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Article NumberTopicArticle TitleDue DateWriterMeta TitleTagsDescriptionStatus
417Change ManagementGetting Others to Embrace Change11/15/09AlexisWTips for Creating a Culture that Embraces ChangeChange Management CultureSince humans are generally the biggest obstacle in change management, what can be done to change the culture of a business or organization so that people accept and embrace change?Published
411PM CertificationProject Management Career Issues11/15/09AlexisWCareer Issues in Project Management: What Every Project Manager Should KnowProject Management Career IssuesExplain some of the top career issues associated with project management.Published
412Risk ManagementIncluding Human Factors in Risk Management Plans11/15/09AlexisWHuman Factors and Risk Management: What Considerations Must Be Made?Human Factors and Risk ManagementWhen developing a risk management plan, it's important to include those risks associated with people - what are they and how could they affect a project's success?
418Change ManagementBest Comics on Change Management11/15/09GaryTop 10 Change Management ComicsChange Management ComicsList and link to the top comics that relate to change management.
419Change ManagementFamous Names in Change Management11/15/09GaryFamous Figures in Change Management: Role Models and Motivational GuidesFamous Change Management People
420Change ManagementChange Management Documents11/15/09GaryImportant Documents Used in Change ManagementChange Management Documents
458Six SigmaUsing TRIZ Principles in Problem-Solving Sessions11/25/09Ginny EdwardsTRIZ Principles: How TRIZ Can Facilitate Problem-Solving SessionsTRIZ Principles
405Software Reviews & TipsReview of Tom's Planner - Create and Share Gantt Charts Online11/16/09Ginny EdwardsTom's Planner Review - Gantt Chart Software for Project ManagersTom's Planner ReviewReview Tom's Planner (http://www.tomsplanner.com/)Published
459Six SigmaOverview of the 7S Process in Lean Manufacturing11/28/09HeidiLean Manufacturing and the 7S MethodologyLean Manufacturing, 7S
460Change ManagementShould You Change Your Inventory Method?11/20/09Jean ScheidReasons for Changing Inventory Methods - Invoking the Change Management ProcessChange Inventory MethodsPublished
402PlanningCreating a Project Initiation Document11/15/09Jean ScheidHow to Write a Project Initiation DocumentProject Initiation DocumentDescribe a project initiation document and give details on how to write one. Include an example in the Media Gallery.Published
457Resource ManagementHuman Resource Management Trends11/20/09Jean ScheidTrends in Human Resource Management - How Will New Trends Affect Managing Projects?Human Resource Management TrendsPublished
413Risk ManagementExamples of Poor Risk Management Causing a Project to Fail11/15/09Jean ScheidRisk Management Anecdotes: Poor Risk Management Causing Project FailuresRisk Management AnecdotesDetail 3-4 real life stories (actually happened) where poor risk management caused a project's failure.Published
414Risk ManagementCreating a Risk Management Checklist11/15/09Jean ScheidWhat Should You Include in a Risk Management Checklist?Risk Management ChecklistWhat items should be included in a risk management checklist?Published
451PlanningGame Theory and Project Management11/23/09John McBurnieOverview of Game Theory and Its Use in Project ManagementGame TheoryExplain (in layman's terms) what game theory is. Then go on to explain how some game theory concepts can apply to project management.
