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Project Management Methods
Jan 2010
701 PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODS is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects. The subject will impart practical knowledge to enable students...
Provided by U21Global
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White Papers
Practical Project Management: Tips, Tactics, and Tools
Oct 2003
Practical Project Management: Tips, Tactics, and Tools is a valuable work for the insights it contains into the real world of genuine project management. It is written by an author who has...
Provided by AEW Services
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White Papers
Project Manager Competency Development (PMCD) Framework
Nov 2002
The Standard presented in this paper provides guidance on defining project manager competence. The Project Manager Competency Development (PMCD) Framework was developed to apply generically to all...
Provided by Project Management Institute
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White Papers
Overview of Agile Management & Development Methods
Jun 2005
This paper presents an overview of Agile Project Management & Development Methods. The paper will describe the deficiency of normal project development processes, who started Agile Management &...
Provided by Project Perfect
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White Papers
Project Management Methodologies
Jul 2005
As author Jason Charvat notes in the introduction to his book, there are not many publications that address project methodologies and templates. And more's the pity because, as he also notes,...
Provided by AEW Services
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White Papers
A Project Management Primer or "A Guide on How to Make Projects Work"
Nov 2005
You don't have to be a genius to deliver a project on time, nor do you have to be steeped in a mystical project management methodology to be a project manager. This straightforward guide covers...
Provided by Creative Commons
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White Papers
Selecting the Right Project Management Methodology
Mar 2006
Many professionals are not aware of the differences between project management methodologies and System Development LifeCycles (SDLCs) / product methodologies, or why it is important to use a...
Provided by KLR Consulting
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Case Studies
PRINCE2 Case Study: The Cheshire Constabulary
Dec 2005
PRINCE2 is a project management method. It is a structured approach, which can be tailored for use on any type or size of project. The Cheshire Constabulary have been using PRINCE2 since 1996....
Provided by APM Group
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Webcasts
Why PPM Is a Must-Have for CIOs
Jul 2007
Project and Portfolio Management software helps CIO's gain real insight into their business - so they can make strategic planning decisions that produce better business outcomes. This webcast will...
Provided by Hewlett-Packard (HP)
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White Papers
Getting Started With a Project Management Office (PMO)
Sep 2007
CA can help, and is committed to success. CA Services specializes in designing, implementing and optimizing Project Management Office (PMO) solutions to help achieve the efficient IT performance...
Provided by CA
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White Papers
Project Management Tool Analysis and Recommendations White Paper
Jan 2004
The Principal Center for Workgroup Hardware and Software (PCHWS) has been involved in an extensive study of project management tools in use and available in industry. Under the FY2000 Memorandum...
Provided by NASA
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White Papers
Requirements Management: Identify, Specify, Track and Control Requirements Using a Standard Process
Aug 2003
Requirements are an integral part of the development process connected through traceability with marketing specifications, analysis diagrams, design models, code files, test procedures and...
Provided by Excel Software
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White Papers
IT Services Management: Project Management Best Practices
May 2002
A formal project management process is crucial to the overall success of any project. The objective of a formal project management process is to provide a detailed plan and set of deliverables...
Provided by IT Service Management Forum (itSMF)
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White Papers
The Need for Agile Project Management
Jan 2003
One of the common misperceptions about agile processes is that there is no need for project management, and that agile projects run themselves. It is easy to see how an agile process' use of...
Provided by Control Chaos
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Case Studies
Fujitsu Case Study: The Body Shop International
Jan 2010
The Body Shop International is a values driven retailer of high quality skin and body care products. In order to increase operational efficiency and reduce the total cost of ownership, The Body...
Provided by Fujitsu
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White Papers
Virtual Project Management
Aug 2004
Virtual Project Management (VPM) is the Information Age equivalent of management by walking around. Executives will have to manage virtually without Travel. The rise of the Internet and...
Provided by Birlasoft
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White Papers
Lessons in Project Management
Jun 2005
For those working in the IS/IT project management environment, and in need of a solid project management methodology unfettered by unnecessary, obtuse and bureaucratic project management system...
Provided by AEW Services
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White Papers
Competencies of IT Project Managers
Apr 2003
Much has been written about competencies of project managers. Some focus on the "art" vs. the "science" of project management; others differentiate between "leaders" and "managers." Both conclude...
