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10 best practices for successful project management
Feb 2006
The right mix of planning, monitoring, and controlling can make the difference in completing a project on time, on budget, and with high quality results. These guidelines will help you 'plan the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Download this project plan template
Jan 2002
If you've taken on a small to midsize project that doesn't warrant a full-scale plan in Microsoft Project, download this Excel spreadsheet template sent in by a TechRepublic member for quick and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Build your own consulting contract using this sample form
Jan 2006
Both independent consultants and their clients benefit when they're working with a solid contract. Download this sample contract from TechRepublic member and IT consultant Randy Barger as a guide...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Keep stakeholders in the loop with this project status report template
Jul 2005
Download this template to effectively communicate project status to stakeholders and keep everyone on the same page. This updated template, created by project management expert Tom Mochal, will...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Project planning template for project managers
Jan 2005
Documenting a project from planning through completion can mean the difference between a successful IT implementation and a failed one. With this project planning template, it's easier than ever...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Download our project definition template for small and medium-size projects
Jun 2001
The first part of planning a project is to define the work. Download this project template to create a definition document to guide you through a project. This template focuses on the basic...
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Project risk management checklist
Jun 2010
Many projects have inherent risks that can wreak havoc if left unmanaged. This checklist will help you assess and minimize the risk potential for your project and head off possible problems.
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Presentation: How to prioritize your company's projects
Oct 2008
Successfully managing a project portfolio entails getting approval on projects that match strategic objectives, prioritizing approved projects, fostering a sense of ownership among those...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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10 techniques for gathering requirements
Jan 2008
It's difficult to build a solution if you don't know the requirements. The "elicitation" step is where the requirements are first gathered from the client, and there are lots of ways to go about...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Keep track of your problems with this project issues log
Aug 2005
Dealing with the inevitable project problems is easier when you have a record of what the issues are and how they're being resolved. This updated template will simplify the task. Most IT projects...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Project management best practices
May 2001
All good project managers know it's crucial to plan the project and then monitor and control the execution of the work. Download this step-by-step project management best practices guide from...
Provided by TechRepublic
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IT project portfolio management tool
Oct 2008
Stay on top of your project portfolio with the help of this sample project management tool from seasoned IT leader Jay Rollins. For more information on classifying projects to make sure they...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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Tools & Templates
Clarify project roles with this simple responsibility matrix
Jun 2006
In a large project, you may have many people with some degree of responsibility for completing certain deliverables. It might be just one person writing a document and one person approving it. But...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Project business case template
Oct 2008
Before your stakeholders can prioritize a list of projects, it's critical to pull together the key information they can use for decision-making. This template will give you the framework for...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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Use this presentation to plot your organization's projects
Oct 2008
Classifying your projects will help you ensure that they're aligned with your company's business goals. Jay Rollins classifies projects as infrastructure, transactional, informational, or...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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Tools & Templates
Quality assurance checklist for outsourced projects
Jul 2005
You need some level of involvement in an outsourced project to validate that the outsourcer will deliver within your expectations. This checklist will help you monitor the progress of the project...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Define project expectations with this criteria acceptance form
Nov 2005
Establishing acceptance criteria at the beginning of a project helps ensure that the results are well received. This sample form will make those criteria clear from the project outset. Detailing...
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Use this action item log to keep project team meetings on task
Feb 2006
This form is designed to help managers keep track of tasks and the team members who are responsible for completing them. How many times has this happened to you? You attend a meeting where...
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Scorecard for tracking project metrics
Sep 2001
Each project should be tracked with a predefined set of metrics. This download contains examples and explanations of project scorecards from TechRepublic columnist Tom Mochal. We updated this tool...
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How Lean Six Sigma affirms agile programming practices
Feb 2010
Joe Goss examines how the Define Measure Analyze Improve Control and the agile software development methodologies address the eight areas of waste defined by Lean Six Sigma.This download is also...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Build a foundation for project success with this definition template
Aug 2005
This comprehensive project definition template will help you develop a clear and effective document to guide participants and stakeholders through the completion of a project. The project...
