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Friday 21 August 2009
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Manufacturing/Processing Plant Improves Project Management
Manufacturing/Processing Plant Improves Project Management with Training from Boston University Corporate Education Center
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/westinghouse.asp
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/westinghouse.asp
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Improve Project Management
Healthcare Insurer Succeeds with Project Management Training
Healthcare Insurer Succeeds with Project Management Training from Boston University Corporate Education Center
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/Harvard.asp
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/Harvard.asp
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Case Study,
Project Management Training
Custom Project Management Certificate
Entertainment Company Turns to Boston University Corporate Education Center to Build Custom Project Management Certificate
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/disney.asp
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/disney.asp
Boston University Corporate Education Center Helps National Insurance/Financial Services Company’s
Boston University Corporate Education Center Helps National Insurance/Financial Services Company’s Top Agents Master Generations X and Y Challenges
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/insurance.asp
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/insurance.asp
Aptima Creates New Business Opportunities with Project Management Training
Aptima Creates New Business Opportunities with Project Management Training from Boston University Corporate Education Center
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/aptima.asp
http://www.butrain.com/project-management-training-courses/aptima.asp
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Case Study,
Project Management Training
Project Management. Project Failure - The Passport Office
Why Projects Fail: The Passport Office
Case Study: A High Tech, High Profile Failure, But the lessons learned are of value to all projects
http://www.bisinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/infokit-related-files/passport-office
Case Study: A High Tech, High Profile Failure, But the lessons learned are of value to all projects
http://www.bisinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/infokit-related-files/passport-office
Project Management. Approaches in the education sector - Lincoln University
Case Study about Lincoln University uses JISC infoNet’s Project Management Approach and Training within a project to implement a new Information System
http://www.bisinfonet.ac.uk/Resources/external-resources/lincoln-university-case-study-project-management
http://www.bisinfonet.ac.uk/Resources/external-resources/lincoln-university-case-study-project-management
Why Projects Fail
Why Projects Fail: A University Accounting System
June 2003
http://www.bisinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/infokit-related-files/project-failure-university-accounting-system
June 2003
http://www.bisinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/infokit-related-files/project-failure-university-accounting-system
The 2005 CANADA GAMES
The 2005 CANADA GAMES: A Case for PMI’s Volunteer Driven Project Management Model
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/Case_Canada%20Games.pdf
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/Case_Canada%20Games.pdf
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Case Study,
Project Management Model
Facilitation Training for Team Members
it's important to learn what does it mean team-working
http://www.slideshare.net/eastleaf/facilitation-training-for-team-members
http://www.slideshare.net/eastleaf/facilitation-training-for-team-members
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facilitation,
team members
New Zealand Wind Farm
NEW ZEALAND WIND FARM: Completed On-time and Within Budget Despite Record Storms
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/Case_New%20Zealand%20Wind%20Farm.pdf
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/Case_New%20Zealand%20Wind%20Farm.pdf
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Case Study,
Completed On-time
Work Teams
just to understand work teams
http://www.slideshare.net/Tophits/work-teams?src=related_normal&rel=815257
http://www.slideshare.net/Tophits/work-teams?src=related_normal&rel=815257
Poyry Production Plant
Poyry Production Plant
Pöyry is a global consulting and engineering firm based in Finland that offers services related to consulting, project development and implementation, and operations management and maintenance planning in all of its business sectors. Pöyry has developed powerful tools for project management and administration, applying the most modern information management and browser-based publishing methods, which ensure effective management of even the most demanding investment projects.
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/PoyryCaseStudy.pdf
Pöyry is a global consulting and engineering firm based in Finland that offers services related to consulting, project development and implementation, and operations management and maintenance planning in all of its business sectors. Pöyry has developed powerful tools for project management and administration, applying the most modern information management and browser-based publishing methods, which ensure effective management of even the most demanding investment projects.
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/PoyryCaseStudy.pdf
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Case Study,
Production Plant
HP Services Adds Consistency and Top Talent to Global Project Operations
HP Services Adds Consistency and Top Talent to Global Project Operations
Project Management Institute (PMI) has introduced its career framework, a formal career path for the project management profession. This initiative was launched to help organizations of all types establish clear expectations and a process for developing project management professionals and helping them advance through their careers. As a part of this effort, we have sought out interesting examples of major organizations that have acknowledged this need, wrestled with the issue of designing a career path for project professionals and have succeeded at
creating their own approach.