403Software Reviews & TipsReview of ]projectopen[11/7/09MichelePublished
416Change ManagementExamples of Change Management Plans That Worked11/15/09mistyfaucheuxExamples of Successful Change Management PracticesExamples of Successful Change ManagementDescribe 3 or more real life examples of successful change management endeavors.Published
415Risk ManagementEmerging Trends in Risk Management11/15/09mistyfaucheuxLatest in Risk Management Trends: What Will We See in the Future?Risk Management TrendsCover emerging risk management trends that are likely to continue in the future.Published
441MonitorReviewing 6 Habits of Highly Effective Teams11/20/09Natasha Smith6 Habits of Highly Effective Teams: Examples and Practical ApplicationsHabits of Highly Effective TeamsReview 6 Habits of Highly Effective Teams by Stephen Kohn and Vincent O’Connell and add some practical application examples.Published
442MonitorCompensating Project Team Members11/20/09Natasha SmithTeam Based Compensation and Recognizing Individual EffortTeam Based CompensationCompensating team members equally while still accounting for individual efforts to promote healthy internal competition without jeopardizing the team’s atmosphere.Published
443MonitorEvaluating Project Teams from Multiple Perspectives11/20/09Natasha SmithThree Components of Project Team Performance EvaluationsProject Team Performance EvaluationsThe importance of implementing three components in an annual performance review for team-based individuals: manager evaluation, team-member evaluation, self-evaluation.Published
453PlanningWriting a Cost Benefit Analysis11/28/09Natasha SmithHow to Create a Cost Benefit AnalysisCreating a Cost Benefit Analysis
454PlanningCommon Errors Found in a Cost Benefit Analysis11/28/09Natasha SmithCommon Errors in a Cost Benefit Analysis - How to Avoid ThemErrors in a Cost Benefit Analysis
455PlanningThe Argument Against the Cost Benefit Analysis11/28/09Natasha SmithDisadvantages of Using a Cost Benefit AnalysisDisadvantages of a Cost Benefit Analysis
446Six SigmaPerforming a Chi Square Test11/28/09Natasha SmithSteps Required to Perform a Chi Square Test - Six Sigma ToolsChi Square TestGive a brief explanation of what a chi square test is and how it is used in Six Sigma. Then cover the steps needed to perform a chi square test.
447Six SigmaBox Plots vs. Histograms in Project Management11/28/09Natasha SmithComparing Box Plots and Histograms - Which is the Better Tool?Box Plots vs. HistogramsIs your data better represented by a box plot or a histogram? Compare these two chart aids and give examples of when each one is more effective.
448Six SigmaIntroduction to Regression Analysis11/28/09Natasha SmithOverview of Regression Analysis - How is Regression Analysis Used in Six Sigma?Regression AnalysisGive an introduction to regression analysis and explain how it is used in Six Sigma.
466MonitorBusiness Meeting Management Tips11/25/09Robin Raven10 Tips for Managing a Business MeetingManaging a Business MeetingPublished
471MonitorMeeting Project Deadlines Over the Holidays11/25/09Robin RavenBalancing Work and Holidays While Meeting DeadlinesWork and Holidays
472MonitorMaking Projects Simple11/25/09Robin RavenHow to Finish a Project Without Really Trying: Ways to Simplify Your Work Time and Space to Make Projects Work For YouSimplify Projects
474MonitorKeeping Control of Your Project: Learn to Say No11/25/09Robin Raven20 Ways to Say No: Do What You Truly Want as a Project ManagerWays to Say No
320PlanningThe Nominal Group Technique10/25/09Robin RavenUse of the Nominal Group Technique in Decision MakingNominal Group TechniquePrioritizing issues and projects with group consensus nominal group.Published
321PlanningThe Focus Group Technique10/25/09Robin RavenGroup Decision Making - Focus Group TechniqueFocus Group TechniqueHow people with various roles interact and focus on one goal and reach effective decision makingPublished
329PlanningWriting an Effective Statement of Work10/25/09Robin RavenHow to Write a Statement of WorkStatement of WorkDefine a Statement of Work as used in project management, and explain how to write one, including all necessary components. Include a sample for the media gallery.Published
328Resource ManagementAdvice for Managing Multiple Projects10/25/09Robin RavenManaging Multiple Projects Without Losing Your SanityManaging Multiple ProjectsGive tips and advice for how to manage multiple projects without losing focus on all of the end goals.Published