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Download: Sample post-project documentation
May 2002
Having clients sign a detailed statement of work performed can protect you both legally and financially. Download these sample forms to help you map out documentation that works for your firm.
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Book chapters
Use a project dashboard to monitor your project's progress, course-correct more easily, and steer your project to success
Aug 2007
The key to understanding a project is to make regular measurements, both quantitative and qualitative, then to display the measurements publicly. When project managers display these measurements...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Keep projects on track with this scope change request log
Jul 2005
If your projects undergo frequent changes, this log will help you track the requests and make sure they get resolved. One key to keeping a project on track is to maintain careful records of...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Provide essential information with this project communication plan
Aug 2005
Planning the most effective ways to communicate with team members, customers, and stakeholders, especially on larger projects, is essential to project success. Here's a look at how to proceed and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Project roles and responsibilities template
Nov 2002
Assuming that your team members know what they need to do in a project is a formula for failure. This roles and responsibilities template, submitted by a TechRepublic member, will help you...
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The Ten Commandments of project management
Aug 2000
Hang this clever artwork on your wall! We've chiseled two tablets with the planning rules every project manager should obey. We've also included a management checklist to help you make sure you've...
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Mini-glossary: Project management terms you should know
Jul 2006
Part of the process of successfully deploying project management in an organization is to standardize the terminology. That way, when one person talks about risks, scope, issues, requirements, and...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Client site preparation checklist
Apr 2005
Imagine walking onto a client site and finding no desk, no phone, and no place to plug in a laptop. Download our updated client site preparation checklist, compiled from members' suggestions, and...
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Two spreadsheets to track billable hours
Aug 2001
Looking for a good spreadsheet to keep track of your billable hours? We recently asked our members to send us the spreadsheets they use to track their time on the job. Here are two that we think...
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Self-assessment quiz: Are you a strong project manager?
Jul 2005
Answer these 10 questions to see which, if any, of your project management skills need shoring up. Do you abandon your work plan somewhere during the project life cycle--or never even create one...
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Facilitate a meeting to define what success looks like for your project
Sep 2007
Although most projects start enthusiastically, optimism fades quickly unless an analysis and design team gets traction and learns where it is going. Working from a project charter, the team's next...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Establishing a Project Management Office
Sep 2003
When an organization wants to establish project management processes, setting up a Project Management Office (PMO) might be the best way to ensure that consistent processes are followed. Here are...
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Evaluate the potential impact of project risks using this calculator
Sep 2005
To effectively mitigate and manage the factors that are likely to be detrimental to a project, you need to get a handle on the degree of risk they represent. This calculator will help you identify...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Project Proposal and Special Clarification forms
Jun 2005
Make your IT project proposals clear by putting them in writing. According to TechRepublic columnist Andy Weeks, such project management documentation doesn't have to be complex. Use his simple...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Plan and schedule your project the pragmatic way
Aug 2007
A pragmatic project manager knows that there are many possible "right" ways to schedule a project, and that an initial project plan will always evolve as the project gets underway. As a pragmatic...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Manage IT resources like you manage your nest egg
Mar 2005
The term "portfolio management" refers to more than just personal finances. Portfolio management is also a way to plan, prioritize, and manage the work and assets of an IT department. This series...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Prepare for the PMP Exam with these 50 project management framework questions
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SharePoint 2003 in 10 Minutes, consists of questions and answers to help you prepare for the PMP certification exam. Learn the anwers...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Project revision log
Dec 2004
Part of the work-the-plan process in project management is preparing for the inevitable fact that, once a project starts, the client will probably end up asking for more (or different) work than...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Top project management resources: Best of Tom Mochal
May 2007
For years, Tom Mochal has been sharing his project management strategies and advice with TechRepublic members. We've rounded up more than 20 of his tips and articles here to provide project...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Avoid scope creep! Try Jama Contour, collaborative requirements management
Nov 2010
If you're managing a complex project, then you know how difficult it is to keep everyone in sync on scope changes. It's a nightmare. Jama Contour changes that. Contour is a powerful, Web-based...
