Entries by vwrona

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Evolving Professions: Project Management, Business Analyst, Business Architect

by Vicki Wrona, PMP: In the spirit of continuing my discussion of the evolution of project management, this month I will describe the evolution of various professions as I have seen it occur. I have found there are a variety of conflicting opinions here. I welcome different perspectives on this, so please share your views. I started […]

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What to Do with the Clues!

By Karen B. Smith, MBA, PMP: In my earlier Get A Clue post, I discussed that neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a connection between the neurological processes (“neuro”), language (“linguistic”), and behavioral patterns that have been learned through experience (“programming”) and can be organized to achieve specific goals in life. Hopefully by now, you’ve started noticing a few of these […]

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Elements of Portfolio Management: Developing the Compelling Business Case

by Kathy Martucci, PMP: Note: This is part 2 in a series on portfolio management. Part 1 is Projects Projects Everywhere: A Portfolio Management Approach. Part of any Portfolio Management process is the decision rendered from the Portfolio Management Committee (PMC) as to which projects will be initiated with the promise of adequate resources to ensure success. […]

Thank You

By Vicki Wrona, PMP: I want to take this time of thanksgiving to send a quick note to say Thank You for your readership. It means a lot to all of us that you take the time to read our articles. Our goal is to provide articles of value and tips you can use at work […]

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One Future for Project Management

by Vicki Wrona, PMP I listened to a webinar recently regarding the future of project management. This webinar, called Project HEADWAY: Is There Anything New Under the Sun? Opening up the View of PM, was hosted by projectmanagement.com (formerly www.gantthead.com) and conducted by Mark Mullaly. One of the points I was happy to hear is that project managers must […]

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Innovation for Everyone

by Rob Zell Every time I pass the virtual newsstand (think about whatever your online resource is for gathering news or maybe you use an actual newsstand), I see headlines and features broadcasting the importance of innovation. Go to www.hbr.org (the Harvard Business Review website) and search for “innovation.” In the last year, it calls to over 400 […]