Provided by Project Management Solutions
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White Papers
Value of Project Management in IT Organizations
Oct 2001
Implementing project management adds significant value to IT organizations. This conclusion is the result of a survey of senior-level project management practitioners by the Center for Business...
Provided by Project Management Solutions
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White Papers
Project Management: Still More Art Than Science
Mar 2005
Project managers must have the appropriate processes, tools, and techniques at their fingertips to deliver projects. A key resource to many project managers today is the Project Management...
Provided by PMFORUM
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White Papers
Fujitsu's Business Continuity Plan Development Methodology
Apr 2007
In today's high-risk business environments, more and more companies are focusing on the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) as a management methodology for improving their ability to respond to any...
Provided by Fujitsu
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White Papers
APINI Project Management
Sep 2009
The requirement of using project management methods is a necessary condition to succeed within the dimensions of time, finance, functionality and quality. Nevertheless, in addition to the...
Provided by Verax Systems
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Case Studies
Jordan, Jones & Goulding Standardizes Project Delivery Processes and Increases Profitability
Aug 2009
Jordan, Jones & Goulding (JJG) wanted to automate the request for information (RFI), contract management, and scheduling processes for all projects and improve communication with contractors and...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Petrobras Well Drilling Services Unit Improves Project Management Efficiency
Sep 2009
Petrobras wanted to manage nearly 40 projects simultaneously, while avoiding financial and human resource waste and accelerate project response time and increase precision of short-, mid-, and...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Industry-Focused IT Firm Increases Capacity With Better Project Planning
Dec 2009
BMA Software specializes in business software solutions for wholesale durable-goods distributors but needed a rigorous project methodology to help reduce problems during implementations. The...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
The Five Fundamentals of IT Consulting
May 2000
Is IT consulting a profession? IT consultants also draw from a highly specialized body of knowledge that is sufficiently obscure so as to be understood only by a small cadre of specialists. Like...
Provided by TechRepublic
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White Papers
An Alternative to the Business Case
Jun 2005
It is generally accepted that a new project requires a business case to get approval to proceed. The business case is a financial estimate, and justification for the existence of the project. So...
Provided by Project Perfect
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White Papers
Project Management Assessment Overview
Jun 2005
Any process should be fast, cheap, and disrupt your life as little as possible. You don't need the solutions detailed. You need the problems identified. If you have a significant problem with how...
Provided by Project Perfect
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White Papers
Do I Need a Project Manager?
Jun 2005
As project managers we assume everyone sees a need for a professionally trained or experienced project manager on every project. It is sometimes a shock to find that non project people see a...
Provided by Project Perfect
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White Papers
Project Portfolio Governance Guidelines (But Are They Complete?)
Feb 2005
The subject of managing corporate portfolios of projects, otherwise known as "Project Portfolio Management" (PPM) is a hot topic on the circuit these days. Perhaps this is not surprising since...
Provided by AEW Services
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White Papers
Project Manager to Project Leader? And the Rocky Road Between...
Jun 2002
The "planning" phases of a project involve the crystallizing of project goals, the development of the concepts and technical requirements and planning for implementation. These activities...
Provided by University of British Columbia
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White Papers
The Value of Project Management: Getting Executive Buy-in
Aug 2004
RESEARCH HAS SHOWN that getting executive buy-in in implementing project management improvement initiatives is vital to ensuring an organization's success. Why do organizations implement project...
Provided by Project Management Solutions
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White Papers
The PMBOK Guide Third Edition: An Analysis
Oct 2005
This paper compares the changes from the PMBOK Guide 2000 Edition to the PMBOK Guide Third Edition (2004 Edition). Its purpose is to review the historical perspective of the Guides with reference...
Provided by AEW Services
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Ensuring Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Success
Dec 2005
Enterprise Project Management (EPM) implementation requires upfront planning, including: defining major goals for using the system; understanding the business processes supporting the selected...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Manufacturer Saves $300,000 by Moving to Scalable, Hosted Online Services
Nov 2009
Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a U.S.$1 billion global provider of manufacturing equipment and services. The company's employees rely on up-to-date messaging technology to conduct business...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Software-Plus-Services Approach Increases Customer Time-to-Value for Solution
May 2008
Nimbus develops and markets a process management application that helps organizations handle major business change, such as software implementations, outsourcing, and mergers and acquisitions....