Provided by Jama Software, Inc.
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Project risk management checklist
Jun 2010
Many projects have inherent risks that can wreak havoc if left unmanaged. This checklist will help you assess and minimize the risk potential for your project and head off possible problems.
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Job snapshot: Technical writer
Mar 2010
For people who are good with words and readily grasp technical processes, the job of technical writer is tailor-made. Two professional technical writers describe their experience.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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How Lean Six Sigma affirms agile programming practices
Feb 2010
Joe Goss examines how the Define Measure Analyze Improve Control and the agile software development methodologies address the eight areas of waste defined by Lean Six Sigma.This download is also...
Provided by Joe Goss
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10 management techniques we'd love to see
Mar 2009
If you've ever been the victim of a trendy, totally ineffective management style, you know how silly and arbitrary those techniques can be. Justin James has seen his share of goofy management...
Provided by Justin James
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Project and Scope Creep Minimization Checklist
Mar 2009
Here's a comprehensive checklist IT project managers and consultants can review to help minimize project management feature and scope creep. Whether working with internal or external audiences,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 ways to get a slipping project back on track
Oct 2008
Plenty of things can derail a project plan: underestimated tasks, departing staff, misallocated resources. Here are some practical techniques that can correct the direction of a project that's...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Use this presentation to plot your organization's projects
Oct 2008
Classifying your projects will help you ensure that they're aligned with your company's business goals. Jay Rollins classifies projects as infrastructure, transactional, informational, or...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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Presentation: How to prioritize your company's projects
Oct 2008
Successfully managing a project portfolio entails getting approval on projects that match strategic objectives, prioritizing approved projects, fostering a sense of ownership among those...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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Project business case template
Oct 2008
Before your stakeholders can prioritize a list of projects, it's critical to pull together the key information they can use for decision-making. This template will give you the framework for...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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IT project portfolio management tool
Oct 2008
Stay on top of your project portfolio with the help of this sample project management tool from seasoned IT leader Jay Rollins. For more information on classifying projects to make sure they...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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Track Project Requirements
Sep 2008
Tracking requirements, one of your projects greatest assets, can get complicated quickly if you are not careful. However, a few simple tools, and the suggestions here, can help you manage them...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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IT Hiring Kit: Project Manager
Apr 2008
Updated with all new content! Our IT Hiring Kit for Project Managers will help you interview, evaluate, and select suitable candidates for a project manager position. This kit comes with a...
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Virtual Environment Documentation Made Easy
Apr 2008
Having a clear and concise piece of documentation gives an edge of professionalism to any task. While using Visio like this surely gives the eye candy, it also delivers quality information to any...
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Mining project requirements -- techniques to use before and after an interview
Mar 2008
Conducting a good interview to gather project requirements can be a daunting task -- particularly if you are interviewing a stakeholder who holds a high position in the organization, or has a...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Sustain and broaden customer focus outside of your projects
Jan 2008
As a project manager or business analyst, you have an important role outside the scope of customer projects. Your work outside the context of projects helps to identify and resolve issues and...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Create and sustain a customer focus within projects
Jan 2008
Whether the clients you serve are inside or outside your organization, creating and sustaining customer focus is crucial to your success as an IT department. As a project manager or business...
Provided by Joe Goss
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10 techniques for gathering requirements
Jan 2008
It's difficult to build a solution if you don't know the requirements. The "elicitation" step is where the requirements are first gathered from the client, and there are lots of ways to go about...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Help your analysis team draft an actionable detailed use case
Dec 2007
An analysis team writes detailed use cases to describe the steps and characteristics of business processes. While use cases are often a central feature of a software requirements specification,...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Book chapters
Increase your software project's chances of success by practicing outside-in development
Oct 2007
Outside-in software development is a way of thinking about building software that keeps your team's focus and energy on the people who will ultimately engage with and benefit from the product: the...
Provided by IBM Press
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Categorize high-level requirements into use case titles for better project management
Oct 2007
Many business analysts use Unified Modeling Language use case diagrams to identify the actors and their high-level actions in a system. These diagrams help an analysis team clarify and understand...
