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Project Management

Determine user requirements now to avoid problems later

User requirements form the essential building blocks for IT projects. Use these best practices to make sure you have a good set of requirements for your project.

Developer

.NET: A guide for managers

Here's an overview of .NET for managers who may not have had the opportunity to dive into Microsoft's integration framework.

Banking

ROI on IT projects: A project manager’s friend or foe?

Whether you are engaging a client on a solution proposal or simply kicking off your project exploration phase, clients are today deeply interested in ROI. Here's how to make that pay off for project managers.

Project Management

Evolution of the PMO: Promoting consolidation

Project Management Offices (PMOs) are becoming more common in organizations, but some critics say they are simply not effective enough. Learn how to decide if a PMO is right for your organization and how to make the most of it.

After Hours

How to play the PM game and win

Some PMs play by the rules; others don't. Since PMs face the front line every day, you need bottom line answers. Learn the "rules" that make up this dynamic game.

CXO

How to manage multiple IT projects

These days, few project managers are fortunate enough to manage only one project at a time. Here are pointers on successfully juggling multiple projects.

CXO

How to use quality gates to guide IT projects

Many projects simply don't have enough quality controls or checklists in place to ensure a quality product. Learn which "quality gates" are needed for each phase of your project.

CXO

Include IT project validation from the start to avoid major problems later

IT managers who are dealing with critical or regulated products need to make computer systems validation an integral part of their IT projects. Here's how validation works and how it can save you from project failures down the road.

CXO

Get your project’s documentation right the first time

It's important not to cut corners when it comes to project documentation, since documentation is critical to your project's success. You need to know how much documentation a given project needs to get it right the first time.

Tech & Work

Heavyweight vs. lightweight methodologies: Key strategies for development

Can't decide between heavyweight and lightweight development methodologies? A lot depends on the size of your team, your project, and the client's needs. These tips can help you make the right choice.

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