project management News and Other Resources

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Considerations when integrating Microsoft Project and PPM solutions

December 11, 2009 4:25am PST

Before integrating a Microsoft Project schedule with a project portfolio management (PPM) tool, there are five questions you should ask yourself.

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Discussion Threads

Project management fits inside product management process

February 7, 2007 6:13am PST

Project management fits inside product management process article root Makes sense The article is quite logical and straight forward in distinguishing both roles. From my experience, in...

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The spectrum of innovation in IT project management

May 20, 2009 3:46am PDT

Rick Freedman explores the special characteristics of innovative IT projects. He discusses how projects fit into a broad spectrum of innovation and how project management oversight is applied.

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Managing innovative projects: Don't mistake the map for the journey

May 27, 2009 11:12am PDT

Innovative projects call for innovative methods, but that doesn't have to mean abandoning the benefits gained by applying structured project management techniques. Learn why agile approaches are...

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Tuning a project management information system for top performance

October 8, 2008 3:00am PDT

George Sifri looks at the key functions and modules of a project management information system (PMIS) and where the system fits into the project management life cycle.

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How to accurately estimate and forecast in project management

October 22, 2008 4:00am PDT

Estimating costs is one tough aspect of project management. This task can be quite a bit easier and more effective if you follow four simple steps during the planning process.

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Take your project management application open source with ProjectLibre

October 3, 2012 9:17am PDT

ProjectLibre is an open source alternative to Microsoft Project. Will Kelly reveals what he likes and what he thinks needs improving in ProjectLibre.

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IT Project Management: Best of 2010

December 21, 2010 12:38pm PST

TechRepublic's most popular IT Project Management posts of 2010 feature cryptic expressions, tips on killing a project, a program dashboard, and more.

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Consider green project management for your projects

February 11, 2008 11:00am PST

Tom Mochal, PMP, winner of the 2005 PMI Distinguished Contribution Award, has been TechRepublic's resident project management mentor for the past five years. He is President of TenStep, Inc., a...

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Quality check your IT project schedule

June 1, 2011 6:36am PDT

Steelray Project Analyzer assesses the quality of your project schedule and provides coaching guidance on how to improve it. Andy Makar offers more details about this powerful project management tool.

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The 10 hottest IT project management posts of 2011

December 22, 2011 2:26pm PST

Microsoft Project 2010, career advice for PMs, and free collaboration tools are among the most-viewed IT project management topics of 2011.

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Manage accountability in outsourced projects

January 29, 2013 4:22am PST

Dr. Andrew Maker shares his advice about accountability for project managers seeking to apply PM processes to outsourced suppliers.

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Don't determine IT project rigor based on arbitrary project size classifications

May 13, 2009 5:19am PDT

Rick Freedman isn't a fan of arbitrarily dividing projects up by size. He believes the classifications may suit the expectations of managers and salespeople, but they don't match the reality of...

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Supervise larger projects with a schedule management plan

March 4, 2008 11:11am PST

As your project grows larger, your project management processes need to become more rigorous and structured. On a larger project, you may need to plan ahead to understand and communicate how you...

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Master these 10 processes to sharpen your project management skills

March 13, 2008 8:10am PDT

The bigger and more complex a project gets, the more you need formal processes and techniques to effectively manage the work. Project management expert Tom Mochal explains the purpose, value, and...

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Six tips for a successful project manager transition

January 1, 2013 3:33pm PST

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.

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What Competence Is Required Of A Project Manager?

January 1, 2010 12:00am PST

This paper throws light on the competence required of a project manager. It is a difficult task to decide which candidate will be competent to become a project manager, as it is one of the most...

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Is your project a real project?

June 24, 2009 6:36am PDT

Projects are a powerful tool for selecting work, motivating staff, aligning technology with business, and building client relationships. Paul Glen lists five important features of projects that...

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A primer on projects, programs, and portfolios

May 19, 2008 11:23am PDT

Where does program management end and project management begin? The answer depends on the roles assigned at your company. Project management veteran Tom Mochal explains with this look at the three...

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