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Development of Virtual Teams and Learning Communities
Jun 2005
Students of an Internet based course in project management have during a 20 week period worked in teams of 4-6 persons. The course consisted of Swedish students living in Sweden or abroad making...
Provided by Formatex
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White Papers
Integrating Human-Computer Interaction Development Into SDLC: A Methodology
Aug 2004
Incorporating a Human Computer Interaction (HCI) perspective into the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is critical to Information Systems (IS) success and in turn to the success of...
Provided by Syracuse University
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White Papers
Software Engineering Ontology: A Development Methodology
Nov 2004
This paper has presented the results of the first phase of a project aimed at developing a comprehensive ontology of the Software Engineering field. The major contributions provided by this study...
Provided by University from Quebec in Montreal
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Case Studies
Matec Engenharia Boosts Productivity With Robust Project Planning and Management Solution
Mar 2010
Matec Engenharia wanted to implement a project management solution that will support the company's corporate vision and enterprise transparency initiatives, making information accessible to all...
Provided by Oracle
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White Papers
Characterizing User Mobility in Second Life
Aug 2008
In this paper, the authors present a measurement study of user mobility in Second Life. They first discuss different techniques to collect user traces and then focus on results obtained using a...
Provided by Association for Computing Machinery
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White Papers
Why Use the SAP ASAP Methodology?
Jan 2012
In the mid 1990's SAP had gained a significant amount of bad press and publicity around several high profile project disasters that the company knew were completely avoidable. At that time Oracle,...
Provided by R3Now.com
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White Papers
Measure the Performance of Reducing Digital Divide - The BSC and AHP Approach
Mar 2011
Digital divides are the byproducts of the development of information technologies and digitalization. What concern most of the governments and the international organizations are the disturbance...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
A Systematic Approach to Context Aware Service Design
Jan 2012
Timely design, development and marketing of new service with creative and innovative features are essential for service firm. Context-aware service, in which contextual information is used to...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
A Synthesis of Software Evaluation Methodologies and the Proposal of a New Practical Approach
Nov 2011
A large number of developed, acquired or purchased software tools do not respond to the users' requirements and expectations which had often been at the origin of the project. This is mainly due...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
A Lightweight Method for Computing Ball Spin in Real Time
Apr 2007
The present paper poses a new method for computing the rotation of a ball in sport training situations, when the ball is approaching the goal line. The proposed method significantly reduces the...
Provided by Universidad Nacional de La Plata
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White Papers
Accurate Antenna Pattern Modeling for Phased Array Antennas in SAR Applications - Demonstration on TerraSAR-X
Mar 2009
The high flexibility and tight accuracy requirements of today's space borne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems require innovative technologies to calibrate and process the SAR images. To...
Provided by Hindawi Publishing
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White Papers
On the Predictive Power of Shortest-Path Weight Inference
Oct 2008
Reverse engineering of the Internet is a valuable activity. Apart from providing scientific insight, the resulting datasets are invaluable in providing realistic network scenarios for other...
Provided by Association for Computing Machinery
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White Papers
A Hybrid Approach to Assess the Network Awareness of P2P-TV Applications
Nov 2009
In this paper, the authors develop a general methodology to assess the level of network awareness and friendliness of P2P-TV applications. The methodology is based on a combination of active and...
Provided by Hindawi Publishing
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White Papers
Semantic User Interaction Profiles for Better People Recommendation
Jun 2011
In this paper, the authors present a methodology for learning user profiles from content shared by people on Social Platforms. Such profiles are specifically tailored to reflect the user's degree...
Provided by Alcatel-Lucent
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White Papers
A New Framework and a Model for Product Development With an Application in the Telecommunications Services Sector
Jun 2009
This paper argues that a product development exercise involves in addition to the conventional stages, several decisions regarding other aspects. These aspects should be addressed simultaneously...
