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Mary Weilage
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Mary Weilage
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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 | Latest comment by arteam04
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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 | Latest comment by csudholz
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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
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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 | Latest comment by zoso967
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When there aren't enough hours in the day for your consulting work
If you're all too familiar with the seven day work week, independent consultant Chip Camden proposes three ways to change that situation.
Posted by Chip Camden | January 4, 2013, 10:46 AM PST | Latest comment by JohnMcGrew@...
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Six tips for a successful project manager transition
The idea of losing the key project manager on a critical project is an unwelcome one, but it happens from time to time. These tips will help your next transition be a smooth one.
Posted by Andrew Makar | January 1, 2013, 3:33 PM PST
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New Year's resolution-setting tips for IT consultants
Year-end is a natural time for reflection and goal setting. IT consultant Erik Eckel suggests where to begin when making your business resolutions and offers tips on keeping them.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 28, 2012, 10:44 AM PST
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Transitioning into project management without a tech background
Help a TechRepublic member figure out how to transition into a technical project management job without a tech degree.
Posted by Andrew Makar | December 19, 2012, 8:55 AM PST | Latest comment by jsargent
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Top 10 IT project management posts in 2012
Here are the 10 most-read TechRepublic posts about IT project management in 2012.
Posted by Mary Weilage | December 19, 2012, 3:27 AM PST
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Top 10 IT consulting posts in 2012
Here are the 10 most-read TechRepublic posts about IT consulting in 2012.
Posted by Mary Weilage | December 18, 2012, 6:13 PM PST
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Centralize project management and collaboration with Central Desktop
Will Kelly reviews Central Desktop's Social Bridge, a cloud collaboration platform that includes strong project management, media management, and workflow tools.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 12, 2012, 3:14 AM PST | Latest comment by karenkanban
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An IT consulting miracle
What does the children's book The Carrot Seed have to do with IT consulting? Read this inspiring real-life story to find out.
Posted by Chip Camden | December 11, 2012, 10:18 AM PST | Latest comment by clcictadm
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Answers to aspiring project managers' questions via Twitter
Experienced project managers reveal their first PM job, their best interview question, what PM skills they consider must-have, and how important PMP is in their job.
Posted by Andrew Makar | December 4, 2012, 2:30 PM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Billing clients for communications: What do you suggest?
Help a TechRepublic member figure out how to transition clients from his current practice of not charging for communications to being billable expenses.
Posted by Chip Camden | December 3, 2012, 11:14 AM PST | Latest comment by gechurch
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Policies your IT consultancy should deploy
IT policies aren't just for clients. In order for your IT consultancy to run smoothly, you should be adopting certain basic policies and procedures, too.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 29, 2012, 12:50 PM PST
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Consultants, beware the hype of Big Data
If a client is suffering from Silver Bullet Syndrome over Big Data, Chip Camden advises you to take three cautionary steps.
Posted by Chip Camden | November 26, 2012, 10:25 AM PST | Latest comment by PMPsicle
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Use Evernote for your information intensive IT projects
Will Kelly explains how to use Evernote for your IT projects natively or by integrating the app with Nozbe or Refinder.
Posted by Will Kelly | November 22, 2012, 5:46 AM PST
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Five tips for Agile measurement
Managers and executives need a way to measure Agile development so they can make informed decisions. Now there is finally some good guidance on how to effectively measure Agile development.
Posted by Guest Contributor | November 21, 2012, 10:16 AM PST | Latest comment by Cathy Mathews
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Five ways to reward consulting referrals
Independent consultant Chip Camden proposes five possible ways to reward word-of-mouth referrals for consulting work.
Posted by Chip Camden | November 20, 2012, 2:39 AM PST | Latest comment by londonjon
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How consultants can stay sane in an IM-crazed world
Some clients are addicted to IM. Consultant Ken Hardin shares his tricks for deciphering the implied sense of urgency that each communication platform carries inside a client organization.
Posted by Ken Hardin | November 16, 2012, 10:42 AM PST | Latest comment by sparent
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Tips for choosing your professional email address
Your professional email address is like a handshake to clients. Chip Camden advises what to do and what not to do when creating that email address.
