A new standard developed by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) gives employers a guide to showing clearly how they are managing their investments in human resources. This is not just an & ...
A quick trip to Wikipedia yields the following definition for resource leveling: ‘a project management technique used to examine unbalance use of resources (usually people or equipment) over tim ...
Project managers recognize that the proper motivation of key resources is a primary cause for project success. The author has compiled the PDP model, aligning pressure and desire to increase performance, that aims to provide project managers with a structure for motivating key project resources by aligning the project’s objectives and the personal aims of the resources and incorporating them into the project in a way that results in optimal team performance.
Project managers realize an engaged and supportive sponsor is instrumental in ensuring project success. However, many PMs struggle with building a collaborative relationship with the sponsor. This article presents three sponsor/project management relationship concepts.
Project management has too many acronyms. PM, PPM, PMBOK, SCRUM, PMP, ACWP, BAC, BCWP, BOM, CPF, CFF, PDM, PMO, WBS, SWOT, TQM... you get the picture. We even have a unique way of using terms lik ...
Regardless of the industry, most companies loudly proclaim that their workforce is their most valuable asset. I wonder if this is really true as I consider how many organizations tend to manage ...
We seem to be constantly returning to this topic, but the more we learn, the more we can manage the problem. And the problem is the brain drain caused by Baby Boomer retirement. Important institutiona ...
Once upon a time, almost in another life, I spent some time working behind the counter at a convenience store to earn a little extra money. It certainly wasn't the most complicated job I ever had, ...
Appraisal (noun) / the classification of something or someone with respect to its worth. ...
The headline reads: A Disengaged Generation: Young Workers Disengaged by Pressures of Work Worldwide. A pretty dramatic headline, isn't it. It's not mine, but I noticed it a couple of days ago ...
The transfer of knowledge from existing human resources to their successors must be managed effectively to ensure business continuity and successful project execution. This article explains the different approaches to permanent and temporary transitions and highlights best practices that enable efficient transition management.
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