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Estimate a project's bottom line using top-down techniques
There's more than one way to determine whether a project will be worth the work before you commit to it. In this Q&A, Tom Mochal offers a TechRepublic member options and opinions o...
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Use a Fishbone Diagram to attack complex problems
One technique for analyzing complex problems that appear to have many interrelated causes is called a "cause and effect" diagram or a Fishbone Diagram. Here are examples of how thi...
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Use these interviewing techniques to gather project requirements
Use these interviewing techniques to gather project requirements
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Look at four ways to set precedence relationships in your schedule
Look at four ways to set precedence relationships in your schedule
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Use gate reviews to validate that you're ready for the next phase of your project
Use gate reviews to validate that you're ready for the next phase of your project
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Outsourcing a project does not relieve you of responsibility
Outsourcing a project does not relieve you of responsibility
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Think carefully before moving into a consulting career
The grass may seem greener over in the consulting field, but as a longtime consultant notes, IT managers need to examine and consider multiple issues before changing career tracks.
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Consultants should refrain from complaining about their firm in front of clients
It's one thing to work for a regular company and complain about something to your coworkers. It's another to be a consultant and complain about your company in front of the client....
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Time tracking by developers promises a strong return
Few IT departments like internal time reporting, but it can benefit the entire organization. Tom Mochal describes how time reporting can add value and increase efficiency in your o...
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Tips to help your project managers successfully track an outsourced project
If your project managers work with vendors on outsourced projects, they need to understand how their role changes when working with contractors as opposed to staff members. Make su...