334Resource ManagementProject Managers and Their Personalities10/25/09Robin RavenPersonality Types Found in Project ManagementProject Management Personality TypesThere are several stereotypical personality types often associated with project managers. What are they?Published
464Resource ManagementThe Sandwich Feedback Technique11/25/09Robin RavenThe Sandwich Feedback Technique for Project ManagementSandwich Feedback TechniquePublished
465Resource ManagementTips for Vegetarians in the Corporate Lunch World11/25/09Robin RavenDealing with Being a Vegetarian During Conferences, Meetings and Business LunchesVegeterian at the OfficePublished
467Resource ManagementProject Management Etiquette During the Holiday Season11/25/09Robin RavenHoliday Etiquette for the Project ManagerHoliday Etiquette, Project Manager TipsPublished
468Resource ManagementHow to Avoid Firing an Employee11/25/09Robin RavenImproving Performance: How to Avoid Firing an EmployeeHow to Avoid Firing an EmployeePublished
469Resource ManagementDealing with Project Management Politics11/25/09Robin RavenHandling the Politics of Project Management Without Losing Your MindPolitics of Project Management
470Resource ManagementUps and Downs of Strict Project Management 11/25/09Robin RavenStrict Project Management: The Pros and Cons of Working Within a Tight ShipStrict Project Management
473Resource ManagementHow to Pick a Good Project Team11/25/09Robin RavenThe Defining Facts for Picking a Good Project Management TeamSelecting Team Members
463Software Reviews & TipsManaging Projects with Unconventional Software11/25/09Robin RavenUnconventional Software Programs to Assist in Project ManagementNew Software Approaches in Project ManagementPublished
434AgileWhy Do Agile Projects Fail?11/11/09Ronda LevineTop X Reasons Why Agile Projects FailWhy Agile Projects FailList and explain the top X (at least 5) reasons why Agile projects failPublished
435AgileCapability Maturity Models - History of the CMM11/12/09Ronda LevineA Brief History of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM)History of Capability Maturity ModelPublished
436PlanningTypes of Feasibility Studies11/12/09Ronda LevineExplaining the Different Types of Feasibility StudiesTypes of Feasibility StudiesPublished
439PlanningWhen Do You Need to Use a Pareto Chart?11/16/09Ronda LevineWhen to Use a Pareto Chart - Examples and GuidelinesExamples of When to Use a Pareto ChartExplain when a Pareto chart should be used and give examples of these instances.
440PlanningRoot Cause Analysis Example11/18/09Ronda LevineExample of a Root Cause Analysis in Project ManagementRoot Cause Analysis ExampleGive a brief explanation of what a root cause analysis is and an example of one.
445PlanningOverview of Root Cause Analysis Techniques11/20/09Ronda LevineBasic Root Cause Analysis Techniques - Tools Used to Determine the Root CauseBasic Root Cause Analysis Techniques
438PM CertificationBenefits of the PMP Credential11/16/09Ronda LevineTop X Benefits of Attaining the PMP CredentialBenefits of PMP Credential
404Software Reviews & TipsReview of One Pager Pro - Create Better Schedules in MS Project11/11/09Ronda LevineOne Pager Pro Review - Scheduling Add-On for Microsoft ProjectOne Pager Pro ReviewReview One Pager Pro (http://www.chroniclegraphics.com/products/onepager.php) - Note: You will need MS Project to review this add-in.Published
444Software Reviews & TipsTop 5 Online Task Management Tools11/18/09Ronda LevineTop 5 Online Task Management Software Applications - Project Management and Monitoring ToolsOnline Task Management SoftwareList and give a brief description of the top 5 (or more) online task management software apps.
430MonitorPerformance Measurement Analysis – Key Terms11/16/09RupenFundamentals of Performance Measurement AnalysisPerformance Measurement AnalysisIn this article, you will understand performance measurement techniques, such as Earned Value (EV), Planned Value (PV) etc. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.
431MonitorUsing Performance Measurement Analysis and Forecasting11/20/09RupenControl Costs by Using Performance Measurement AnalysisPerformance Measurement AnalysisIn this article, you will apply performance measurement techniques, such as Earned Value (EV), Planned Value (PV) etc. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.
