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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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Project management: One size does not fit all
Some projects are not suited to a Waterfall approach, and they're not a perfect fit for a 100% Agile approach. The solution might be a combination of the two project management methodologies.
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Create a flexible project log with Squish
For small project teams looking to move past Google Docs or a large organization looking for an issue tracking alternative, the web-based Squish is a viable alternative.
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Jive releases Producteev as a free social task management platform
Jive has released Producteev as a free social task management platform with a new focus on project teams. Find out why it's worth a look.
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Set and compare project baselines in LiquidPlanner
LiquidPlanner's new baseline feature extends the project management platform's views and analytics.
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The problem with project risk management
Michelle Symonds argues that risk management fails to effectively address the real project risks: the unknown unknowns.
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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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Get your employer to pay PMP exam and training costs
Follow this five-step plan to get your company to cover your Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and course fees.
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How to improve borderline client relationships
Here are four methods for reinvigorating a client relationship that has become strained. If these tactics don't work, it may be time to cut the client loose.
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Resist bad decisions that will waste your client's money
If you're in a position where you believe a client's time and money is going to be wasted because of mismanagement or micromanagement by another consultant, Jeff Davis offers advice about what you sho...
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Solicit client feedback with these consultant evaluation forms
Surveys can help you determine whether clients are satisfied with your work, expose trouble spots, and allow you to make corrections. Here are two downloadable forms you can use to find out how well y...
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Four strategies for dealing with vendors that don't talk to consultants
Are you dealing with a vendor that won't talk to you? If so, Chip Camden explains that understanding why a vendor may be keeping mum can be the key to figuring out how to handle the situation.
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Insurance for independent IT consultants: Policies to consider
Insurance is one of the last things that independent consultants usually deem necessary when they're starting out. Find out which types of insurance policies independents should consider, and hear whi...
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How to develop and maintain client relationships
Read Kevin Eikenberry's 10 suggestions for fostering important business relationships with your consulting clients.
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Descope and declare victory
Business will often ask for all they can get when funding a project. Sometimes those things aren't necessary for project success. It is necessary to be willing to identify the "nice to haves" on a pro...
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Don't be a "prideful" PM consultant
Too much pride can be a bad thing for project management (PM) consultants. Is your ego getting in the way of your client's best interest? A TechRepublic member has a wake-up call for you with five cha...