December 17, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
Introduction Starting a new project can be a very interesting experience, and yet it can also be a terrifying experience. Interesting or horrifying depends greatly on your level of experience. The most interesting and challenging part is actually putting the team together. There are many aspects to consider such as: What tasks need to be […]
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Tags: Earned Value, EVM, EVMP, leadership, motivation, negotiation, planning, PMI PMBOK Processes, Project Management, Project management Plan, risk management, Team, team building | 
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December 11, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
Abstract Earned Value Project Management (EVPM) can be used very effectively in a typical software development project. This paper, by examining the process briefly step-by-step, will show how easy and effective the earned value process can be to a project. I am currently applying EVPM to my projects at work so I will be including […]
Categories: Project Management | Tags: Change Requests, CPM, Earned Value, EVM, EVMP, interpersonal skills, leaders, leadership, optimization, PERT, planning, PMI PMBOK Processes, Project Management, Project management Plan, risk, risk management, Scope Control, WBS | Comments Off on Earned Value Project Management
December 2, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
Introduction: Conflict in project management is very much like conflict in a marriage: it’s going to happen. The key is in the process used to resolve the conflict. The likelihood that conflict occurs in information systems development projects is extremely high because the individuals involved are from different backgrounds and cultures working together in the […]
Categories: Project Management | Tags: Change Requests, coaching, communication, conflict, cultural, interpersonal skills, leaders, leadership, motivation, negotiation, optimization, planning, Project Management, Team, team building, Trust | Comments Off on Conflict Resolution in Project Management
November 25, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
A Critique of Lanny A. Karns and Lloyd A. Swanson Article “The effects of activity time variance on critical path planning” Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Network Analysis: CPM & PERT Conclusion Abstract Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) are the two most commonly used networking techniques for defining the […]
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November 16, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
A Critique of Vahid Khodakarami, Norman E. Fenton, and Martin Neil Article “Project Planning: Improved approach incorporating uncertainty” Table of Contents Abstract Introduction CPM and Uncertainty Bayesian Network Conclusion Abstract Because of the unique nature of projects, there may be uncertainties or differences in the products, services, or results that the project creates. By its […]
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November 9, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
A Critique of Edward E. Douglas’s Article “Effective Management of Project Change Orders” Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Planning for Change Planning and Design Change during Application Build Closeout Conclusion Abstract Scope is the total sums of all the products/services that are required to complete a project (PMBOK, 2013). But even when the scope has […]
Categories: Project Management | Tags: Change Requests, communication, CPM, decision making, Earned Value, Earned Value Management, PERT, PMI PMBOK Processes, Project Management, Project management Plan, risk, risk management, Scope Control, WBS | Comments Off on Effective Management of Project Change Orders
November 2, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
A Critique of Shelly A. Brotherton, PMP Robert T. Fried, PMP Eric S. Norman, PMP, PgMP Article “Applying the work breakdown structure to the project management lifecycle” Table of Contents Abstract Introduction WBS Structure Work Packages Aligning with Scope Going from WBS to Scheduling Conclusion Abstract To some the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) can be […]
Categories: Project Management | Tags: Change Requests, CPM, Earned Value, Earned Value Management, EVMP, integrated marketing strategies, PMI PMBOK Processes, Project Management, Project management Plan, risk, risk management, Scope Control, team building, WBS | Comments Off on Applying the work breakdown structure to the project management lifecycle
October 26, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
A Critique of Ashok Kumar and Vinay Goyal article “Software requirement analysis enhancements by prioritizing requirement attributes using rank based Agents” Table of Contents: Abstract Introduction AOP in the Project Environment Related Work Agent Oriented Software Application with Scope and Requirements Gathering Conclusion Abstract: Software using agent methodologies is an evolving method growing very rapidly […]
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July 30, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
Trust has been shown to be of utmost importance to delivering projects successfully. Without even the best planned projects can fail. Without trust the project is doomed to continually fighting battles that threaten the team’s ability to deliver a quality product/service on time and within budget.
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July 27, 2015 | Posted by Rich Garling
Successful projects are usually the result of strong leadership. The question arises as to what is considered, or what does it take, to be a strong project leader. Especially in today’s world of project teams made up of people from cultures around the world. This paper will examine the many different aspects, interpersonal skills and qualities of what it takes to be the leader of a successful project in the IT world.
Categories: Project Management | Tags: coaching, communication, conflict, cultural, decision making, influencing, interpersonal skills, leaders, leadership, motivation, negotiation, political, Project Management, Team, team building, three spaces, Trust | Comments Off on Project Leadership
