Topic: Project Management Tips & Techniques

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Tips: Aligning Project Management - Tip of the Day #8

Published on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 09:07 PM

Conduct a high level risk assessment during the strategic planning process. It is never too early to start a risk management process. Define the critical risk and address them has the strategic plan is developed. Determine how these risks will be mitigated.

By George Bridges, PMP

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Tips: Aligning Project Management - Tip of the Day #5

Published on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 02:24 PM

Avoid Past Mistakes

Utilize the lessons learned from past processes as input into the strategic planning process. To avoid the mistakes of the past, review past projects to determine what went right and what went wrong. Adopt the lessons learned in formulating the plans for future projects

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Tips: Aligning Project Management - Tip of the Day #4

Published on Monday, March 16, 2009 - 03:51 PM

Employ the PMO office to assist with the portfolio management process. The PMO can be a valuable asset in prioritizing the current and future projects of the company.

By George Bridges, PMP

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Tips: Aligning Project Management - Tip of the Day #3

Published on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 09:34 PM

Resources are never unlimited.

Organizations with more than one employee will have conflicts. Conduct a resource analysis using an enterprise project management tool.

By George Bridges, PMP

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Tips: Aligning Project Management - Tip of the Day #2

Published on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 09:31 PM

Are your projects aligned with your organizational objectives?

Make sure projects are aligned with the goals and objectives of the organization. All project plans should clearly state the alignment of the corporate mission amd restate the mission or objectives that the project supports in the project charter.

By George Bridges

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Tips: Aligning Project Management - Tip of the Day #1

Published on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 06:12 PM

Does your organization have a Mission?

Every organization needs a mission, it defines the direction and goals of the organization. If your company does not have a mission, you can create one and submit it for consideration for adoption.

By George Bridges, PMP

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Tips: Tip of the Day #20 - Using third-party facilitator.

Published on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 03:07 PM

When the two parties are in a deadlock and they are involved in a strong win-lose conflict, a third-party facilitator, acting as a neutral party, may help them to resolve their conflicts. A third-party facilitator must be able to control the conflict and find agreeable results for both parties. A third-party facilitator must have the appropriate skills and experience to manage the conflict. In additio, they must win the trust, confidence and acceptance of both parties.

By Giancarlo Duranti, PMP

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Tips: Tip of the Day #19 - Never yield to pressure.

Published on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 03:42 PM

Pressure can be expressed under many forms: bribes, threats, manipulative appeal to trust, etc. In all these cases the principled response is the same: invite them to state their reasoning, suggest objective criteria you think apply. Never yield to pressure, only to principle!

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By Giancarlo Duranti, PMP

Tips: Tip of the Day #18 - Use objective criteria or standard.

Published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 07:10 PM

Insist on using objective criteria is very helpful in negotiations. Since negotiations face the reality of conflicting interests, referring to objective criteria or standards already set by an independent party will help reaching a wise agreement. Negotiations reached by using objective criteria are principled negotiations that produce wise agreement efficiently and amicably.

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Tips: Powerful Negotiations Tip of the Day #14

Published on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 02:14 PM

Focus on interests, not positions.

Understanding the difference between interests and positions is crucial. Keeping the focus on interests allows negotiators to be apt to look for new options in order to find a wise agreement. In addition, as you negotiate with the other party, you need to keep the interest of others in front, so that no one will feel left out in the final results.

By Giancarlo Duranti, PMP

© 2009 allPM.com

Topic: Project Management Tips & Techniques

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