Provided by Joe Goss
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Facilitate a meeting to define what success looks like for your project
Sep 2007
Although most projects start enthusiastically, optimism fades quickly unless an analysis and design team gets traction and learns where it is going. Working from a project charter, the team's next...
Provided by Joe Goss
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a project manager
Sep 2007
You've all seen top 10 lists of the best traits of a project manager or the top 10 skills of a project manager. However, project management is not for everyone. Many people have some of the traits...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Book chapters
Get to know Microsoft Project and the project management domain
Sep 2007
Explore using Microsoft Project within the domain of project management in this chapter download from Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Project 2007. Identify accepted standards and...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Use a project dashboard to monitor your project's progress, course-correct more easily, and steer your project to success
Aug 2007
The key to understanding a project is to make regular measurements, both quantitative and qualitative, then to display the measurements publicly. When project managers display these measurements...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Book chapters
Successfully build a complex Web site with Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Start with a comprehensive project plan
Aug 2007
Attempting to create a complex Web site without proper planning would be like taking a trip from New York to California without the benefit of road maps. You may know you need to travel in a...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Does moral intelligence lead to business success?
Aug 2007
There is a powerful correlation between strong moral principles and business success, or so the authors of Moral Intelligence: Enhancing Business Performance and Leadership Success would have us...
Provided by Wharton School Publishing
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Book chapters
Plan and schedule your project the pragmatic way
Aug 2007
A pragmatic project manager knows that there are many possible "right" ways to schedule a project, and that an initial project plan will always evolve as the project gets underway. As a pragmatic...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Book chapters
Catch the rhythm of effective project execution and lead your IT projects to success
Aug 2007
Having performed a project at some time during your career doesn't automatically make you a project manager. Yet an understanding of project management is essential in most fields, including IT,...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Demystify Microsoft Office Project
Jul 2007
Microsoft Office Project is a very powerful project scheduling tool that enables you to easily review and track the effort, dates, and dependencies of your project activities, but it can also seem...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Effectively implement improved process solutions in your company based on industry best practices
Jul 2007
Implementing the IBM Rational Unified Process and Solutions: A Guide to Improving Your Software Development Capability and Maturity is a hands-on roadmap for anyone looking to introduce an...
Provided by IBM Press
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Avoid common management pitfalls that can lead a good company to go bad
Jun 2007
Why do good companies go bad? Archival research on companies that have failed in the past several decades and interviews with people from these failed companies lead to the conclusions in this...
Provided by Wharton School Publishing
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Book chapters
Help your organization fulfill its potential and sustain success via self-leadership
Jun 2007
Organizational leadership is not a one-size-fits-all proposition, it requires attention to context and the judicious application of both high-level and "micro"-level techniques to achieve...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Build quality assurance and enterprise integration into every development project
May 2007
"Feature complete" is not the same as "production ready." Whether it's in Java, .NET, or Ruby on Rails, getting your application ready to ship or your Web site ready to launch is only half the...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Top project management resources: Best of Tom Mochal
May 2007
For years, Tom Mochal has been sharing his project management strategies and advice with TechRepublic members. We've rounded up more than 20 of his tips and articles here to provide project...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Book chapters
Mix love and business: Lessons from successful companies that do good while doing well
May 2007
Firms of Endearment: How World-Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose is about the pragmatic role of love in the business world. The book celebrates leaders who leverage their humanness...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Successfully execute IT projects by using integrated project plans and standards for measurements
Apr 2007
Chapter four of CMMI for Outsourcing: Guidelines for Software, Systems, and IT Acquisition outlines how to execute projects using integrated project plans and standards for measurement. It covers...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Build a communicating, cooperative software development team
Apr 2007
Successful software projects require that the members of development teams notice important events and to be both willing and able to communicate to others what they notice. In this sample...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Trade meaningless action for lasting traction: Adopt these strategies for organizational change and personal success
Apr 2007
Too often in the workplace, it seems that being productive is less important than being seen as productive. But we all want and can trade the treadmill of endless, ineffectual action for the...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Take a practical approach to cultural transformation in your company--and discover what it can do for your bottom line
Mar 2007
As a manager, have you ever made changes to processes, procedures, measures, or incentives, but failed to see the desired improvement in performance? Have you ever taken action to address some...
