tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:18:33 +0000ProjectWorld and World Congress for Business Analysts blog seeks to bring together all levels of project management and business analysis expertise, from diverse industries and perspectives, across business groups and information technology. Our goal is build successful collaboration and share content, best practices, techniques, and networking.http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)Blogger106125Projectworldhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-5363431078314952804Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:00 +00002009-11-11T11:49:06.797-05:00Brad EgelandProjectWorldSenior managementproject management tipsProject ManagementBrad Egeland of Project Management Tips recently outlined several things that can help you make project management work for your company.A few are:- Get top management involved in the process and the projects. They should be asking questions about how projects are doing. In other words, show an interest in the subject.- Build into performance appraisals items that evaluate a project manager’s usehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/aqBPXouF5Co/how-do-you-make-project-management-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/aqBPXouF5Co" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-do-you-make-project-management-work.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-8907240167494149897Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-11-09T16:30:07.910-05:00ProjectWorldPMI Educational FoundationProject ManagementDimitri Ivanenko recently posted on the PMI blog that even though document management holds a small chunk or the project management process, it is still necessary and important. The process detailed by Dimitri starts off with the project definition documents which are created in the planning phase.A project definition document should include the following:Basic project data: Goals, objectives andhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/4MLduk16BAk/tips-on-project-definition-documents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/4MLduk16BAk" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/11/tips-on-project-definition-documents.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-8909575922408394123Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:29:00 +00002009-11-04T14:37:16.041-05:00mazdaXeroxWellDynePWWCBAproject world and wcbaWorld Congress of Business AnalystsProject ManagementPW & WCBA is right around the corner, November 16-18 in Anaheim, CA, and we’d like for you to take a look at the keynotes speaking at our upcoming West Coast Conference. Our featured keynotes include Vincent Cirel, SVP / CIO of Norwegian Cruise Line, David King, CIO of WellDyne, Inc., James A. DiMarzio, CIO of Mazda North American Operations, and Richard Baily, VP of Go To Market for Xerox just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/ovKDTmbrsRI/less-than-2-weeks-away-projectworld.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/ovKDTmbrsRI" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/11/less-than-2-weeks-away-projectworld.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-237533847230288672Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:57:00 +00002009-10-27T13:00:00.652-04:00PWWCBAProject Managementproject world 2009This week PW & WCBA would like to introduce to you speaker and guest blogger Gurpreet Singh Kanwar, PMP Manager, Custom Applications, NAV Canada. Take a look below at Gurpreet’s post on the PW blog “Project Change Request” in which he details a specific process to manage change requests in order to ensure that projects will be completed on time, within budget and with the expected feature set. Wehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/e1XGDa0yfjk/key-tips-on-managing-change-requests.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/e1XGDa0yfjk" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/10/key-tips-on-managing-change-requests.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-4202059185865080539Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:19:00 +00002009-10-23T16:24:00.520-04:00project worldZohoGoogleProject mangementPC WorldAccording to PC World, Zoho is joining forces with Google to provide project management tools to both audiences. By using their Google login and password, users will have access to features like:-Assigning tasks to people-Setting milestones and meetings-Sharing documents and running forum discussions and wikis-Online group chat sessions.Read more about the collaboration here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/TSbSkxfU7JI/zoho-and-google-apps-join-forces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/TSbSkxfU7JI" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/10/zoho-and-google-apps-join-forces.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-8179476509581001011Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:42:00 +00002009-10-14T11:46:58.494-04:00Aramark CorporationTrader Joe's CompaniesProjectWorldCoca Colaproject management world congress for business analystsSony Pictures EntertainmentProject ManagementShell InternationalThe companies registered to date page is now up on the ProjectWorld website! So far there's over 80 companies represented with the likes of Aramark Corporation, Trader Joe's Companies, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Shell International, Mazda of North America Inc, Merck & Company Inc, and Coca Cola just to name a few. Take a quick second to view these companies below.http://bit.ly/NykoKhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/CDT7O9JB7qA/companies-registered-to-date-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/CDT7O9JB7qA" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/10/companies-registered-to-date-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-2394577710454745046Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:30:00 +00002009-10-11T00:40:00.805-04:00Hi Everybody,Recently I went through implementing Project Change Management Process. I think it is a must for every project. I think every change requests must be managed to ensure projects will be completed on time, within budget and with the expected feature set. To guard against the risk of failure, organizations specially PMO need to define the project change management process that enables http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/9J7ynn5sF8U/project-change-request.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gurpreet Kanwar)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/9J7ynn5sF8U" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/10/project-change-request.