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	<title>IT Consultant Blog | TechRepublic</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[TechRepublic's IT consultant bloggers appreciate that consultants have unique issues and they provide advice on project management, technical challenges, and running a consultancy.]]></description>
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    <lastBuildDate>2013-06-18T17:53:01-07:00</lastBuildDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[How to improve borderline client relationships]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/how-to-improve-borderline-client-relationships/6170]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Here are four methods for reinvigorating a client relationship that has become strained. If these tactics don't work, it may be time to cut the client loose.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here are four methods for reinvigorating a client relationship that has become strained. If these tactics don't work, it may be time to cut the client loose.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Eckel]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-06-14T03:44:34Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Build a basic intranet using Podio and the Intranet pack]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/build-a-basic-intranet-using-podio-and-the-intranet-pack/6151]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Sometimes a simple intranet is the best intranet. See how to build a code-free intranet using Citrix Podio's Internet Pack app.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes a simple intranet is the best intranet. See how to build a code-free intranet using Citrix Podio's Internet Pack app.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/build-a-basic-intranet-using-podio-and-the-intranet-pack/6151]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-06-12T02:40:04Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Jive releases Producteev as a free social task management platform]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/jive-releases-producteev-as-a-free-social-task-management-platform/6128]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Jive has released Producteev as a free social task management platform with a new focus on project teams. Find out why it's worth a look.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Jive has released Producteev as a free social task management platform with a new focus on project teams. Find out why it's worth a look.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-06-05T12:42:34Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Create a flexible project log with Squish]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/create-a-flexible-project-log-with-squish/6115]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ For small project teams looking to move past Google Docs or a large organization looking for an issue tracking alternative, the web-based Squish is a viable alternative.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ For small project teams looking to move past Google Docs or a large organization looking for an issue tracking alternative, the web-based Squish is a viable alternative.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/create-a-flexible-project-log-with-squish/6115]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew Makar]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-06-04T17:50:37Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[18 maxims of successful IT consulting]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/18-maxims-of-successful-it-consulting/489]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Chip Camden shares IT consulting lessons he's picked up over the years. After you read his pearls of wisdom, post your favorite consulting one-liners in the discussion.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Chip Camden shares IT consulting lessons he's picked up over the years. After you read his pearls of wisdom, post your favorite consulting one-liners in the discussion.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chip Camden]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-06-01T12:39:03Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Project management: One size does not fit all]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/project-management-one-size-does-not-fit-all/6092]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Some projects are not suited to a Waterfall approach, and they're not a perfect fit for a 100% Agile approach. The solution might be a combination of the two project management methodologies.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Some projects are not suited to a Waterfall approach, and they're not a perfect fit for a 100% Agile approach. The solution might be a combination of the two project management methodologies.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michelle Symonds]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-31T13:03:01Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Maximize Office 365 for project management]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/maximize-office-365-for-project-management/6073]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Project managers can find a lot to like in Office 365 to keep their teams better connected and centralize their project information and communications.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Project managers can find a lot to like in Office 365 to keep their teams better connected and centralize their project information and communications.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/maximize-office-365-for-project-management/6073]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-22T12:55:11Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Statement of work: essential or useless?]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/statement-of-work-essential-or-useless/6062]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Chip Camden advises on how to write a statement of work that fits with an iterative development process, yet still provides assurances of value to the client and to the consultant.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Chip Camden advises on how to write a statement of work that fits with an iterative development process, yet still provides assurances of value to the client and to the consultant.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chip Camden]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-21T18:00:39Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Huddle: a worthy SharePoint alternative for client collaboration]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/huddle-a-worthy-sharepoint-alternative-for-client-collaboration/6043]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ SharePoint is the go-to collaboration suite for most professional services firms. Find out why the SaaS-based Huddle might be a more expedient and user-friendly client extranet option.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ SharePoint is the go-to collaboration suite for most professional services firms. Find out why the SaaS-based Huddle might be a more expedient and user-friendly client extranet option.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/huddle-a-worthy-sharepoint-alternative-for-client-collaboration/6043]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-16T19:40:53Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Signs a client may not be ready for managed services]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/signs-a-client-may-not-be-ready-for-managed-services/6025]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Warning bells should go off in your head if you spot any of these items indicating managed services are not a priority at a prospective client's site.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Warning bells should go off in your head if you spot any of these items indicating managed services are not a priority at a prospective client's site.