Provided by World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
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White Papers
Optimal Control Strategies in Delayed Sharing Information Structures
Aug 2010
The n-step delayed sharing information structure is investigated. This information structure comprises of K controllers that share their information with a delay of n time steps. This information...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Optimal Design of Sequential Real-Time Communication Systems
Nov 2009
Optimal design of sequential real-time communication of a Markov source over a noisy channel is investigated. In such a system, the delay between the source output and its reconstruction at the...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
ChOrDa: A Methodology for the Modeling of Business Processes With BPMN
Jul 2009
While it is typical to deal with business processes that start and end inside a single organization, many processes are not constrained inside the walls of a single company. For example, supply...
Provided by University of Bologna
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White Papers
Moderating Effects of Information Access on Project Management Behavior, Performance and Perceptions
Mar 2006
Effective project management relies on the timely exchange of information regarding appropriate resource availability, associated scheduling options, and related costs and benefits. At the same...
Provided by Emory University
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White Papers
IT Improvement: A Survey and Analysis of Process Improvement Methodologies and Their Application in It
Apr 2007
Many companies use some form of process improvement methodology. These methodologies have made improvements to manufacturing, assembling, and other job shop type environments (Cox & Goldratt,...
Provided by Bowie State University
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Case Studies
RWWA Safeguards Wagering Revenues With IT Service Assurance
Sep 2010
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) provides strategic direction and leadership in the development, integrity and welfare of the racing and wagering industry in Western Australia. Racing...
Provided by CA
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White Papers
Making What Goes Around Come Around: Improve Constituent Services by Re-Using Information Effectively
Nov 2010
Technology is one area where progress is evident. Change is afoot everywhere, from optimizing government websites for mobile devices, to coordinated healthcare services and discussions about...
Provided by Optical Image Technology
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White Papers
Service Comprehension
Oct 2008
Confronted with the complexity of services systems, providers capitulate to the build and hope approach, so dominant in software engineering - rather than the design, analyze, build and improve...
Provided by Hewlett-Packard (HP)
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White Papers
An Assessment on Service Quality in Malaysia Insurance Industry
Sep 2008
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate customer's general expectation and perception of insurers in terms of services offered at the Insurance Service Counter (ISC). Other than that, this paper...
Provided by University of Malaya
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White Papers
Modernizing IT: Strategies for Improving Service Quality and Reducing IT Costs
May 2009
The IT infrastructure for most organizations is rapidly growing in complexity, driven by SOA and virtualization. IT also has to comply with a myriad of strict regulatory requirements and...
Provided by BMC Software
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Case Studies
Fujitsu Case Study: The Body Shop International
Jan 2010
The Body Shop International is a values driven retailer of high quality skin and body care products. In order to increase operational efficiency and reduce the total cost of ownership, The Body...
Provided by Fujitsu
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White Papers
Sybase CEP Implementation Methodology for Continuous Intelligence
May 2010
This paper discusses the Sybase CEP Implementation Methodology, which offers analytic developers a set of best practices for implementing Continuous Intelligence using Complex Event Processing....
Provided by Sybase
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White Papers
E-Prescribing: The Path to Physician Adoption of HIT
Mar 2009
Adoption of Health Information Technology by physicians in the US has progressed at a very slow pace. This observation holds true for both inpatient and ambulatory technology. A KLAS survey from...
Provided by Siemens
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Case Studies
Grant Thornton Maximizes Return From $4.5 Million IT Project Budget With CA Clarity PPM
Mar 2010
To develop and support the business-critical applications that are key to Grant Thornton's competitive advantage, the firm's Project Management Office (PMO) needs to be able to balance capacity...
Provided by CA
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White Papers
Project Management Methods
Jan 2010
701 PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODS is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects. The subject will impart practical knowledge to enable students...
Provided by U21Global
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Case Studies
Customer Success Story: Techteam Global Uses Integrated It Management to Improve and Expand Customer Services
Jan 2010
TechTeam Global is a leading global IT outsourcing firm providing customers with multilingual service desk, desktop management, and specialized IT solution support. During the next three years,...
Provided by CA
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White Papers
ECM Project Delivery Methodology (EPDM): An EMC Consulting Approach to ECM Programs
Feb 2009
The purpose of the EMC' ECM Project Delivery Methodology (EPDM) is to define a repeatable. Industry-leading approach to providing solutions and services that assures high-quality delivery and...
