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All About Project Finance

Project Finance is a finance generated from project debt and equities. Each Project has its own purpose and each project needs finances according to its size and scope. Project finance is often regulated by project sponsors.

Published by Preetam Kaushik (22775 pts) on Jul 25, 2009 to
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Understanding How Project Monitoring and Controlling Integrates with Other Processes

Project monitoring and control is key in the project management cycle. Properly executing this process will contribute significantly to successful project completion.

Published by Sheryl R. (2484 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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In Defense of the Project Scope

If you have been monitoring and controlling your PMBOK(R) Guides, you know that the exam based on the new Guide starts on 30-June. So - what does the new PMBOK(R) Guide have to say about defending the scope of the project? And what should you do in practical terms as you defend scope?

Published by dansar (474 pts) on Jun 28, 2009 to
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Obtaining and Keeping Stakeholder Buy-In

Stakeholders can hold the purse strings and the votes controlling your project. Getting key players to get behind an initiative is important. Surmounting obstacles and eliminating negative influences can make or break the success of your project. First we need to determine the who and how.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7746 pts) on Jun 27, 2009 to
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Keep Your Project in Control

Project monitoring and control provides an understanding of project progress, identifies deviation from the plan and is a mechanism for making any necessary corrective actions.

Published by Sheryl R. (2484 pts) on Jun 27, 2009 to
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Project Management Standards (Part 5 of 5) - Portfolio Management Standard

The Standard for Portfolio Management provides generally acceptable practices concerned with projects and programs, to meet the strategic business objectives of an organization.

Published by Preetam Kaushik (22775 pts) on Jun 27, 2009 to
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Tips & Tools for Software Project Documentation

Documentation is often left for last in software projects. One of the most visible aspects of the project from the perspective of users being trained, the management review, and client or customer experience, great documentation should be considered a critical part of your software project.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7746 pts) on Jun 24, 2009 to
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The Project Team's Role in Controlling a Project

Maintaining the project plan often falls to the responsibility of the project manager, yet the project team can play an important role in ensuring the project stays in control. To effectively monitor a project's progress, the project team should understand the importance of their contribution.

Published by PlatypusPaws (397 pts) on Jun 20, 2009 to
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Staying in Control as a Project Manager

Planning seems to be a natural aspect of Project Management. Many project managers come up with a great project plan which gets lots of appreciation and approval. Yet staying on top of that project plan can trip up many a project manager.

Published by PlatypusPaws (397 pts) on Jun 19, 2009 to
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Tips for User Acceptance Testing

User acceptance testing is a core requirement of IT projects, yet is often seen as a necessary evil. Concrete project success can be reached through effective and successful UAT. Processes, workflow and policy are all impacted by your project--make sure users validate and accept the changes.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7746 pts) on Jun 19, 2009 to
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