Have You Ever Worked on a Project Like This? Project is fully complete and deployed in production systems but users could not able to access the system. Project is signed-off in system test phase, user acceptance test phase but fail to produce the needed outputs. One of the main reasons of the...

I got introduced to Noetic science and IONS thru Dan Brown’s The Lost symbol book. Institue of noetic sciences (IONS) defines noetic science as follows “Noetic science uses scientific methods to explore the “inner cosmos” of the mind (consciousness, soul, spirit) and how it...

Keywords: creative project management software, PM plan, PM tasks, PM activities I am thinking of a workflow based and role based creative project management software and the fuctionalities it should have to enable a Project manager to plan, manage, monitor & control the cost, time, scope, quality,...

Keywords: online degree project management, project management degree programs,online project management education,online degree Interestingly I find many universities offer online degree in project management like Msc Project Management, Online MBA degree in project management, MBA systems, etc., This...

Hello I wish you all a great 2010. I would like to share with you what I have done well in 2009 and what I could have done well in 2009 in my PM career. Things have gone well in 2009 a. Got good credibility with my client and have tasted success in my current job role. b. Got PRINCE2 Certification and...

PRINCE2 is the acronym for ‘PRojects IN Controlled Environment’. This is a project management standard used extensively by the UK government. PRINCE2 training is based on structured methodology and is the registered mark of the ‘Office of Government Commerce’. PRINCE2 primarily focuses on when...

Is project management an art or a science? How do I deal with problem employees? How can I improve employee morale and boost productivity? What skills can I develop that will ensure that my projects will run smoothly and to a successful finish. This essay tries to answer these questions, drawing from...

It is not unusual for people to use sophisticated project management software tools such as Gantt and PERT charts to manage complex tasks. At the other end of task complexity, simpler, more straightforward projects will require a simpler approach and fewer steps to accomplish. The simpler project may...

I have come up with the 10 simple steps to pass any PM certification examination like PRINCE2 2009 Foundation examination or PMP Certification with my experience as base. I have classified the stages as Pre-Preparation, Preparation and on the day of examination. Happy reading. Pre-Preparation   Understand...

Six Sigma is not just a new term for Total Quality Management (TQM) . They have many similarities and are compatible in many business environments. TQM has brought great improvements and value to many companies. Six Sigma can do more. TQM is the development, deployment, and maintenance of systems related...