Provided by IBM Press
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a project manager
Sep 2007
You've all seen top 10 lists of the best traits of a project manager or the top 10 skills of a project manager. However, project management is not for everyone. Many people have some of the traits...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Project planning template for project managers
Jan 2005
Documenting a project from planning through completion can mean the difference between a successful IT implementation and a failed one. With this project planning template, it's easier than ever...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 techniques for gathering requirements
Jan 2008
It's difficult to build a solution if you don't know the requirements. The "elicitation" step is where the requirements are first gathered from the client, and there are lots of ways to go about...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Tools & Templates
Evaluate the potential impact of project risks using this calculator
Sep 2005
To effectively mitigate and manage the factors that are likely to be detrimental to a project, you need to get a handle on the degree of risk they represent. This calculator will help you identify...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Project risk management checklist
Jun 2010
Many projects have inherent risks that can wreak havoc if left unmanaged. This checklist will help you assess and minimize the risk potential for your project and head off possible problems.
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Tools & Templates
Download this project plan template
Jan 2002
If you've taken on a small to midsize project that doesn't warrant a full-scale plan in Microsoft Project, download this Excel spreadsheet template sent in by a TechRepublic member for quick and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Build your own consulting contract using this sample form
Jan 2006
Both independent consultants and their clients benefit when they're working with a solid contract. Download this sample contract from TechRepublic member and IT consultant Randy Barger as a guide...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Use a project dashboard to monitor your project's progress, course-correct more easily, and steer your project to success
Aug 2007
The key to understanding a project is to make regular measurements, both quantitative and qualitative, then to display the measurements publicly. When project managers display these measurements...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Tools & Templates
Keep stakeholders in the loop with this project status report template
Jul 2005
Download this template to effectively communicate project status to stakeholders and keep everyone on the same page. This updated template, created by project management expert Tom Mochal, will...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Project business case template
Oct 2008
Before your stakeholders can prioritize a list of projects, it's critical to pull together the key information they can use for decision-making. This template will give you the framework for...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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Downloads
Implement this rigorous control process to keep projects running smoothly
Nov 2005
An effective PM management process offers numerous benefits, such as integrating the actions of all stakeholders and minimizing rework. This control process document and high-level sample project...
Provided by TechRepublic
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A successful project manager knows how the organization approaches the planning process
Sep 2005
A successful project is often determined by how an organization approaches the planning process and how it obtains its fundamental view of planning in general. This chapter excerpt from The Art of...
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10 best practices for successful project management
Feb 2006
The right mix of planning, monitoring, and controlling can make the difference in completing a project on time, on budget, and with high quality results. These guidelines will help you 'plan the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Salvage a derailed project with these assessment and recovery strategies
Nov 2005
Learn how to turn a troubled project around by using a system for assessing current project status and implementing the steps needed to save it. If you have even a few projects under your belt,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Sidestep these five tech support time wasters
Jun 2005
IT pros, particularly in small to midsize businesses, often find themselves struggling to meet day-to-day support needs while remaining focused on the seemingly limitless projects that flow from...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Clarify project work assignments with the help of this checklist
Feb 2006
If you ask project team members what they're responsible for completing in the next two weeks and their answers aren't what you expect, it might be time to examine how clear and thorough your...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Manage IT resources like you manage your nest egg
Mar 2005
The term "portfolio management" refers to more than just personal finances. Portfolio management is also a way to plan, prioritize, and manage the work and assets of an IT department. This series...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Draw up an effective task list to complete your goals using Office Project 2003
Dec 2005
Once you've defined your project scope and gotten approval for it, the next step is to create a list of project tasks. This sample chapter from Que's Special Edition Using Project 2003 will show...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Long-term planning in a short-term world: The acquisition stance
Jun 2005
To effectively link corporate strategy to actual projects, IT departments need to understand the interplay between strategic stances, synergy, and time horizons. In the final installment of his...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Prepare for the PMP Exam with these 50 project management framework questions
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SharePoint 2003 in 10 Minutes, consists of questions and answers to help you prepare for the PMP certification exam. Learn the anwers...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Get the most out of your IT budget by using portfolio management
Apr 2005
By Tom Mochal, PMPThe term portfolio management has typically been applied to managing financial resources in a way that maximizes return and minimizes risk. The term portfolio management can also...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Project management software review: Project-XL
Apr 2005
Microsoft Project many be the benchmark in project management software, but you can find effective open source and shareware alternatives. This Business Tech Review profiles the Project-XL project...
