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Goal Analysis: Is That Really Necessary?

by Dot Young This is Part I in a two-part series. I recently submitted a proposal to a client that included a scheduled meeting time to perform a goal analysis. When we reviewed the proposal, he asked me, “Goal Analysis? Is that really…
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Annoying Conference Call Behaviors

by Karey Rees Have you seen this video yet?  It’s a video of how a conference call would be if it were in “real life”. I think it’s pretty true, which in turn, makes it quite entertaining (and good for few laughs). If you haven’t…
Did That Process Change Work? Four Steps to Better Processes
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Did That Process Change Work?
Four Steps to Better Processes, Step 4

by Alan S. Koch, Certified ITIL Expert, PMP, CSM, CTM In the last three posts, we defined the problem of process change and worked through several steps necessary to make modifications and ensure the change sticks. So far, we have listed: Define…
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Global Project Management:
Avoiding Last Minute Surprises

by Lana Boiko, PMP It is a very special thrill to manage complex global initiatives and projects. Doing so gives you a sense of excitement, novelty, pride and accomplishment. It raises your awareness of all of those important global differences:…
Did That Process Change Work? Four Steps to Better Processes
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Did That Process Change Work?
Four Steps to Better Processes, Step 3

by Alan S. Koch, Certified ITIL Expert, PMP, CSM, CTM In the last two posts, we tackled the issue of process change and the steps necessary to make modifications and ensure they stick. So far we have listed: Define your process goals Identify…
Successfully Executing Strategy
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Successfully Executing Strategy –
Assigning the Transformation Team

By Michele Studer, MBA Note: This is the last article in the three-part series. Part 1 discussed the roadmap and project portfolio and part 2 covered creating an effective governance structure and disciplined project management.     Recruit…