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Eight resolutions for better project team collaboration
Setting resolutions specific to project team collaboration is one way to jump-start your team’s efforts in the new year.
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Project management trends to watch in 2014
Read Andy Makar's predictions about what will be the hottest project management trends in the coming year, and then let us know if you'd make changes to his list.
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Interview red flags for the IT consultant
Sometimes the new IT consulting gig you're walking into is a mess. These early warning signs might set off your inner Geiger counter.
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Move from collaborations to conversations with Glip
Will Kelly reviews Glip, a new conversation platform targeting SMBs that want a better collaboration and communications solution.
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Create a Huddle project workspace in a snap
SharePoint competitor Huddle has at least thing in its favor: It's very easy to set up a workspace. Learn how to do so in this tutorial.
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Bloat is not 'good': Stick to the numbers when discussing scope/time/cost dynamic
Ken Hardin breaks down why the PM concept of scope/time/cost has been misinterpreted as "good, fast, cheap" by IT organizations.
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Create schedule quality checks in Microsoft Project 2010
Here's how to build custom filters in Microsoft Project 2010 to ensure you have a quality project schedule.
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Seven important Asana integrations for project teams
Asana supports integrations with an increasing number of SaaS productivity and PM applications. Read about seven of them.
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HealthCare.gov rollout lesson: Push back on unrealistic launch dates
Ken Hardin believes testing and a real sense of consequence might have helped dodge the Obamacare site launch fiasco. Read his tips for tackling forced release dates.
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14 quality checks for your IT project schedule
One way to evaluate whether your project schedule is good is to measure it against this list of quality checks from the Defense Contract Management Agency.
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How to make project management a learned skill and behavior
Your IT project team might be the most powerful PM tool of all. Read experts' advice about how to get the most out of those team members.
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20 questions every IT pro should answer before going out on their own
Before you resign from your full-time IT job to start a tech consulting firm, answer these questions to determine how well you've thought through this career change.
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WorkZone: project management simplicity with some rough edges
Will Kelly evaluates where the WorkZone project management platform shines and where it falls short.
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The business analyst: The project manager's best ally
Ken Hardin shares a tale from his days as a TechRepublic manager that illustrates why PMs need a direct channel to the business analyst.
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IT project management terms you should know
This glossary will help your IT project teams standardize on frequently used project management terms, from critical path to work breakdown structure to scrum.
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Interview red flags for the IT consultant
Sometimes the new IT consulting gig you're walking into is a mess. These early warning signs might set off your inner Geiger counter.
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Project managers get three tools in one with Clarizen V6
The latest release of the Clarizen platform includes project management, collaboration, and enterprise social features.
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10 personality traits of a highly effective independent consultant
Many IT consultants daydream about branching out on their own without giving much thought to what skills are necessary to succeed as a freelancer. Before you commit to being an independent consultant,...
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Project managers' views on the value of a PMP certification
Weigh in on whether you think earning a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a career booster, or if you believe a better use of time is simply demonstrating delivery.
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Statement of work: essential or useless?
Chip Camden advises on how to write a statement of work that fits with an iterative development process, yet still provides assurances of value to the client and to the consultant.
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Refine your agile project management skills with Telerik TeamPulse R2
Telerik's TeamPulse R2 bundles analytics with traditional agile project management tools. Get our reviewer's take on this agile platform.
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HealthCare.gov rollout lesson: Push back on unrealistic launch dates
Ken Hardin believes testing and a real sense of consequence might have helped dodge the Obamacare site launch fiasco. Read his tips for tackling forced release dates.
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Huddle vs. SharePoint: A comparative analysis in three collaboration scenarios
If your organization is looking for a SharePoint alternative, see how Huddle compares to the Microsoft collaboration platform in three common usage scenarios.
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The paycheck for an IT project vs. the cost of stress
High-stress projects can take their toll on your health. An IT contractor recalls being reminded of this life lesson during a recent Windows 7 migration project.
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The three best lessons I learned from a failed project
Project failures aren't a total waste of time -- those experiences will help teach what not to do to make your next project a success.
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Maximize Office 365 for project management
Project managers can find a lot to like in Office 365 to keep their teams better connected and centralize their project information and communications.
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IT consultants bear client education burden
It's not your fault when an older application isn't compatible with a newer OS, but clients may not see it that way. The key is to educate clients about how to minimize such issues.
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What to include in an enterprise collaboration plan
Writing an enterprise collaboration plan when moving to a collaboration platform may save frustrations later.
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IT staff to include in your project's stakeholders group
Learn how to get just enough IT insight on your project stakeholder team.
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20 questions every IT pro should answer before going out on their own
Before you resign from your full-time IT job to start a tech consulting firm, answer these questions to determine how well you've thought through this career change.