Provided by EMC
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White Papers
BPO Methodology
Sep 2009
This paper Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) talks about a holistic approach by RSB Systems on BPO that evaluates business processes and seeks methods to improve them without actually digging a...
Provided by RSB Technologies
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White Papers
The Global Integrity Report: Methodology
Jan 2009
Global Integrity country assessments provide detailed data and reporting on the mechanisms in place to prevent abuses of power and promote public integrity.Global Integrity quantitatively assesses...
Provided by Global Integrity
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Webcasts
Microsoft Office System Webcast: Microsoft Office Project 2010 - Planning (Level 200)
Apr 2010
This presenter of this webcast tells how one can easily and effectively set up the project plans using the intuitive new tools in Microsoft Office Project 2010. This webcast takes one through a...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
IBM Institute for Business Value and Economist Intelligence Unit Global Forecasting Model Methodology
Jan 2008
The IBM Institute for Business Value, in collaboration with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), has built a forecasting model to determine both the size and shifts in asset growth across the...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Measuring Nursing Home Quality - The Five-Star Rating System
Mar 2010
This paper describes the integration of data from various sources and the rating algorithms, as well as some of the decisions that were made in the design of the ratings. The presentation also...
Provided by Abt Associates
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Case Studies
Engineering Firm Wins $35 Million Contract With Improved Project Management
Apr 2010
Engineering firm wanted disparate business systems for creating, managing and sharing documentation with clients impeded collaboration and slowed project completion. IBM and IBM Business Partner...
Provided by IBM
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Case Studies
City of Rome Gains Ability to Plan Future Projects With More Efficient Use of IT Resources
Mar 2010
The City of Rome wanted to provide complete visibility into the city's Oracle software usage to more effectively manage Oracle licensing -term development and improve compliance with Oracle...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Matec Engenharia Boosts Productivity With Robust Project Planning and Management Solution
Mar 2010
Matec Engenharia wanted to implement a project management solution that will support the company's corporate vision and enterprise transparency initiatives, making information accessible to all...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Software-Plus-Services Approach Increases Customer Time-to-Value for Solution
May 2008
Nimbus develops and markets a process management application that helps organizations handle major business change, such as software implementations, outsourcing, and mergers and acquisitions....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Manufacturer Saves $300,000 by Moving to Scalable, Hosted Online Services
Nov 2009
Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a U.S.$1 billion global provider of manufacturing equipment and services. The company's employees rely on up-to-date messaging technology to conduct business...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Industry-Focused IT Firm Increases Capacity With Better Project Planning
Dec 2009
BMA Software specializes in business software solutions for wholesale durable-goods distributors but needed a rigorous project methodology to help reduce problems during implementations. The...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Petrobras Well Drilling Services Unit Improves Project Management Efficiency
Sep 2009
Petrobras wanted to manage nearly 40 projects simultaneously, while avoiding financial and human resource waste and accelerate project response time and increase precision of short-, mid-, and...
Provided by Oracle
-
White Papers
Getting Started With a Project Management Office (PMO)
Sep 2007
CA can help, and is committed to success. CA Services specializes in designing, implementing and optimizing Project Management Office (PMO) solutions to help achieve the efficient IT performance...
Provided by CA
-
White Papers
APINI Project Management
Sep 2009
The requirement of using project management methods is a necessary condition to succeed within the dimensions of time, finance, functionality and quality. Nevertheless, in addition to the...
Provided by Verax Systems
-
Case Studies
Jordan, Jones & Goulding Standardizes Project Delivery Processes and Increases Profitability
Aug 2009
Jordan, Jones & Goulding (JJG) wanted to automate the request for information (RFI), contract management, and scheduling processes for all projects and improve communication with contractors and...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Petrobras Well Drilling Services Unit Improves Project Management Efficiency
Sep 2009
Petrobras wanted to manage nearly 40 projects simultaneously, while avoiding financial and human resource waste and accelerate project response time and increase precision of short-, mid-, and...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Industry-Focused IT Firm Increases Capacity With Better Project Planning
Dec 2009
BMA Software specializes in business software solutions for wholesale durable-goods distributors but needed a rigorous project methodology to help reduce problems during implementations. The...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
The Five Fundamentals of IT Consulting
May 2000
Is IT consulting a profession? IT consultants also draw from a highly specialized body of knowledge that is sufficiently obscure so as to be understood only by a small cadre of specialists. Like...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
White Papers
Overview of Agile Management & Development Methods
Jun 2005
This paper presents an overview of Agile Project Management & Development Methods. The paper will describe the deficiency of normal project development processes, who started Agile Management &...
