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- 5 more reasons IT projects fail
- How doth my project fail? Let me count the ways. With apologies to the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, there are myriad ways that IT projects fail. by Michael Krigsman
- Tags: Project, Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Change Management, Tools & Techniques, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2008-07-03
- When thinking PaaS, think about it in terms of audience
- Software as a service has turned into platform as a service (as if we needed another "aaS") and as this application battle royale gets underway developers need to think about these efforts in terms of audience. For instance, Bill Appleton, CTO of DreamFactory, which makes cloudware--rich Internet...
- Tags: Intuit QuickBase, Platform, PaaS, Salesforce.com AppExchange, DreamFactory, Cloud Computing, Tools & Techniques, Project Management, Sales Force Management, Management, It Operations, It service Management, Sales, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-06-23
- Social project management?
- Social project management?Culture MattersI like the idea of social project management & it is very close to the sort of thing we've been doing in the agile space for ages. However, it is very hard to use those kind of social & collaborative techniques unless the corporate environment is...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Team management, Social Project
- Discussion threads 2008-06-21
- Social project management?
- Social project management suggests that social media -- presumably wikis, blogs, and the like -- can enhance connectedness among project participants, thereby reducing the rate of project failures. Will it work? by Michael Krigsman
- Tags: Project, Team, Social Media, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Team Management, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2008-06-21
- RationalPlan Single Project (exe)
- RationalPlan Single Project by Stand By Soft is a project management software designed as an affordable alternative to Microsoft Project. The application is covering project management area from WBS construction, project planning and scheduling to critical path management, over allocated resources detection, progress tracking, and cost estimation. Gantt chart support...
- Tags: StandBySoft, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Project, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software
- Software downloads 2008-06-20
- RationalPlan Project Viewer (exe)
- RationalPlan Project Viewer by Stand By Soft is a free project management software viewer, the perfect solution for anyone from project stakeholders to team workers to view your projects in detail. Although the project managers plan and control the projects from start to end and make all the necessary changes,...
- Tags: Project, StandBySoft, Tools & Techniques, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Strategy, Management, It Operations, It service Management, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software
- Software downloads 2008-06-20
- Surado Small Business CRM Software (zip)
- Surado Small Business CRM is the complete solution in an easy to use, integrated package -- Contact & Account Management, Sales Automation, Marketing Automation, Customer Service, Project Management and optional integration to QuickBooks and Peachtree.Surado Small Business CRM offers an unprecedented level of power and flexibility for small businesses looking...
- Tags: Surado Solutions, Surado Small Business CRM, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Product Marketing, Sales Channel, Project Management, Sales, Marketing, It Operations, It service Management
- Software downloads 2008-06-20
- Graphing the triple constraints of IT failure
- Every project management trainee is or should be taught the triple constraints of time, scope, and cost. These constraints represent trade-offs; you can't change one without affecting the other two. For example, increasing scope has a corresponding effect on both project time and cost. by Michael Krigsman
- Tags: Information Technology, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2008-06-17
- AcmePlan (exe)
- AcmePlan is a program for managing projects. For easy, clear and comfortable management of virtually any projects. AcmePlan comprises the basic features necessary for comfortable work with a project, amazing ease of use and availability. It is equally good both for a professional in the project management field and for...
- Tags: Project, AcmePlan, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Software downloads 2008-06-16
- MPMM Standard (exe)
- Online Web Based Project Management Software that can also be downloaded to a PC. You can download a project management methodology complete with templates, examples and case studies. This methodology helps you manage projects than before. Using the project management templates set, you can create project deliverables in a snap....
- Tags: Method123, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Software downloads 2008-06-12
- Leaked Pentagon doc slams Lockheed
- A leaked Pentagon report said Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense contractor, failed to "provide the requisite definition and discipline to properly plan and control complex, multi-billion dollar weapon systems acquisition programs." This allegation casts doubt on Lockheed's ability to manage large programs, including major IT...
- Tags: Lockheed Martin Corp., Pentagon, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Performance Management, Productivity, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Investment, Finance, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2008-06-05
- Rescuing Twitter's trainwreck
- Update 6/2/08 7:00PM EDT: Twitter is working well at the moment. Will it last? Twitter's problems continue and are not likely to be fixed for months. The system's fundamental architecture is flawed, management is grasping at straws to figure out what's wrong, and...
- Tags: Twitter, Strategy, Project Management, Leadership, Tools & Techniques, Team Management, Recruitment & Selection, Management, It Operations, It service Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2008-06-01
- Cisco Unified Communications Project Management
- Instantly save $400 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends August 22, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsLearn how to manage a Cisco Unified Communications UC project by using Cisco's best practices and processes for successful UC solution deployment..You'll learn the project...
- Tags: Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Systems Inc., UC, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Training 2008-06-01
- RationalPlan Project Viewer (dmg)
- RationalPlan Project Viewer by Stand By Soft is a free project management software viewer, the perfect solution for anyone from project stakeholders to team workers to view your projects in detail. Usually project managers plan and control the projects from start to end and make the necessary changes. However, there...
- Tags: Stakeholder, StandBySoft, Tools & Techniques, Project Management, Strategy, Management, It Operations, It service Management
- Software downloads 2008-05-30
- Mediachase IBN Help Desk and Project Management (zip)
- The Mediachase IBN Help Desk and Project Management 4.5 is a feature-rich solution for businesses who need robust project management tools, help desk and issues tracking, or a combination of both. Version 4.5 includes unspecified updates.
- Tags: Mediachase, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Help Desk, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Software downloads 2008-05-29
- RationalPlan Multi Project (exe)
- RationalPlan Multi Project is a great alternative to Microsoft Project with some extra-features like multiproject management. It offers you the most important capabilities of a good project management software while being able to operate on various platforms starting with Windows, Mac, Linux and all other Java enabled platforms. Version 3.4...
- Tags: StandBySoft, RationalPlan Multi Project, Microsoft Project, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Software downloads 2008-05-26
- Project XXI (exe)
- Efficient Project Management: Project XXI provides project managers with an overall overview through updated reports. Employees' Time: Project XXI shows graphs of employee's efficiency. Know your Business: Project XXI generates numerous reports. Easy use: Using a simple and easy application helps you reduce the time spent on project planning. Unlimited:...
- Tags: Employee, Report, Red XXI, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Software downloads 2008-05-22
- RationalPlan Single Project (dmg)
- RationalPlan Single Project by Stand By Soft is a powerful project management software that is covering project management area from WBS construction, project planning and scheduling to critical path management, overallocated resources detection, progress tracking, and cost estimation. Gantt chart support as well as various time line reports are also...
- Tags: StandBySoft, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Software downloads 2008-05-19
- OmniPlan (dmg)
- With OmniPlan, you can create logical, manageable project plans with Gantt charts, schedules, summaries, milestones, and critical paths. Break down the tasks needed to make your project a success, optimize resources, and streamline budgets. It's project management made painless. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: Gantt Chart, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Software downloads 2008-05-15
- Project management screw-up #5: Lacking the right sponsorship
- For any project to succeed, it's crucial to get an appropriate level of sponsorship. This sample chapter from The Project Management Advisor: 18 Major Project Screw-ups, and How to Cut Them off at the Pass looks at characteristics of the ideal sponsor, why you might need a stakeholder steering committee,...
- Tags: FT Press, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management
- Book chapters 2008-05-13
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