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Be Smart(er) with Your Smart Phone

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0100

By using these 7 apps trialed and approved by Project Manager Planet's own Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning.

'I Don't Do Sales'

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100

In reality you do, you just have to do it better.

The 7 Habits of High Performing Teams, Part I

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:00:00 +0100

High performing project teams are a special breed, but not so special that becoming one should be totally left to chance, writes PMplanet columnist Ron Ponce of Fog City Consulting.

Estimating: Is it Possible to Do Correctly?

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:00:00 +0100

The estimating game is a difficult but necessary part of project management.

Learning Your Way to the Next Frontier

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Not only is learning fundamental, it is also part of the human condition so embrace it, writes PMplanet columnist Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning.

2011: The Year of the Strategic PMO

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100

They aren't new, but this could be the year that strategically-focused PMOs make the headlines.

The Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2011

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Leadership, talent wars and hands-on training will be the norm this year.

The Pain of Moving to Agile

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Don't go embrace agile if you've got thin skin or too much to hide.

6 Steps to Wielding More Influence

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100

It's time for new New Year's resolutions. PMplanet columnist Michelle LeBrosse's is to be an better influencer this year.

New Tools will Link PMO and Lines of Business

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100

The future of PPM could be tools that track the cost of quality of the entire IT operation.

Fearing Failure is a Mistake

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Failure makes you appreciate your successes that much more, writes PMplanet columnist Ron Ponce of Fog City Consulting.

Project Management Comes Home for the Holidays

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Thankfully, you can use your project management skills to get through the Holidays, too, writes PMplanet columnist Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning.

The Untrained Eye

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Project managers may not have the training you think they do.

Critical Chain Helps Keep Projects on Time and on Budget

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Flexibility is the key.

Agile Management: Useful, but No Silver Bullet

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100

But it does accelerate time to delivery and cut down on problems along the way.

Tips on Estimating Time on Complex Projects

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Estimating project completion dates can be done but leave yourself some wiggle room and back up your predictions with metrics.

To PPM or not to PPM?

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100

The answer is yes, because the payoffs can be enormous, writes PMplanet columnist Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning.

Political Savvy is a PM Necessity

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100

You need to look beyond your team if you want to influence the decision making process, writes PMplanet columnist Ron Ponce of Fog City Consulting.

Understanding the ABCs of PPM

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Don't let the alphabet soup fool you  there's some real ROI to be had here, writes PMplanet columnist Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning.

It's Probably Wrong to Blame the CIO for Project Failure

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100

But that doesn't stop most people.

Meetings Can Be (and often are) Counter-Productive

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Few workplace topics stir the passions of workers and managers like that of meetings.

Finishing On Time Can be Over-rated

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100

When things change -- and they usually do -- so too should the on time status.

6 Tips on How to Handle Workplace Stress

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

The JetBlue guy probably didn't get this one right, writes PMPlanet columnist Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning.

Is PMP Boot Camp Worth the Hassle?

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

If you're new to project management, get your hands dirty first and then think about a boot camp later.

How to Ensure Project Success

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

A focus on just on-time or on-schedule takes away from the real work that needs to be done, writes Projectmanagerplanet columnists Nilesh Chandra and Scott Lever of PA Consulting.