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/signs-a-client-may-not-be-ready-for-managed-services/6025]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Eckel]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-15T16:44:16Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Manage IT projects with Wrike, a flexible SaaS-based solution]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/manage-it-projects-with-wrike-a-flexible-saas-based-solution/5997]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Wrike's import and export features get praise from our reviewer. Find out what else this project management solution offers in this features rundown.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wrike's import and export features get praise from our reviewer. Find out what else this project management solution offers in this features rundown.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/manage-it-projects-with-wrike-a-flexible-saas-based-solution/5997]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-08T13:10:48Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Herding tigers: How to manage subcontractors for your consultancy]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/herding-tigers-how-to-manage-subcontractors-for-your-consultancy/5990]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Chip Camden tells a reader who is starting an IT consultancy that she has to coordinate efforts between clients and her genius subcontractors. Post your advice on managing subcontractors.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Chip Camden tells a reader who is starting an IT consultancy that she has to coordinate efforts between clients and her genius subcontractors. Post your advice on managing subcontractors.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/herding-tigers-how-to-manage-subcontractors-for-your-consultancy/5990]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chip Camden]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-07T20:25:45Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Learn BYOD policy best practices from templates]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/learn-byod-policy-best-practices-from-templates/5605]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ No two BYOD policies are or should be alike. Here are four BYOD policy templates that might help you seed your BYOD policy discussion and development process.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ No two BYOD policies are or should be alike. Here are four BYOD policy templates that might help you seed your BYOD policy discussion and development process.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/learn-byod-policy-best-practices-from-templates/5605]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-05-01T13:03:48Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Integrate Microsoft Project 2013 with Mavenlink]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/integrate-microsoft-project-2013-with-mavenlink/5947]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ You can democratize project management information by integrating Microsoft Project 2013 with the SaaS-based solution called Mavenlink.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ You can democratize project management information by integrating Microsoft Project 2013 with the SaaS-based solution called Mavenlink.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/integrate-microsoft-project-2013-with-mavenlink/5947]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-30T18:15:13Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Take collaboration internal again with Teambox On-Premise]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/take-collaboration-internal-again-with-teambox-on-premise/5930]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ If collaborating in the cloud doesn't seem like the right fit for your business, see whether Teambox On-Premise might be a better collaboration option.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If collaborating in the cloud doesn't seem like the right fit for your business, see whether Teambox On-Premise might be a better collaboration option.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/take-collaboration-internal-again-with-teambox-on-premise/5930]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-25T20:53:05Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Marketing trends and strategies for consultants]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/marketing-trends-and-strategies-for-consultants/5917]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ These survey results indicate what types of marketing consultants spend time on compared with how those varying time commitments result in income.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ These survey results indicate what types of marketing consultants spend time on compared with how those varying time commitments result in income.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/marketing-trends-and-strategies-for-consultants/5917]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chip Camden]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-23T14:07:07Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Data center build-out considerations for small IT consultancies]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/data-center-build-out-considerations-for-small-it-consultancies/5862]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Your IT consulting firm can gain a competitive edge in its region by building its cloud network. Here are three factors to consider before making this investment.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Your IT consulting firm can gain a competitive edge in its region by building its cloud network. Here are three factors to consider before making this investment.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/data-center-build-out-considerations-for-small-it-consultancies/5862]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Eckel]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-19T15:29:37Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Use LiquidPlanner's checklists to track project tasks and communications]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/use-liquidplanners-checklists-to-track-project-tasks-and-communications/5889]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ LiquidPlanner's latest enhancements are checklists and better collaboration features. By using the checklists, your project team just might be more productive.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ LiquidPlanner's latest enhancements are checklists and better collaboration features. By using the checklists, your project team just might be more productive.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/use-liquidplanners-checklists-to-track-project-tasks-and-communications/5889]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-18T20:21:10Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Chip Camden leaves consulting, world stubbornly refuses to end]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/chip-camden-leaves-consulting-world-stubbornly-refuses-to-end/5879]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ After 22 years as an independent consultant, Chip Camden has decided to accept a full-time position at a startup. Find out the main reason he is taking the plunge.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ After 22 years as an independent consultant, Chip Camden has decided to accept a full-time position at a startup. Find out the main reason he is taking the plunge.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/chip-camden-leaves-consulting-world-stubbornly-refuses-to-end/5879]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chip Camden]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-12T03:11:12Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Turn email into Asana project tasks]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/turn-email-into-asana-project-tasks/5871]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ If your IT project team uses Asana software, this quick tip describes how users can offload task-related information from their inboxes.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If your IT project team uses Asana software, this quick tip describes how users can offload task-related information from their inboxes.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/turn-email-into-asana-project-tasks/5871]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Kelly]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2013-04-10T02:53:38Z</pubDate>
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