could be minimised over time through an effective IT Strategy.
12 Project Management Principles: #12 - Priorities
Project Managers must insist that senior management actively set priorities.Read more: 12 Project Management Principles: #12 - Priorities
The Cultural Fit of Resources - How important is it?
By Margaret Selianakis - Business Development Manager
MOST COMPANIES FIND IT increasingly difficult to retain sought-after and specialised information technology (IT) staff. This is the result of a shift in attitude towards their work environment by IT specialists, who would rather strive for "employability" other than just having a job.
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12 Project Management Principles: #11 - Use Great People
PROJECT MANAGERS SHOULD acquire by all means possible within the scope of the project the best people they can, and then do whatever it takes to keep the garbage out of their way.
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12 Project Management Principles: #10 - Sell the Project
PROJECTS TYPICALLY must be sold, and resold.
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More Articles...
- 12 Project Management Principles: #9 - Involve Sponsors
- 12 Project Management Principles: #8 - Authority
- 12 Project Management Principles: #7 - Fight for Time
- 12 Project Management Principles: #6 - Defining Deliverables
- 12 Project Management Principles: #5 - Approvals
- 12 Project Management Principles: #4 - Communicating Deliverables
- 12 Project Management Principles: #3 - Communicate Urgency
- 12 Project Management Principles: #2 - Planning
- 12 Project Management Principles: #1 - Focus on Success