http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=6166&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by SparkKDen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/57033.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 01:23:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57033SparkKDThis article provides an introduction to the four fields mapping. It describes what constitutes a four fields mapping and is a useful addition to the project manager's repertoire of tools & techniques for project planning. Introduction Four Fields Mapping is an alternate approach to project planning given by the Japanese. It retains some of...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/multimedia/photography/articles/55080.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 00:25:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55080SparkKDThis article provides a step-by-step software tutorial on how to perform colour masking in Adobe Photoshop. The steps described here are simple enough that they can be utilized even by beginners to achieve very powerful results. Introduction to Colour Mask A colour mask is a term used in Photoshop to refer to an image in which part of the colours h...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/54053.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 10:53:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54053SparkKDThis article explains the Law of Large Numbers, where it applies, and how it impacts the data collection process in a Six Sigma project. Introduction The Law of Large Numbers is one of several mathematical theorems which expresses the idea that as the number of trials (N) of a random event increases, the percentage difference between the expected v...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/52721.aspxSun, 18 Oct 2009 08:58:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52721SparkKDThis article describes what constitutes Tollgate Reviews in a Six Sigma Project, when they should be performed, who performs the Tollgate Reviews and the various tools which are utilized in order to perform this procedure. What is a Tollgate Review? A Tollgate Review , as the name indicates, is like a checkpoint in a Six Sigma project where the...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/52620.aspxFri, 16 Oct 2009 11:33:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52620SparkKDMacros are great tools that can be used to automate repetitive tasks. In this guide, we'll take a look at how to create and run a macro in Microsoft Project. Introduction A macro is a name used for a computer program which is used to execute a series of instructions. Usually a macro is utilized for something which is repetitive in nature. Examp...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/49309.aspxFri, 18 Sep 2009 08:13:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49309SparkKDThis article explains what constitutes a cause and effect analysis as well as what tools and methods can be used when conducting one. We also give a few tips to help make sure that your cause and effect analysis is conducted as efficiently as possible. Introduction to Cause and Effect Analysis A Cause and Effect Analysis is a method of analyzing an...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/49026.aspxTue, 15 Sep 2009 23:43:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49026SparkKDAccording to recent studies, allowing employees to take short naps at work can improve quantity and quality of production. This article describes how managers can take advantage of this especially for employees with sleep deficiencies. Napping at Work Recent studies show that employees who are allowed to take a short nap at work – from about 30 min...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/47932.aspxTue, 01 Sep 2009 00:37:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47932SparkKDThis article describes the various kinds of risks which are associated with Software Project Management. What is Risk? Risk is the uncertainty which is associated with a future event which may or may not occur and a corresponding potential for loss. In the context of Project Management, Risk Identification and Risk Management are critical areas...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/47309.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 17:44:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47309SparkKDThis article describes the concept known as Earned Value Analysis, the various terminology involved in it and its applications in Project Monitoring & Control. It also describes how to calculate Schedule, Time and Cost Variances in a project. What is Earned Value Analysis? Earned Value Analysis is a project management concept which is used ...