Provided by Project Perfect
-
White Papers
An Alternative to the Business Case
Jun 2005
It is generally accepted that a new project requires a business case to get approval to proceed. The business case is a financial estimate, and justification for the existence of the project. So...
Provided by Project Perfect
-
White Papers
Project Management Assessment Overview
Jun 2005
Any process should be fast, cheap, and disrupt your life as little as possible. You don't need the solutions detailed. You need the problems identified. If you have a significant problem with how...
Provided by Project Perfect
-
White Papers
Do I Need a Project Manager?
Jun 2005
As project managers we assume everyone sees a need for a professionally trained or experienced project manager on every project. It is sometimes a shock to find that non project people see a...
Provided by Project Perfect
-
White Papers
Project Management Methodologies
Jul 2005
As author Jason Charvat notes in the introduction to his book, there are not many publications that address project methodologies and templates. And more's the pity because, as he also notes,...
Provided by AEW Services
-
White Papers
Lessons in Project Management
Jun 2005
For those working in the IS/IT project management environment, and in need of a solid project management methodology unfettered by unnecessary, obtuse and bureaucratic project management system...
Provided by AEW Services
-
White Papers
Project Portfolio Governance Guidelines (But Are They Complete?)
Feb 2005
The subject of managing corporate portfolios of projects, otherwise known as "Project Portfolio Management" (PPM) is a hot topic on the circuit these days. Perhaps this is not surprising since...
Provided by AEW Services
-
White Papers
Project Manager to Project Leader? And the Rocky Road Between...
Jun 2002
The "planning" phases of a project involve the crystallizing of project goals, the development of the concepts and technical requirements and planning for implementation. These activities...
Provided by University of British Columbia
-
Case Studies
PRINCE2 Case Study: The Cheshire Constabulary
Dec 2005
PRINCE2 is a project management method. It is a structured approach, which can be tailored for use on any type or size of project. The Cheshire Constabulary have been using PRINCE2 since 1996....
Provided by APM Group
-
White Papers
Practical Project Management: Tips, Tactics, and Tools
Oct 2003
Practical Project Management: Tips, Tactics, and Tools is a valuable work for the insights it contains into the real world of genuine project management. It is written by an author who has...
Provided by AEW Services
-
White Papers
The Value of Project Management: Getting Executive Buy-in
Aug 2004
RESEARCH HAS SHOWN that getting executive buy-in in implementing project management improvement initiatives is vital to ensuring an organization's success. Why do organizations implement project...
Provided by Project Management Solutions
-
White Papers
Competencies of IT Project Managers
Apr 2003
Much has been written about competencies of project managers. Some focus on the "art" vs. the "science" of project management; others differentiate between "leaders" and "managers." Both conclude...
Provided by Project Management Solutions
-
White Papers
Value of Project Management in IT Organizations
Oct 2001
Implementing project management adds significant value to IT organizations. This conclusion is the result of a survey of senior-level project management practitioners by the Center for Business...
Provided by Project Management Solutions
-
White Papers
Project Manager Competency Development (PMCD) Framework
Nov 2002
The Standard presented in this paper provides guidance on defining project manager competence. The Project Manager Competency Development (PMCD) Framework was developed to apply generically to all...
Provided by Project Management Institute
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White Papers
Project Management: Still More Art Than Science
Mar 2005
Project managers must have the appropriate processes, tools, and techniques at their fingertips to deliver projects. A key resource to many project managers today is the Project Management...
Provided by PMFORUM
-
White Papers
The PMBOK Guide Third Edition: An Analysis
Oct 2005
This paper compares the changes from the PMBOK Guide 2000 Edition to the PMBOK Guide Third Edition (2004 Edition). Its purpose is to review the historical perspective of the Guides with reference...
Provided by AEW Services
-
White Papers
Project Management Tool Analysis and Recommendations White Paper
Jan 2004
The Principal Center for Workgroup Hardware and Software (PCHWS) has been involved in an extensive study of project management tools in use and available in industry. Under the FY2000 Memorandum...
