Resource Management

Human Resources Management System

This article describes what constitutes a HRMS, the various types of HRMS packages which are available in the market and how it can be utilized to contribute towards more effective resource management in companies.

Published by SparkKD (1249 pts) on Aug 13, 2009 to
Project Management Articles
Interface Management vs. Micro-Management

This article describes two diametrically opposite resource management techniques which can be used in companies and discusses the effectiveness of both in order to help determine which technique is a more suitable approach towards Effective Resource Management in Companies.

Published by SparkKD (1249 pts) on Jul 31, 2009 to
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Economic Stimulus Spending Management and Reporting Requirements

The economic stimulus dollars passed by Congress earlier this year are already arriving all over the country. Officially known as the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, or ARRA, stimulus projects come with extra requirements for both governments and contractors.

Published by Brian Nelson (18015 pts) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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How to Write an Effective Status Report

Impress both your team and your managers by learning how to write an effective status report that clearly communicates your project's progress.

Published by mistyfaucheux (14231 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
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Leveling Your Resources to Avoid Overtime

This article by Ronda Roberts discusses the importance of leveling resources, who benefits from leveling resources and manual vs. automatic leveling of resources.

Published by Ronda Levine (21128 pts) on Jul 8, 2009 to
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Data Resource Management in a Changing Business Environment

In this article, I discuss data resource management and its effective implementation.

Published by Ronda Levine (21128 pts) on Jul 8, 2009 to
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A Quick Guide to Crashing a Project Schedule

What exactly is project schedule crashing? How do I use it? When is crashing NOT a good idea? If you’re a project manager, these questions will eventually hunt you down and find you. Read below for a quick guide to project schedule crashing.

Published by dianahardin (1241 pts) on Jul 6, 2009 to
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The Mythical Man Month in Software Project Management

What is the mythical man month? What are its implications for resource managers and how does it affect projects? Does it contribute towards effective resource management in companies or detract from it? These issues are addressed in this article.

Published by SparkKD (1249 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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Confronting the Weakest Link: How to Effectively Communicate Management Dissatisfaction

Is one team member's performance hindering the effectiveness of your entire project? Follow these 8 project mangement communication tips for addressing the need for business resource management improvements.

Published by Haley Montgomery (4670 pts) on Jun 24, 2009 to
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Success with Subs: Managing Vendor Relationships with Sub-contractors

Project Managers can't do it all! Sometimes outside sub-contractors are required to fulfill project contracts with clients. This article offers project management tips for successfully managing vendor relations with sub-contractors to achieve project management goals.

Published by Haley Montgomery (4670 pts) on Jun 24, 2009 to
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