Your client is ready to go online, so you need to be ready to make his Internet endeavors worthwhile. Here's a plan to define and use a solid Internet Business Strategy to make sure your client is getting the most out of his new Web presence.
Ever been confused by technical jargon when you access an application's online help? Don't let your users feel that way! Define standards, as in this example, to ensure that your documentation writers develop clear, direct help files that appropriately support your application.
Your employees spend a lot of time online, but what exactly are they doing on the Internet all day? It is wise to have a policy to outline what is expected of their Internet use.
With the increase in distributed teams and the rise of online meetings among them, a Web conferencing tool like GoToMeeting Corporate can help project managers accelerate project cycles by enabling better communication, increasing engagement and sharing ownership of project results.
E-learning is a fancy buzzword for educational courses delivered over the Internet. Through a combination of interactive text, graphics and video, e-learning courses provide employees with essential IT and other job-related skills for a fraction of the cost of traditional courses.
Many people still do not understand the Standard and the differences between its implementation tools. What are the differences between the OPM3 Standard, OPM3 Online and OPM3 ProductSuite? The answers await inside...
Organizations keep evolving and changing their direction--tough times make this even more of a necessity. Because of this, a company’s dynamic business operation can result in the creation of important action items for employees, creating new career opportunities in the process.
The thought of going back to school--taking classes or seeking a certification or additional degree to enhance your credentials--can be scary, but it's a worthwhile endeavor. If you haven’t experienced it yet, take some time to explore the options--and even take a course to see if you have “the right stuff” to begin a program of study.
While training sessions have moved mostly online, there is actually a greater need for traditional training methods than there ever was. Whatever became of designated trainers and committed attendees going to a conference room? Can we bridge the gap?
Is there any advantage to using Cloud-based project management tools to manage projects? Is it cheaper and more effective? Are the tools more feature-rich? And what about the disadvantages? Here is what some research has revealed…
Want to make an impact on a client? Use this presentation to show clients how you could improve their websites to bring in more traffic and revenue. Plug in the salient facts and add a screen shot or two, and you are in business.
PMXPO is the largest project management conference and trade show of the year, and it's all online. There are many advantages to attending a virtual expo, and we want to make sure you know how to make the most out of your day--and the months to follow. Here's an overview of what to expect and how to get started.
The International Institute of Business Analysis is now accepting applications for a new professional certification based on level of experience.
What is maturity? Can an organization be considered mature if it does the wrong things well? What if it does the right things in the wrong way? The OPM3 business standard helps organizations become more mature. But misperceptions still exist about what “maturity” means. This issue is not explained in the standard itself and has never been written about by anyone, so what better place to do so than here and now?
Are you between jobs? Looking to move on? The latest online poll of the ProjectsAtWork community takes the pulse of job satisfaction and current work status.
With training professionals and infrastructure staff being trimmed away or asked to take on more functions due to economic stress, people are not getting the information they need in order to get productive quickly. It's too bad you can’t just start running right out of the gate…or can you?
LinkedIn has been ranked the best social networking tool for career builders, and potential employers are keeping a watchful eye on the site. Are you on board?
In a fast-paced world where advanced learning is more important than ever, career-builders have no choice but to be on the upper edge of their learning curve--and online degree programs are making that possible.
Global projects present significant obstacles to project leaders, but with the right tools, a little flexibility and the willingness to step out of your comfort zone, you can prevail. Here are six common challenges and suggestions for overcoming them.
Online directory created to help organizations search for and connect with consulting forms that best suit their business needs and strategic goals.
Ever wonder how you managed to be on both ends of an e-mail or text message? Here's a reminder about how important it is not to fall asleep at the switch.
Three schools join the ranks of institutions offering PMI-accredited project management degree programs.
Whether your business in online, offline or both, you need to collect and use data about your customers to really take advantage of CRM and 1:1 marketing.
For workforce members over the age of 50, a set of challenges is making it even harder to keep their careers on track during the tough economy. What’s standing in older workers’ way? Some studies and trends paint an unfortunate picture.
