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Are Large and Small Projects Different?

By Craig Covello, PMP: As I write, there is a beautiful view reserved for travelers 30,000 feet above California, en route to Dallas. It’s a frequent trip these days that gives me pause to consider the perpetual to-do list on my Android.…
Puzzle Pieces
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Managing Large Projects or Programs

By Bruce Beer, PMP: OK – you have been asked to manage a new major project that is an integral part of your company’s strategy (or your customer’s strategy if you are providing project services) and the cost is estimated to be in the…
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Control Your Project
Using the OODA Loop

by Vicki Wrona, PMP: I recently learned about a tool called the OODA loop. While the tool itself was created based on military fighter pilot observations and is now often used to train law enforcement, it has applications for use in business…
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Yes, You Can Negotiate Project
Constraints! Part 1

by Alan S. Koch, PMP, CSM, Certified ITIL Expert: Note: This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on estimating and negotiating project constraints. Estimation Is the Key “This is what we need. You can use these resources. And you must deliver…
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Pull vs Push Leader –
Are You Doing Both?

By Vicki Wrona, PMP Often in project management classes we teach the concept of situational leadership, which suggests that you should adjust your leadership style based on the readiness level of the person or group you are leading. That…
Motivation
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Motivating Process Improvement

by Vicki Wrona, PMP We are pleased to announce a new white paper by Bill Flury. In this white paper, Motivating Process Improvement, Bill discusses different attitudes that lead to lack of motivation for process improvement and how to…