http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=1717&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Joe Taylor Jr.en-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/1875.aspxMon, 23 Jun 2008 01:53:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1875joetaylorjrThanks to web-enabled wireless devices, online action item tracking is finally a viable replacement for paper planners and desktop computers. Check out four free options for keeping track of to-do lists and action items online. Action Item Tracking Tools Over the past few years, web based project management software has grown faster, more flexible,...http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/1833.aspxThu, 19 Jun 2008 22:11:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1833joetaylorjrWhile there are plenty of free and cheap solutions for home business owners to get online, many of them can actually make your home business look bad. Following these five steps can earn you a high quality business web presence for under ten dollars a year. Importance of Online Presence Whether you’re selling items on eBay or launching a consulting...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/publishing/articles/7945.aspxSun, 21 Sep 2008 19:50:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7945joetaylorjrAccording to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, just over one third of desktop publishing professionals work in the publishing field. Established DTP professionals in any of these three fields can earn annual salaries of $45,000 or more. Newspapers Many media experts hold the opinion that desktop publishing revolutionized the workflo...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/2434.aspxWed, 09 Jul 2008 02:53:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2434joetaylorjrWhile they might have become popular as a visual representation of timed tasks, Gantt charts offer ten specific benefits for savvy project managers and their teams. 1. Clarity One of the biggest benefits of a Gantt chart is the tool's ability to boil down multiple tasks and timelines into a single document. Stakeholders throughout an organization c...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/3441.aspxWed, 30 Jul 2008 03:02:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3441joetaylorjrAccording to project management experts, nearly every kind of project can be handled using one of just seven recognized methodologies. From the extremely simple to the simply extreme, each of these project management techniques will be useful to project managers at all stages of their careers. 1. Traditional Project Management In many situations, t...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/3701.aspxThu, 31 Jul 2008 02:49:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3701joetaylorjrBy reaching consensus on a statement of work at the start of a project, stakeholders can prevent vendors from running away with a blank checkbook. Meanwhile, project participants enjoy the ability to focus on key tasks with strong backing from project leaders. Five Ways a Statement of Work Can Help What Is a Statement of Work Some companies use a s...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/3700.aspxThu, 31 Jul 2008 02:44:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3700joetaylorjrPoor project planning can kill your team’s enthusiasm for their jobs, while ruining relationships with your customers. Yet, at many companies, poor project planning rules the day when managers fail to notice some of the distant early warning signs. Watch for Signs of Poor Project Planning According to project management experts, you can spot ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/3387.aspxTue, 29 Jul 2008 01:05:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3387joetaylorjrAccording to successful project management professionals, leaders who can effectively plan and execute a project routinely follow six critical pieces of advice. According to successful project management professionals, leaders who can effectively plan and execute a project routinely follow six critical pieces of advice. 1. Let the Project and the T...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/3386.aspxTue, 29 Jul 2008 01:11:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3386joetaylorjrFor the past few decades, many influential companies have adopted strategic planning to help them chart paths to long term success. Learn how to turn their best practices into powerful project management philosophies. For the past few decades, many influential companies have adopted strategic planning to help them chart paths to long-term success. ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/reviews/3503.aspxTue, 29 Jul 2008 01:17:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3503joetaylorjrPros: Simple interface, quick sign-up. Cons: No import/export, lack of mobility. Will this web-based project management software still be there tomorrow? Getting Started StatusWiz is a simple, web-based project management software suite that lacks complex features but could grow into something stronger. Quick Sign-up, Simple Interfa...