Provided by NASA
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Ensuring Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Success
Dec 2005
Enterprise Project Management (EPM) implementation requires upfront planning, including: defining major goals for using the system; understanding the business processes supporting the selected...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
A Project Management Primer or "A Guide on How to Make Projects Work"
Nov 2005
You don't have to be a genius to deliver a project on time, nor do you have to be steeped in a mystical project management methodology to be a project manager. This straightforward guide covers...
Provided by Creative Commons
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Case Studies
Manufacturer Saves $300,000 by Moving to Scalable, Hosted Online Services
Nov 2009
Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a U.S.$1 billion global provider of manufacturing equipment and services. The company's employees rely on up-to-date messaging technology to conduct business...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Software-Plus-Services Approach Increases Customer Time-to-Value for Solution
May 2008
Nimbus develops and markets a process management application that helps organizations handle major business change, such as software implementations, outsourcing, and mergers and acquisitions....
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
IT Services Management: Project Management Best Practices
May 2002
A formal project management process is crucial to the overall success of any project. The objective of a formal project management process is to provide a detailed plan and set of deliverables...
Provided by IT Service Management Forum (itSMF)
-
White Papers
Selecting the Right Project Management Methodology
Mar 2006
Many professionals are not aware of the differences between project management methodologies and System Development LifeCycles (SDLCs) / product methodologies, or why it is important to use a...
Provided by KLR Consulting
-
White Papers
The Need for Agile Project Management
Jan 2003
One of the common misperceptions about agile processes is that there is no need for project management, and that agile projects run themselves. It is easy to see how an agile process' use of...
Provided by Control Chaos
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White Papers
Development of Virtual Teams and Learning Communities
Jun 2005
Students of an Internet based course in project management have during a 20 week period worked in teams of 4-6 persons. The course consisted of Swedish students living in Sweden or abroad making...
Provided by Formatex
-
White Papers
Integrating Human-Computer Interaction Development Into SDLC: A Methodology
Aug 2004
Incorporating a Human Computer Interaction (HCI) perspective into the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is critical to Information Systems (IS) success and in turn to the success of...
Provided by Syracuse University
-
White Papers
Software Engineering Ontology: A Development Methodology
Nov 2004
This paper has presented the results of the first phase of a project aimed at developing a comprehensive ontology of the Software Engineering field. The major contributions provided by this study...
Provided by University from Quebec in Montreal
-
Case Studies
Matec Engenharia Boosts Productivity With Robust Project Planning and Management Solution
Mar 2010
Matec Engenharia wanted to implement a project management solution that will support the company's corporate vision and enterprise transparency initiatives, making information accessible to all...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
City of Rome Gains Ability to Plan Future Projects With More Efficient Use of IT Resources
Mar 2010
The City of Rome wanted to provide complete visibility into the city's Oracle software usage to more effectively manage Oracle licensing -term development and improve compliance with Oracle...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Engineering Firm Wins $35 Million Contract With Improved Project Management
Apr 2010
Engineering firm wanted disparate business systems for creating, managing and sharing documentation with clients impeded collaboration and slowed project completion. IBM and IBM Business Partner...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Measuring Nursing Home Quality - The Five-Star Rating System
Mar 2010
This paper describes the integration of data from various sources and the rating algorithms, as well as some of the decisions that were made in the design of the ratings. The presentation also...
Provided by Abt Associates
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White Papers
IBM Institute for Business Value and Economist Intelligence Unit Global Forecasting Model Methodology
Jan 2008
The IBM Institute for Business Value, in collaboration with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), has built a forecasting model to determine both the size and shifts in asset growth across the...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Requirements Management: Identify, Specify, Track and Control Requirements Using a Standard Process
Aug 2003
Requirements are an integral part of the development process connected through traceability with marketing specifications, analysis diagrams, design models, code files, test procedures and...
Provided by Excel Software
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Webcasts
Microsoft Office System Webcast: Microsoft Office Project 2010 - Planning (Level 200)
Apr 2010
This presenter of this webcast tells how one can easily and effectively set up the project plans using the intuitive new tools in Microsoft Office Project 2010. This webcast takes one through a...
Provided by Microsoft
