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Is It Time for PMI to Change….or the Marketplace?
By Vicki Wrona, PMP:
There are certain terms that we all run into which are so frequently mis-used that we wonder whether it makes sense to keep fighting to define the “real” term or just give in to market forces and call something by…
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Plan B: How to Make an
Effective Contingency Plan
By Craig Covello, PMP:
The simplest path between any two points is a straight line. The logic of geometry cannot be argued, however, geometry does not necessarily mirror the journey required to deliver a project on time and within budget. …
Effective Contingency Plan
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Goldplating: A Dilemma for the Over-Achiever
by Kathy Martucci, PMP:
Goldplating. Say that word out loud. It sounds really great rolling off the tongue. But wait! As rich and wonderful as it sounds, it is a dangerous trend when it starts to become the norm on your project.
As conscientious…
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Even Hotels Understand Constraints –
Why Can’t My Management Team?
By Vicki Wrona, PMP:
One of the benefits of enrolling in a hotel program is being able to specify preferences. Recently, after making my hotel reservation, I reviewed the options presented to me. What I found was this:
To better accommodate…
Why Can’t My Management Team?
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A Matter of Balance – Management vs. Technical Role
By Vicki Wrona, PMP:
Why do organizations constantly rely on their PMs to also perform key technical work on a project? Several reasons. One is reality. We are doing more with less now, and the reality is that we may not have the personnel…
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Some Abuses of Project
Management Best Practices
By Craig Covello, PMP:
In this article, let's explore the use and abuse of best practices in project management. It’s fair to assume that there are a large number of opinions on this matter, as are the number of anecdotal examples that…
Management Best Practices