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Project Management

Imagine the features of an ideal PM tool

If you could create the perfect project management tool, what would it look like? Compare your wish list to that of columnist Patrick Andrews.

Developer

Objects for projects: OOP’s domination of procedural programming

Learn why you should embrace object oriented programming and the importance of using it effectively. Here's what every project manager should know about OOP development.

CXO

Tame these 10 types of techies

Columnist Patrick Andrews says there are certain personality types you're bound to encounter among technical staff. Here are his top 10 along with suggestions for effectively dealing with them.

CXO

How stupid questions can lead to smart answers

Did you know you can turn any lack of tech knowledge into an advantage in project management? Here's how to do it successfully without losing the respect of your team.

Banking

Scavenge resources when cuts threaten to derail your project

Here are some great strategies for finding more time, money, and other resources when budget cuts and other restraints put your next project at risk.

CXO

How to help your team focus on details, avoid errors

When your project managers start letting important details slip, you can usually blame three culprits: fatigue, overfamiliarity, or poor morale. See how you can remedy these problems.

Software

Three top tips for surviving open source projects

Managing an open source project can present unique challenges to even veteran project managers. These tips will help you learn how to successfully manage an open source project.

CXO

How to respond when clients make things difficult

For project managers, three things are inevitable: death, taxes, and difficult clients. Here are the most common characters you'll have to deal with and suggestions for making the relationships work.

CXO

What’s senior management’s view of your project?

You may find yourself wondering what managers above you think about your work. Here are some insights into what may be going on in their heads and how you can help manage your manager's view of your projects.

Project Management

Promote project management’s image

It's important to promote the understanding of IT project management as a profession. This author believes the reason is simple: The project management profession will remain devalued if PMs fail to communicate their value outside the IT world.

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