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[9 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 90 views]

Get and stay out of your comfort zone. I believe that not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone. I often hear people say, “But I’m concerned about my security.” My response to that is simple: “Security is for cadavers.”
Never give up. Almost nothing works the first time.  Just because what you’re doing doesn’t seem to be working, doesn’t mean it won’t work. It just means that

Project Management »

[3 Sep 2009 | One Comment | 1,206 views]

Project success can sometimes be subjective and can be taken from factors that are not in-line with ‘usual’ definitions of project success (time/money etc) This post is not about defining success but more to discuss the core needs of a PM, a PM no less, that drives project success. The feedback of which is interesting to say the least.
I was part of an on-line discussion around this subject and i have posted below some of what I think are the key Behaviours for a successful PM and some opinions of …

Project Management »

[1 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 91 views]

“One of the most difficult aspect to project management for some individuals is the act of estimating work. Some people are born with it, some acquire the skills and confidence and others never really get it. You have to know your limitations.
Below is another section from Gary Heerkens’ brief case book entitled “Project Management.” This section provides a basic guide to estimating work on a project and covers some common issues with estimating project tasks.
An Introduction to Estimating
Estimating is a big part of project planning. To prepare an accurate, thorough …