Does the idea of being a jet-setting James Bond of the PM world sound intriguing? The world of International Project Managers is an inviting one, but it's not all jets and champagne. If you're considering the world of the IPM and overseas project management, here's a crash course to help your decision. Before you charge out to update your passport, think about these realities.
How global are we, and how global are we likely to become? If we’re not seeing the evidence of increased globalization, does that mean that it doesn’t exist or that--once more--we’re being passed by and made redundant? And what does all of this mean for project managers who are still working hard to get their projects done? The answers are are a click away...
Time, space, language and culture...global project management can be a communications nightmare for a variety of reasons. As we look at the challenges faced by a developer of software intensive systems as it questioned going global, some valuable lessons are unearthed.
An absence of leadership has crippled rescue efforts. For crisis managers in all areas, this tragedy is a harsh reminder that provides some important lessons.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning are no longer optional. Protecting infrastructure and information assets of an organization is one of management's primary duties. Here are some ideas and options for making sure you don't fall down on the job.
While business continuity and disaster recovery plans are important for all corporate applications, it is imperative that they exist for the most critical applications. The moment that these systems go down, your business is losing money. What are the different components of disaster recovery, and what should be in a good DR plan?
Are you looking for an opportunity for Professional Development, learning Project Management application in Disaster from an International Development perspective and still earning your PDU points?
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"You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi |
