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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Make Work Breakdown Structure easier with the materials you use]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[It's an excellent idea to get the appropriate people into the same room, but I think that we can use a software project-oriented and a projector or big screen to create the WBS. Using the software you can easily create levels and enter, move, and cut activities. Once the WBS is completed, it will be into the appropriate software in order to continue with the activities scheduling  and the resources assignments.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[juanmflores@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:51:48 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Definitely try before you buy]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Mind Mapping is old news, mind pmapping software isn't that new either, but this tool seems to do a pretty good job. I have to admit that once a person knows how to mind map, using Visio or another software they already own would be most economical. They do a great job too. I think I'll stick with paper and pencil for now.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[PM_Chick]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:01:28 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Make Work Breakdown Structure easier with the materials you use]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A software tool that can aid the Post It note concept is MindManager.  This tool can automate the brainstorming which can be easily imported into Microsoft Project.  MindManager allows the deliverables or activities to be move around before finalized.  Check it out!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[dawndrummond@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:10:33 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Simple example]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A very simple (and silly) example in management ... 0 Fire a (specific) person1. Record of issues1.1 Identify potential problem areas1.2 Arrange assignments which emphasise PAs1.3 Ensure failures1.3.1 Suggest (bad) solutions1.3.2 Push for implementation of (bad) solutions 1.4 Record results if bad (ignore if good)2. Approvals2.1 My Boss Agrees2.1.1 Drop hints regarding problems2.1.2 Seek feedback regarding performance2.1.3 Suggest termination may be necessary2.2 My Boss's Boss Agrees2.2.1 Drop hints regarding problems2.2.2 Seek feedback regarding performance2.2.3 Suggest termination may be necessary2.3 His/Her Customers Agree2.3.1 Drop hints regarding problems2.3.2 Seek feedback regarding performance2.3.3 Suggest termination may be necessary3. Termination3.1 Meet with HR3.2 Meet with (ex-)Employee4. Termination paperwork4.1 Internal Paperwork4.1.1 Meet with HR4.1.2 Complete Paperwork4.2 External Paperwork4.2.1 Meet with HR4.2.2 Meet with Payroll4.2.3 Complete Paperwork 5. Celebration5.1 Public5.1.1 Arrange Celebration5.1.1.1 Tell smallest team5.1.1.2 Big Boss won't be happy with anyone attending rumour5.1.1.2.1 Mention in passing to 3 biggest mouths in department5.1.1.2.2 Monitor spread of rumour5.1.1.3 Book MacDonalds5.1.2 Arrange Gift5.1.2.1 Buy card5.1.2.2 Distribute card5.1.2.3 Lose card for 1 week5.1.2.4 Find card5.1.2.5 Buy something useless5.2 Private5.2.1 Mouton Rothschild5.2.1.1 Buy Champagne5.2.1.2 Drink Champagne5.2.1.3 Get DrunkDoes that help?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[PMPsicle]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:31:18 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hardly new ....]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Mind mapping is an old and established tool. Certainly, it is at least 40 years old (the semantic network theories of the 1960's) but there are indications that it was used by the  late Roman philosophers (3rd Century A.D) which would tend to imply the Greeks used it also. (Just to be silly, Google lists 21,800,000 entries and 8 alternative searches for mind mapping).I suggest that you do it manually before you start using computer tools to accomplish it. It is especially useful when facilitating JADs or Project Meetings with creative types (e.g. marketing). Because it is a non-linear documentation technique it allows these types to pop-up ideas at any point in the process. It is also quite useful during brainstorming sessions. I've even found it useful when taking notes if the presenter has his/her own  organization style.You'll find most drawing tools have a mind-mapping facility e.g. Visio, MindManager, VisualMind, FreeMind etc. The Wikipedia citation lists 9 open source tools and another 9 freeware tools (and I can't be bothered counting the number of commercial tools). As I mentioned, even Visio has a mind mapping template.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[PMPsicle]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:13:26 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[aka ....]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A War-room.They've been suggested for at least 20 years now .... and yes they are useful for many reasons.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:50:39 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Make Work Breakdown Structure easier with the materials you use]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There is a new tool out that does exactly this. It is called Mind Manager (www.mindjet.com). It allows quick capture of points, sub points, attachments (to allow docs, pics etc to be a part of the 'package') for requirements, details etc. It can be color coded, prioritized and quickly re-organizedBut the most valuable part is it integrates with all MS products. You can export the 'map' direct to Project to build a schedule (you can assign resources in map which transition to project), to Power Point to make presentations, word to make project documentsI have used this tool to present to users, developers and others who will say &quot;what about XXXX????&quot; and quickly capture that and add it to the 'knowns' of the project. There is a trial download to try itHowever watch out.....it is addictive - one of those tools that can be used for so much - project WBS planning, building policies and procedures, JAD sessions, facilitation sessions, and more - see their map collection for ideas]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rich_soby@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:25:37 -0700</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have done this for a very large programme and colour coded post-it's to depict different targets, dependancies etc and left it on the wall as 'all' group members could actually follow the journey to completion and new 'exactly' what the critical path was!  When they came across obstacles and issues they were able to quickly highlight to management the options.  if you can afford to keep a room seperate for this prupose it is the best project investment/tool I've known.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[deborah.hutchings@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:20:55 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[WBS Example in IT]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Can someone give an WBS example in IT networking, managment or administration.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[altaee]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:12:04 -0700</pubDate>
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