IT Consultant

Archive: 01-2013

• Manage accountability in outsourced projects

  Dr. Andrew Maker shares his advice about accountability for project managers seeking to apply PM processes to outsourced suppliers.

  Posted by Andrew Makar | January 29, 2013, 4:22 AM PST

• What to do when you lose a big client

  If you have one or two big consulting contracts, here are five things to keep in mind when you eventually lose their business.

  Posted by Chip Camden | January 28, 2013, 4:54 AM PST

• Ask Chip your IT consulting questions

  Have questions about starting an IT consultancy or how to handle an ethical dilemma with a client? Send your IT consulting questions to Chip Camden, and he might answer them in a TechRepublic post.

  Posted by Chip Camden | January 25, 2013, 5:49 AM PST

• Microsoft's Project Online takes PPM to the cloud

  Will Kelly reviews Project Online, Microsoft’s next-generation Project Portfolio Management (PPM) platform that includes business intelligence tools.

  Posted by Will Kelly | January 23, 2013, 6:16 AM PST

• Gain insight into your project by using LiquidPlanner Analytics

  Will Kelly reviews LiquidPlanner Analytics, a recent addition to the LiquidPlanner SaaS project management platform.

  Posted by Will Kelly | January 22, 2013, 9:53 PM PST

• How to make a client's site design a no-brainer

  If you need to do a needs analysis for a client’s website redesign, Ken Hardin’s audience profile questionnaire might come in handy.

  Posted by Ken Hardin | January 16, 2013, 8:12 AM PST

• Five networking tips for IT project managers

  The benefits of networking with project management peers include learning about trends and tools, getting real-world advice and support, and more. Make networking one of your new year’s goals.

  Posted by Andrew Makar | January 15, 2013, 8:18 AM PST

• Consulting opportunities and potential risks with M2M implementations

  When clients ask about the Internet of Things or machine-to-machine computing, you should be ready to discuss the possible benefits and risks of such projects. Here are points to consider about M2M.

  Posted by Chip Camden | January 11, 2013, 11:25 PM PST

• Deliver maximum client value and profitability via PSA

  A professional services automation application can help your IT consulting firm with sales, CRM, invoicing, and other tasks, which will improve operations and lower costs.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | January 9, 2013, 12:24 PM PST

• Five tips for managing M2M development projects

  Micro-management is not the way to successfully complete an M2M development project. Will Kelly advocates a holistic approach to M2M project management.

  Posted by Will Kelly | January 8, 2013, 11:32 AM PST