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/PMI_CaseStudy_HP.pdf
Project Management Institute (PMI) has introduced its career framework, a formal career path for the project management profession. This initiative was launched to help organizations of all types establish clear expectations and a process for developing project management professionals and helping them advance through their careers. As a part of this effort, we have sought out interesting examples of major organizations that have acknowledged this need, wrestled with the issue of designing a career path for project professionals and have succeeded at
creating their own approach.
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/PMI_CaseStudy_HP.pdf
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Case Study,
Global Project Operations
Dealing With Difficult People Leadership Day
in Project Management we often have to cope with difficult teams
http://www.slideshare.net/pastorchaney/dealing-with-difficult-people-leadership-day
http://www.slideshare.net/pastorchaney/dealing-with-difficult-people-leadership-day
Baldwin Water Works: Reconstructing Cleveland’s Water System
Case Study about Baldwin Water Works: Reconstructing Cleveland’s Water System
Baldwin Water Works, the water system serving Cleveland, Ohio, USA, was in need of drastic renovation and modernization. The project faced many challenges, including the need to conduct construction while continuing to provide water to the city, and working around the many historical landmarks within the system. Project management provided the tools and benchmarks to ensure on-budget and on-time delivery, making this reconstruction project successful.
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/Case_Baldwin%20Water%20Works.pdf
Baldwin Water Works, the water system serving Cleveland, Ohio, USA, was in need of drastic renovation and modernization. The project faced many challenges, including the need to conduct construction while continuing to provide water to the city, and working around the many historical landmarks within the system. Project management provided the tools and benchmarks to ensure on-budget and on-time delivery, making this reconstruction project successful.
http://www.pmi.org/PDF/Case_Baldwin%20Water%20Works.pdf
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Case Study,
Reconstructing
Leadership vs Management Skill
an interesting presentation for project managers
http://www.slideshare.net/vmedina/make-yourself-a-leader4
http://www.slideshare.net/vmedina/make-yourself-a-leader4
The Business of Projects
A review for the Cambridge-press bestseller.
http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521843286
http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521843286
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book,
The Business of Projects review
Effective Time Management Strategies
to be effective in managing your time is the first step
http://www.slideshare.net/lawrencefine/effective-time-management-strategies-presentation?src=related_normal&rel=368723
http://www.slideshare.net/lawrencefine/effective-time-management-strategies-presentation?src=related_normal&rel=368723
5 Key Chart Project Management (TM) Methodology
Project management in real life
how to balance creative chaos and control
http://www.slideshare.net/jmcmahon89/5-key-chart-project-management-tm-methodology-presentation
how to balance creative chaos and control
http://www.slideshare.net/jmcmahon89/5-key-chart-project-management-tm-methodology-presentation
Starting a PMO from Scratch: A Challenge or Unbearable Burden?
Starting a PMO from Scratch: A Challenge or Unbearable Burden?
MARCH 2008, by Florin Gheorghiu, PMP
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Gheorghiu-3-08.pdf
MARCH 2008, by Florin Gheorghiu, PMP
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Gheorghiu-3-08.pdf
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Case Study,
PMO from Scratch
Lead Project Manager Training
how to train project managers?
