http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56539.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:53:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56539Xintel2001What happens when one of the activities goes over budget? How do you mitigate the cost risk associated with critical activities? Reserve Analysis holds the key to these project budget related answers. Introduction Reserve Analysis is one of the techniques used to determine a project budget. During Reserve Analysis, a project is analyzed fro...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56536.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:38:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56536JScheidThe trends in human resource management are changing. Some trends are new and due to the economy, while others are emerging due to new rules, new types of degrees and education, and the type of people you employ. Trends and the Economy New human resource management trends can be directly linked to the downturn in our economy. Why? As more and more ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56534.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56534RobinRavenThe sandwich feedback technique is widely used for managers who favor a more gentle approach. It's said that someone always wants to kill the messenger. Bad news, even when it's a worker's fault, is hard to swallow. The sandwich technique makes it easier to handle. The Sandwich Technique Defined The sandwich technique can be defined qui...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56530.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:25:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56530RobinRavenManaging projects with unconventional software is a good idea. It can fill the gaps and challenges in dealing with project completion that conventional software ignores or doesn't fulfill. Recording Although project management software can take all shapes and forms, there are a number of other applications generally used for other activities th...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56527.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:06:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56527RobinRavenThere are few things that can fray the nerves quite like a business meeting where work and earnings hang in the balance. In order to get a grasp on yourself during this time of high pressure, plan ahead and anticipate the worst that could happen in order to know how to jump in and solve anything. Introductions The old cliche states that you only ge...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56526.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56526RobinRavenBeing a vegetarian has many benefits. Not all of them come immediately to mind when a conference offers next to nothing for you to eat during a 12-hour workday. However, there are ways that you can tastefully manage your ethical eating with your professional demands. Lunch Meetings An important part of working in the business world or as a project ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56525.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56525RobinRavenThe holiday season brings cooler weather, decorations adoring your commute and a cesspool of decisions regarding how certain aspects of the holiday season should be handled in the diverse environment of the modern work space. Get a grasp on proper etiquette for this festive time of year. Decor A festive office space often helps the environment at w...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56412.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:44:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56412RondaRobertsThe Capability Maturity Model is used in process management, especially with regards to software. How did the capability maturity model get started and what can it do for you? Find out by reading this informative article. What is a Capability Maturity Model? The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is a model that is based upon real-world data. ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/37999.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:36:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37999Xintel2001If you had to deliver functionality to the client every 30-days, would you and your team, walk or run towards the deadline? Thirty days isn’t much to deliver functionality, SCRUM suggests sprinting. Introduction Let’s look at how Sprints relate to Releases and what is involved in a Sprint. In this article, we will dive deeper into: Releas...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56066.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:54:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56066npsmith07Many define successful teams according to specific leadership styles, member skill sets, task definition, and complementary traits. In the book Six Habits of Highly Effective Teams, Kohn and O’Connell provide a unique perspective that is centered on developing and maintaining positive relationships. There are many theories about what makes te...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56384.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:35:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56384npsmith07Understanding and developing compensation plans can be extremely difficult for non-HR employees. However, by following only five simple steps, anyone – even project managers – can develop an effective compensation plan that is fair and consistent, while still rewarding individual contributions. The Importance of a Well-Planned Compensat...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56373.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:39:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56373RobinRavenOne of the hardest parts about working in management is having to fire an employee. It's especially heartbreaking if you suspect the person really needs the job or is earnestly trying. The good news is that there are ways to prevent firing someone if the issues are addressed in a timely manner. Effective Communication Poor work performance is c...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56372.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:26:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56372RondaRobertsDo you know about the different types of feasibility studies? If not, this article is for you. Learn about economic feasibility, resource feasibility and more here. What is a Feasibility Study? A feasibility study is performed by a company when they want to know whether a project is possible given certain circumstances. Feasibility studies ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/16931.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:10:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16931RondaRobertsThis article talks about effective communication plans and links to sample communication plans available in the Media Gallery. Having a communication plan in place is an essential component for good project management. This document ensures that all stakeholders are equally informed of how, when, and why communication will happen. Communication is ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/18942.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:08:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18942RondaRobertsThis article gives an overview of project cost management following PMBOK practices. What is Cost Management? Cost management involves knowing the financial and human resources required for a project. It requires that project managers create a careful budget and adhere to it so that the project results in as much profit as possible. Cost manage...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/18986.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:08:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18986RondaRobertsThis article summarizes scope management. What is Scope Management? Scope management is the careful monitoring and control of the work necessary to complete the project. The scope of the project refers to all the work required to complete the project. It also leaves out anything that is not directly related to the objectives of the project. A s...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/56369.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 07:57:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56369SparkKDThis article explains what Little's Law is and how it is used in Lean Six Sigma. An example is also used to illustrate the application of Little's Law. Introduction to Little's Law This law is termed Little's Law because it was postulated by a former professor from the Massachusetts Institutes of Techology named John D. C. Little. In it...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/14643.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:03:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14643mistyfaucheuxBefore you start a project, it is important to have a reference point to look back to to make sure that your project is progressing smoothly. Project baselines give you this reference point. Learn what project baselines are and how they can help you. Baselines in Project 2007 When getting ready to create and start on a project there are many things...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/11954.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:01:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11954NbakerThis article, by Natasha Baker contains five tips for writing functional requirements. Keep it Simple The first tip for writing functional requirements is - keep it simple. Most people don't like to read, so by not adding too much detail, you increase the odds that your functional requirements will be read. As much as possible, keep technical jargo...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/23947.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:56:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23947heidiw0My introduction to this series gave you an introduction to the DMAIC process improvement methodology. Now let's look at the first DMAIC Phase: Define. We'll explore the goals and outcomes of this phase, and discuss tools such as the Six Sigma project charter, VOC, and SIPOC. Introduction to DMAIC For a more complete overview of the DMAI...