There are many different ways to launch a successful career in project management, but depending on your particular background and goals, your path will vary. Here are four common scenarios and appropriate advice for individuals who are trying to get into project management from different backgrounds.
The best project management plans will be thoroughly derailed if there is no place to work or no money to pay for basics. This presentation covers the boring but very necessary aspects of infrastructure that all project managers must keep in mind.
The PMI Agile Community of Practice is seeking agile project management success stories in an online video competition.
Almost anyone with knowledge, access to a computer and the ability to draw an audience has potential to become commentator, pundit and critic--and then progress to mentor, teacher and trusted authority.
Two-year-old Strategic Decision and Risk Management certificate program probes the difference between good decisions and good outcomes.
Annual conference for nonprofit organizations hopes to inspire 'accidental' project managers, bridge knowledge gap and share best practices.
LiquidPlanner has revised its online project management software, with a focus on app-style planning features and cross-project scheduling and prioritization. This, along with a “social project management” approach, allows for a truly collaborative vibe on project teams.
As we enter 2011, it's time for a refresher--it's the perfect time to explore the cross section of views and perspectives about PMOs. It's the perfect time to see what others are thinking regarding the state of PMOs, and this article will focus on starting a PMO, avoiding PMO failure, trends and the future of the PMO.
A new survey by IIBA and Forrester provides information about business analysts, including backgrounds, skills, responsibilities and aspirations.
Cloud Computing is the newest buzzword in the IT world, but is it really all that new? Here's a quick primer to take away any remaining mystery surrounding this latest technology and to help you decide if it's worth embracing.
A survey finds 70 percent of information workers don’t believe status meetings help them accomplish work tasks, and 40 percent view status meetings as a waste of time.
When you need to hire, how do you ensure that you get the right person? This two-part article explores some of those challenges and ways to work around them. In Part 1, we focus on the lead-up to interviews--a process that is often not given the attention it needs.
Even with the widespread acceptance of social networking, many job hunters aren’t fully exploiting all its advantages. Find out why social networking sites are ideal vehicles for promoting your career.
To make each student’s distance learning experience a positive and productive one requires a commitment to providing a degree of support from the organizations supplying the education.
Examining how New York City is preparing for and protecting itself from a major coastal storm provides valuable insights all PMs can learn from. Find out how the training program was forged, more about its expectations and scope--and the program’s far-reaching applications.
Global projects face some difficulties unique to their far-reaching nature. Some issues, however, are universal. No matter how far you travel or how wide your geography, you can't escape project politics and administration.
When considering the many e-learning options for project management training, there are eight best-practice principles — from active feedback to job context — to look for in the selection process. Here is a checklist of key questions for e-learning providers.
HarperCollins needed an intuitive solution that could manage and track its Digital Technology Services work for over 100 global users. With Innotas’ on-demand IT Governance solution, the publisher was able to manage both strategic projects and sprints with the same tool.
Game mechanics can be applied to the discipline of project management, both as a motivational and training aid. By making project work more enjoyable through real-time recognition and rewards, gamification can also improve team productivity and individual performance.
Three new online assessments designed to evaluate talent and identify skills gaps to boost project and organizational performance.
Whether it's around the water cooler or in an online forum, people are talking--and we're listening. With ears open, we've been wandering the gantthead discussions in search of what's really important to project managers.
Web logs--or blogs--on public domain allow the common man to become an instant author, publisher and critique in real time and (if lucky) attract a global fan following. But blogs are not for grassroots journalism or public activism alone. Part 1 of this three-part series will look at what roles blogs play in the context of online communities and collaboration.
RFPs are a double-edged sword for many vendors. In the first article, we looked at the challenges with layout and content. In this second installment, we look at the challenges vendors experience in the process from the point they are made aware of the RFP to the submission of the bid.
The brave new world of online business is starting to look like a failed experiment with little hope of redemption. Maybe a little KM Mojo is just what the Internet needs to get back on track.
Another area to consider when implementing a global project is the use of communication and collaboration tools. Here we look at a few examples on how you can take advantage of such an environment.
Don’t assume you’ll remain employable. Because technology is constantly changing, there’s a good chance your skills will be obsolete if you don’t update them regularly.