http://www.slideshare.net/Judesweeney/lead-project-manager-training-presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/Judesweeney/lead-project-manager-training-presentation
Case Study about Transforming an Organization by Using a New Project Management Approach
July 2008, by Jacob Kashiwagi, Marie Sullivan, Kenneth T. Sullivan & Dean Kashiwagi
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Kashiwagi-Sullivan-7-08.pdf
July 2008, by Jacob Kashiwagi, Marie Sullivan, Kenneth T. Sullivan & Dean Kashiwagi
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Kashiwagi-Sullivan-7-08.pdf
Introduction of Project Management Courses at University: A Case Study
Introduction of Project Management Courses at University : A Case Study
August 2008, by Mitra Arami, Head of Project Management Competence Center, University of Applied Science bfi Vienna
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Arami-8-08.pdf
August 2008, by Mitra Arami, Head of Project Management Competence Center, University of Applied Science bfi Vienna
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Arami-8-08.pdf
Lean Project Management at NNIT
A Case Study about Lean Project Management at NNIT
September 2008, by Alan Harpham
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Harpham-9-08.pdf
September 2008, by Alan Harpham
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Harpham-9-08.pdf
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Case Study,
Lean Project Management
Leadership Based Project Management Model Tested On Food Services at Arizona State University
Leadership Based Project Management Model Tested On Food Services at Arizona State University
October 2008, John K. Michael (Researcher Assistant, PBSRG, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA)
Dean Kashiwagi (Professor, PBSRG, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA)
Kenneth T. Sullivan (Asst. Professor, PBSRG, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA)
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Kashiwagi-10-08.pdf
October 2008, John K. Michael (Researcher Assistant, PBSRG, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA)
Dean Kashiwagi (Professor, PBSRG, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA)
Kenneth T. Sullivan (Asst. Professor, PBSRG, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA)
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Kashiwagi-10-08.pdf
“Bravo” Company: Lessons Learned in Project Management
“Bravo” Company: Lessons Learned in Project Management
OCTOBER 2008, By Bob Prieto Senior Vice President, Fluor
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Prieto-10-08.pdf
OCTOBER 2008, By Bob Prieto Senior Vice President, Fluor
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Prieto-10-08.pdf
Delivering Multiple Sites and Time Zones Projects: A Case Study in the Telecom Industry
Delivering Multiple Sites and Time Zones Projects: A Case Study in the Telecom Industry
November 2008 by Ram Garg
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Garg-11-08.pdf
November 2008 by Ram Garg
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2008/PDFs/Garg-11-08.pdf
PTC Improves Customer Satisfaction Through Global Project Management
PTC Improves Customer Satisfaction Through Global Project Management
February 2009, by J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2009/PDFs/feb/PTC_Improves_Customer_Satisfaction-2-09.pdf
February 2009, by J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2009/PDFs/feb/PTC_Improves_Customer_Satisfaction-2-09.pdf
Transforming the Project Management Culture at Harris
A Case Study about Transforming the Project Management Culture at Harris
MAY 2009, By Mark Scott, PMP, Sr. Engineering Manager, Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2009/PDFs/may/SCOTT-Harris.pdf
MAY 2009, By Mark Scott, PMP, Sr. Engineering Manager, Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2009/PDFs/may/SCOTT-Harris.pdf
Transforming the Project Management Culture within
A Case Study about Transforming the Project Management Culture within the Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
JUNE 2009, By Abdullah Tamimi, Assistant Planning Manager, Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior’s National Information Center (NIC)
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2009/PDFs/june/Case-Study-Tamimi.pdf
JUNE 2009, By Abdullah Tamimi, Assistant Planning Manager, Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior’s National Information Center (NIC)
http://www.pmforum.org/library/cases/2009/PDFs/june/Case-Study-Tamimi.pdf
Project management training in Italian!
this is a course about project management in Italian
http://www.slideshare.net/FabioMoioli/project-mgmt-training-fabio-moioli-module-1?src=related_normal&rel=1664792
http://www.slideshare.net/FabioMoioli/project-mgmt-training-fabio-moioli-module-1?src=related_normal&rel=1664792
Tuesday 11 August 2009
brief Project Management presentation
a Royalty Free Project Management presentation with link to others useful Power Point resources
http://www.slideshare.net/craigwbrown/the-project-management-process-week-11-contemporary-issues-presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/craigwbrown/the-project-management-process-week-11-contemporary-issues-presentation
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presentation,
project management
Legal Project Management
Legal Project Management adapts traditional project management principles....
http://www.imninc.com/iln/lpm.pdf
http://www.imninc.com/iln/lpm.pdf
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lawyers,
legal services management
SAP Project Management.