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Outsourcing: The Integrated Service Delivery strategy
Jan 2005
The outsourcing of IT services is a complex process that requires careful project planning and oversight. To successfully implement an Integrated Service Delivery strategy, you must first develop...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Standardize your presentation for a more accurate project cost estimate
Sep 2005
This chapter from Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes illustrates the types of items that a good project estimating method should identify. Estimating the...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Project revision log
Dec 2004
Part of the work-the-plan process in project management is preparing for the inevitable fact that, once a project starts, the client will probably end up asking for more (or different) work than...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Use this business practices document to ensure IT responsiveness and availability
Nov 2005
To build a high performance IT department, your staff needs to define and follow certain business behaviors. This sample document serves as a model for creating your own set of IT business...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Project communications policy
Jan 2005
Managing stakeholders' expectations throughout the life of an IT project is easier if you establish at the outset when and how you will communicate with your project's stakeholders. This sample...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Keep projects on track with this scope change request log
Jul 2005
If your projects undergo frequent changes, this log will help you track the requests and make sure they get resolved. One key to keeping a project on track is to maintain careful records of...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Deliver on client expectations by building a comprehensive quality plan
Sep 2005
Poor quality management can lead to rework, customer dissatisfaction, higher costs, and missed deadlines. This template will help you avoid those problems by defining expectations and forging a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Provide essential information with this project communication plan
Aug 2005
Planning the most effective ways to communicate with team members, customers, and stakeholders, especially on larger projects, is essential to project success. Here's a look at how to proceed and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Record essential details with this project issue submissions form
Aug 2005
This form is designed to help project managers capture, screen, prioritize, and evaluate issues to help ensure that all problems are handled effectively. Attempts to track the problems that arise...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Project roles and responsibilities template
Nov 2002
Assuming that your team members know what they need to do in a project is a formula for failure. This roles and responsibilities template, submitted by a TechRepublic member, will help you...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Current state assessment for new projects
Jan 2003
Use this template to determine how much work must be done to establish a formal project management process for a client. It will help you determine a client's project management culture and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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A resume without any fat
Jun 2003
Resume expert Kevin Donlin illustrates how to trim and tighten your resume so that the fat doesn't thwart your ultimate goal of bringing your expertise to a hiring manager's attention.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Keep track of your problems with this project issues log
Aug 2005
Dealing with the inevitable project problems is easier when you have a record of what the issues are and how they're being resolved. This updated template will simplify the task. Most IT projects...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Project management best practices
May 2001
All good project managers know it's crucial to plan the project and then monitor and control the execution of the work. Download this step-by-step project management best practices guide from...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Learn the importance of properly planning your next IT project
Apr 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Agile Estimating and Planning, discusses the importance of planning and how to create a reliable plan. Estimating and planning are critical, yet are difficult and...
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Develop an agile approach to IT project management
Apr 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Agile Estimating and Planning, discusses the importance of agile teams to your organization. This sample chapter, taken from Agile Estimating and Planning,...
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TechRepublic Pro's Business Case Template: New IT Project Manager
Feb 2006
IT Project managers need to be technical enough to write and interpret specifications, project documentation, and project plans. Project managers also need to have enough experience in the...
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Windows NT4 to Windows Server 2003 Migration Project Plan (Microsoft Project version)
Feb 2005
This Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 Migration Project Plan< (Microsoft Project version) helps you organize and implement this large-scale technology upgrade. This plan comes complete...
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