Posted by Chip Camden | September 13, 2011, 7:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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Microsoft Project Professional 2013 new features preview
After using the Microsoft Project Professional 2013 Preview, Will Kelly reports back on a handful of appealing new features and tools.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 18, 2012, 8:24 AM PDT
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Create a one-page status report with Microsoft Project 2010
See how easy it is to customize Microsoft Project 2010 to create a custom view that filters detailed tasks and highlights the major deliverables that need reviewing in a status report.
Posted by Andrew Makar | March 13, 2013, 12:51 AM PDT
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Configure automated backups using SyncToy and Windows 7's Scheduled Task
Learn how to create a new SyncToy task that automatically schedules backups of the directories clients need regularly backed up to a network share or external hard disk.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 9, 2012, 2:34 PM PST | Latest comment by wdpcpa
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Define project scope to include deliverables, boundaries, and requirements
There are two places that scope is defined on your project. High-level scope is defined in your project charter. Low-level scope is defined in your business requirements document. High-level...
Posted by Tom Mochal | September 18, 2007, 1:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by user_786@...
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Learn BYOD policy best practices from templates
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.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 1, 2013, 6:03 AM PDT
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Signs a client may not be ready for managed services
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.
Posted by Erik Eckel | May 15, 2013, 9:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by jbrunner007@...
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Mitigate project role confusion for staff wearing multiple hats
If you expect your developers or contractors to take on business analyst or project manager roles, here are three ways to help them be effective and stay motivated.
Posted by Rick Freedman | July 23, 2012, 5:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by lars.aarby@...
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Customizable IT consultant sample contract
Chip Camden presents his standard consulting contract, along with explanations about each section. See if you can modify his contract to fit your needs.
Posted by Chip Camden | November 3, 2008, 6:31 AM PST | Latest comment by amilkh
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Seven rules for flying with a laptop: Share these tips with clients
A client is planning on flying for an upcoming trip, and you know he may not have time to check the TSA's guidelines on traveling with a laptop. Be a good little elf and prepare your client for...
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 22, 2008, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Marty R. Milette
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Marketing trends and strategies for consultants
These survey results indicate what types of marketing consultants spend time on compared with how those varying time commitments result in income.
Posted by Chip Camden | April 23, 2013, 7:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by joerejeski
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Data center build-out considerations for small IT consultancies
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.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 19, 2013, 8:29 AM PDT
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Herding tigers: How to manage subcontractors for your consultancy
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.
Posted by Chip Camden | May 7, 2013, 1:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by realvarezm
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Use PERT technique for more accurate estimates
Regardless of the technique you use, the tendency in project estimation is to provide one number for each estimate. In other words, if you have 100 activities on your schedule, each activity would...
Posted by Tom Mochal | June 25, 2007, 8:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by joebailey77
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Telling clients 'I don't know' is acceptable
Consultants should market themselves to clients as providing the right answers rather than having all the answers. This is why it's beneficial to know how to conduct reasoned research.
Posted by Chip Camden | August 23, 2011, 7:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by bobp@...
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How to determine your consulting fees
In my previous post I mentioned that I'm raising rates for most of my clients this year -- which brings up the question of how we consultants should determine our rates to begin with. Most...
Posted by Chip Camden | January 4, 2008, 1:55 PM PST | Latest comment by DonnaMitchell
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Independent contractors: Make sure your contract protects your interests
Writing a contract can help independent contractors and clients iron out project details ahead of time and avoid potential disputes down the line. Meredith Little outlines what verbiage and...
Posted by Meredith Little | March 13, 2009, 12:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by PMPsicle
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Only novices daisy-chain switches
If you support so many network nodes that multiple switches are required, technology consultant Erik Eckel encourages you to do it right.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 11, 2011, 11:56 PM PST | Latest comment by spglmn
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Three strengths of a technical project manager
A technical project manager straddles the line between technical savvy and organizational skill. As I mentioned in my earlier blog, this combination makes him prone to the same kinds of...
Posted by Shannon Kalvar | April 14, 2007, 5:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by Todder
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Free project collaboration tools that rock
Andrew Makar explains why these three project collaboration tools are worth a look: Cohuman, Asana, and Trello.
Posted by Andrew Makar | December 3, 2011, 1:45 PM PST | Latest comment by Johndenham