A Detailed Look at SAP Project Management
http://www.erpgenie.com/publications/saptips/Project%20Management%20EMconvt.pdf
http://www.erpgenie.com/publications/saptips/Project%20Management%20EMconvt.pdf
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ERP,
project lifecycle,
SAP
Lecture in PM
Here is a lecture about PM - its basics and prinicples.
http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~sme/CSC444F/slides/L03-ProjectManagement.pdf
http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~sme/CSC444F/slides/L03-ProjectManagement.pdf
Project Management: contemporary issues
The Project Management Process: Contemporary Issues
- current trends
- future trends
- organizing principles
- project management challenges
- unresolved issues
- career issues
Project Management Process
A really nice and easy to read presentation of the Project Management Process.
It doesn't seem dedicated to litigation issues. it's useful for everybody approaching Project Management.
What I appreciated a lot is that the attention is focused on people
http://www.slideshare.net/Intechgration/project-management-for-litigation-matters-presentation
It doesn't seem dedicated to litigation issues. it's useful for everybody approaching Project Management.
What I appreciated a lot is that the attention is focused on people
http://www.slideshare.net/Intechgration/project-management-for-litigation-matters-presentation
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people,
process,
project management
Project management and Leadership
What qualities must have a project manager? what is leadership? what's the difference between managers and leaders?
you'll find the answer in this slides
http://www.slideshare.net/craigwbrown/the-project-management-process-week-6-leadership-presentation
you'll find the answer in this slides
http://www.slideshare.net/craigwbrown/the-project-management-process-week-6-leadership-presentation
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leader,
leadership,
project managers
Here you can find a really nice game concerning PM in 'practice'. Have fun.
http://www.sharkworld.nl/game_description.php
http://www.sharkworld.nl/game_description.php
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project management,
simulation game
project management vocabulary and tools
A lot of answers about Project Management and a video to learn the words used in Project Management
http://www.answers.com/topic/project-management
http://www.answers.com/topic/project-management
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project management,
tools,
vocabulary
Project management process and guidelines
very well prepared slides, informative and educational slides. a good introduction to Project
Management
http://www.slideshare.net/craigwbrown/the-project-management-process-week-1
Management
http://www.slideshare.net/craigwbrown/the-project-management-process-week-1
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guidelines,
process,
project management
Preparing for the Project Management Professional (Pmp) Certification Exam
here you can find the 2nd edition of the handbook 'Preparing For The Project Management Professional (Pmp) Certification Exam (0 8144 7172 2)'
http://www.slideshare.net/n888n/preparing-for-the-project-management-professional-pmp-certification-exam-0-8144-7172-2-presentation?src=related_normal&rel=1840384
http://www.slideshare.net/n888n/preparing-for-the-project-management-professional-pmp-certification-exam-0-8144-7172-2-presentation?src=related_normal&rel=1840384
project management, tools, process, plans and project planning tips
Project management process
Agree precise specification for the project.
Plan the project - time, team, activities, resources, financials.
Communicate the project plan to your project team.
Agree and delegate project actions.
Manage, motivate, inform, encourage, enable the project team.
Check, measure, review project progress; adjust project plans, and inform the project team and others.
Complete project; review and report on project performance; give praise and thanks to the project team.
source: http://www.businessballs.com/project.htm
Agree precise specification for the project.
Plan the project - time, team, activities, resources, financials.
Communicate the project plan to your project team.
Agree and delegate project actions.
Manage, motivate, inform, encourage, enable the project team.
Check, measure, review project progress; adjust project plans, and inform the project team and others.
Complete project; review and report on project performance; give praise and thanks to the project team.
source: http://www.businessballs.com/project.htm
This is a very well done presentation that you can find in slideshare. It contains useful
'Tools to Help Project Managers'.
Here is the link:
http://www.slideshare.net/confirm/MjI2NDYyMTI7cm91dGU=/1034819-d3cd521b92e96ee9e7912d6f345a77135d0e1f70-slideshow
'Tools to Help Project Managers'.
Here is the link:
http://www.slideshare.net/confirm/MjI2NDYyMTI7cm91dGU=/1034819-d3cd521b92e96ee9e7912d6f345a77135d0e1f70-slideshow
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project managers tools help
project management docs
in this site you can find useful free documents about project management issues
http://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/
http://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/
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