http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=1778&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Natasha M. Bakeren-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/11954.aspxThu, 16 Oct 2008 13:58:49 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/5161.aspxThu, 21 Aug 2008 15:08:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5161NbakerIn this article by Natasha Baker describes what a project charter is. She also discusses why the project charter is a critical component in the project management-planning phase, and throughout the life of the project. Defining the Project Charter With every project, you need to define what needs to be accomplished and decide how the project is goi...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/33233.aspxSat, 25 Apr 2009 16:12:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33233NbakerProject management on the go has never been easier, than with the iPhone and the abundance of applications at your fingertips – literally. Many business professionals including project managers are now embracing the iPhone, first touted by Mac enthusiasts and techies. Both the Blackberry and Palm brand of phones were almost exclusively used b...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/1919.aspxMon, 23 Jun 2008 21:22:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1919NbakerNuospace is a fully web-based project management wiki platform that aims to be a one-stop home base for documents and content that requires group collaboration and editing. In this review, we'll see how well Nuospace lives up to its claims Features of Nuospave Nuospace is an enterprise wiki that is powered by document management features. Nuosp...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/12259.aspxTue, 21 Oct 2008 13:20:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12259NbakerIn this article, Natasha Baker provides fifty real-life examples of functional requirements. The requirements are amassed from five different types of systems: Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Sales, Human Resources, and Finance. Five Systems Functional Requirements are very important system requirements in the system design process. These require...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/1924.aspxTue, 24 Jun 2008 03:34:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1924NbakerIn PPM 101: Fundamental Metrics, author Tom Mochal provides a list of metrics that focus on project management portfolio performance. We've recapped Mr. Mochal's list here. Project Management Performance Metrics A metric is defined as something that can gauge the status of a deliverable; aimed as small measurable attributes that have a ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/5159.aspxThu, 21 Aug 2008 15:54:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5159NbakerThe following guidelines explain the project charter contents. Included is a brief description for each section along with an explanation of the contents of the section and the rationale for including that section in the project charter. What Goes in the Project Charter? A project charter is one of many project management forms used in the plan...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/17717.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 01:08:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17717NbakerThis article by Natasha Baker, summarizes the main points in the research paper, Six Sigma: Myths and Realities, which takes an antagonistic look at Six Sigma in an effort to help organizations evaluate its worth. Is Six Sigma All It's Cracked Up To Be? Taking an antagonistic approach in Six Sigma: Myths and Realities , author Nihar Raj...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/16783.aspxTue, 25 Nov 2008 20:18:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16783NbakerThis article by Natasha Baker, discusses the research paper "Similarities and Differences Between TQM, Six Sigma and Lean". Comparing Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM Six Sigma has a long history that dates back to Carl Fredrick Gauss (1777-1855). Gauss introduced the concept of the normal curve. Modern Six Sigma has been attributed to Dr. Mikel Ha...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/2875.aspxSat, 19 Jul 2008 11:36:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2875NbakerA good risk management plan is critical to cutting down on unexpected project risks. A strong plan can decrease problems on a project by as much as 80 to 90 percent. In this article, Natasha Baker explains a seven step process for writing a manageable risk management plan. Introduction Research has shown that well-designed risk management plans can...