421PlanningTypes of Costs in Project Management11/3/09RupenTypes of Project CostsProject CostsIn this article, you will learn about the types of costs associated in a project: Fixed, Variable, Direct, Indirect, and Sunk. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
422PlanningWhat is Life-Cycle Costing?11/4/09RupenExamples of Life-Cycle Costing in Project ManagementLife-Cycle CostingLife-cycle costing involves not just the cost to develop a product, rather it is the entire ownerships costs that are accounted for. In this article, we look at examples of Life-Cycle Costing and their implications in making project management decisions. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
423PlanningWhat is Value Engineering?11/5/09RupenExamples of Value Engineering in Project ManagementValue EngineeringValue Engineering involves squeezing the most out of a project in every possible way to decrease costs, improve quality, and shorten the schedule. In this article, we look at examples of Value Engineering and their implications in project management. This is a key concept for your PMP preparationPublished
424PlanningProject Cost Estimating Techniques11/10/09RupenTools Used to Estimate Costs in Project ManagementCost Estimating TechniquesIn this article, Analogous Estimating, Resource Cost Rates, and Bottom-up Estimating, and Parametric Estimating are explained with examples. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
425PlanningUse Project Cost Estimating Techniques in Projects11/11/09RupenExamples of Estimating Costs in Project ManagementCost Estimating TechniquesIn this article, you will use Analogous Estimating, Resource Cost Rates, and Bottom-up Estimating, and Parametric Estimating to estimate the costs of example projects. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
426PlanningUnderstanding the Cost of Quality Concept11/12/09RupenWhat is Cost of Quality in Project ManagementCost of QualityIn this article, you will use Analogous Estimating, Resource Cost Rates, and Bottom-up Estimating, and Parametric Estimating to estimate the costs of example projects. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
427PlanningPractical Cost Estimation in Project Management11/13/09RupenWhen Should you Estimate Costs in a Project?Cost Estimating TechniquesIn this article, we will explore when cost estimation is performed in the project life-cycle. The relationship between scope definition and the WBS are illustrated. Some types of estimation, such as Order-of-Magnitude and Conceptual Estimate, are explained This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
428PlanningTools for Project Cost Budgeting11/13/09RupenTechniques for Cost Budgeting in Project ManagementCost Budgeting TechniquesIn this article, we will explore the tools and techniques used to for cost budgeting in Project Management. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
432PM CertificationPM Certification and Project Cost Management11/23/09RupenProject Management Certification and Project Cost ManagementPM Certification, Project Cost ManagementThis article describes the importance of Cost Management and what's new in Project Cost Management as per the PMBOK version 4.
433PM CertificationFree PMP Quiz - Cost Management11/27/09RupenCost Management PMP Quiz – Project Management CertificationPM Certification, Project Cost ManagementIn this article, there are a set of medium to hard PMP questions pertaining to the Cost Management knowledge area. The second page of this article contains the answers to the questions with links for further reading.
429Risk ManagementProtect Your Project Against Cost Overruns11/14/09RupenApplying the Reserve Analysis TechniqueReserve Analysis TechniqueIn this article, we will use the Reserve Analysis as a risk mitigation technique. This is a key concept for your PMP preparation.Published
462PlanningIntroduction to the Four Fields Mapping11/20/09SparkKDFour Fields Mapping: A Japanese Approach to Project PlanningFour Fields Mapping
401Six SigmaLittle's Law and Lean Six Sigma11/15/09SparkKDHow is Little's Law Used in Lean Six Sigma?Little's Law, Six SigmaExplain what Little's Law is and how it is used in Lean Six Sigma. Be sure to give an example to illustrate its use.Published
437Software Reviews & TipsConstruct Histograms at These Free Online Websites11/20/09SuvoWebsites Where You Can Make Your Own Histograms FreeWebsites Where You Can Make HistogramsList at least 3 online sites where you can create histograms for free - be sure to include images of histograms from each of these sites.
450AgileDealing with SCRUM Implementation ObstaclesObstacles to Implementing SCRUM in Your Project Management ProgramSCRUM ObstaclesDescribe some of the obstacles that may be encountered when implementing SCRUM as a PM Process.
449PlanningProject Scope ExamplesExamples of Project Scopes: What Should Be Included in a Scope Statement?Examples of Project ScopesGive some actual examples of real project scopes for real projects - discuss how to determine what should be included in a scope statement and what should be left out.
456PlanningWriting a Project ProposalHow to Write a Project Proposal: What Components Should a Project Proposal Include?Writing a Project Proposal
452Software Reviews & TipsReview of CeloxisReview of Celoxis: Web-Based Project Management ToolCeloxis ReviewReview Celoxis: http://www.celoxis.com/
461Software Reviews & TipsReviewing TrackerSuite.NetReview of TrackerSuite.Net: Integrated Web-Based Project Management SoftwareTrackerSuite.Net Reviewhttp://www.trackersuite.net/
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