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  • Imagine the features of an ideal PM tool
    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.

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    Published:  February 19, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:16 AM PDT Read More See more Project Management
  • Objects for projects: OOP’s domination of procedural programming
    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.

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    Published:  February 13, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:31 AM PDT Read More See more Developer
  • Tame these 10 types of techies
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  February 7, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:16 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • How stupid questions can lead to smart answers
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  February 6, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:16 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • Scavenge resources when cuts threaten to derail your project
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  February 5, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:41 AM PDT Read More See more Banking
  • How to help your team focus on details, avoid errors
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  January 30, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:31 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • Three top tips for surviving open source projects
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  January 23, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:31 AM PDT Read More See more Software
  • How to respond when clients make things difficult
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  January 22, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:16 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • What’s senior management’s view of your project?
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  January 17, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:16 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • Promote project management’s image
    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.

    patrickandrews
    Published:  January 16, 2003, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:23 AM PDT Read More See more Project Management
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