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-8078564390384133629Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:59:00 +00002009-10-07T16:01:55.565-04:00Mary Gormanproject worldProjectWorldIIBA BABPKfree web seminarsYou're now invited to watch the archived web seminar Navigation Tips for Exploring the IIBA BABOK 2.0 presented by Mary Gorman.You can access it here, and mention priority code M2120W3BLOGhttps://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/974065696.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/y5bCrYBQeb0/archived-web-seminar-navigation-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/y5bCrYBQeb0" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/10/archived-web-seminar-navigation-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-3447087908245039818Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:27:00 +00002009-10-02T13:30:15.830-04:00PM Examproject worldPM Prep CastPreparing for the PMPProject ManagementThe PM PrepCast has recently uploaded a video with tips to help you prepare for your PMP exam. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/egE-cWeeMsM/preparing-for-pmp-exam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/egE-cWeeMsM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/10/preparing-for-pmp-exam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-5792718409148462835Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:19:00 +00002009-09-29T16:27:33.488-04:00Kindred HealthcareProgram ManagementTraining TuesdaysProjectWorldproject world and wcbaproject managersProject ManagementPMPJoin us at ProjectWorld on November 17th at 2:30 for a special presentation by Ted Veterano, MBA, PMP, CGEIT, Senior Program Manager, Kindred Healthcare. During this presentation he will address challenges that organizations face in making sure that they are properly grooming and developing project managers within the organization. Additional challenges exist when the project management function http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/7W6l043Fnzg/training-tip-tuesdays-pmwhat-developing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/7W6l043Fnzg" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/training-tip-tuesdays-pmwhat-developing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-7151149959619889601Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:32:00 +00002009-09-25T13:35:55.061-04:00Mary GormanEBG ConsultingBABOKagile requirementsProjectWorldCBAPProject ManagementIIBABody of Knowledge CommitteeDate: Wed, Oct 7, 2009Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDTHave you ever gotten lost when traversing through the IIBA® BABOK® 2.0? How quickly can you find pathways through the Guide? How easily can you trace your way from one key element to another? Whether you are new to the discipline of business analysis, someone studying for the CBAP® or even a seasoned business analysis professional, navigating http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/gS6kDTwR3q8/free-web-seminar-navigation-tips-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/gS6kDTwR3q8" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/free-web-seminar-navigation-tips-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-3136225278425551347Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-09-25T15:53:07.599-04:00PMCIO insightCIO and Project MangementProject management milestonesOrganizational goalsA recent article at CIO Insight looks at the important role that CIOs play when it comes to project management. With project demands higher than ever, and not enough time or staff to properly manage them, proper project management is critical. CIOs can work with the project management team to come up with milestones to properly implement and also work with top management to ensure that the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/IW-XtYwM0VM/cio-is-critical-to-project-management.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/IW-XtYwM0VM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/cio-is-critical-to-project-management.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-2320870750771326899Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:07:00 +00002009-09-22T10:12:52.894-04:00training tip tuesdaysProjectWorldhuman interfaceTeams in project managementProject ManagementMemorial Health SystemsProject management teamsJoin us at ProjectWorld on November 17th at 2:30 for a special presentation by Randal Clark, PMP, LSSBB, Sr. Project Manager for Clinical Systems, Memorial Health Systems. During this presentation you will gain real world insight into what the cost of poor attention to the first 90 days can cause, including a brief overview of four years of watching the results of non-compliance to Best-Practice.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/e_-nGt4rcw4/training-tip-tuesdays-training-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/e_-nGt4rcw4" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/training-tip-tuesdays-training-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-6067652446145597526Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +00002009-09-16T16:47:09.855-04:00Project Management Solutions Groupproject worldSt LouisMedicine facilityArmy constructionProject ManagementAccording to the St. Louis Business Journal, Project Management Solutions Group has been chosen to build a new behavioral medicine facility in Illinois. It will be housed at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Ill. Read more about this new project here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/oHYUtKOkRjU/project-management-group-selected-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/oHYUtKOkRjU" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/project-management-group-selected-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-7636908259827003705Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:29:00 +00002009-09-15T09:45:41.659-04:00Trader Joe's Companiestraining tip tuesdaysSigmoid CurveTraining TuesdaysProjectWorldPWWCBACharles HandyVera Tellerretention techniquesProject Managementproject world 2009Join us at ProjectWorld on November 17th at 12 for a special presentation by Vera Teller, Director Systems and Programming, Trader Joe’s Companies. In this presentation, Teller will speak on to keep best employees within the organization engaged even with the struggle in the current economic climate. This presentation explains the Sigmoid Curve developed by Charles Handy. Knowledge of the Sigmoidhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/Iaau3tc7iH4/training-tip-tuesdays-surfing-sigmoid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/Iaau3tc7iH4" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/training-tip-tuesdays-surfing-sigmoid.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-8251239538617126455Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:14:00 +00002009-09-11T09:17:36.152-04:00project worldproject world novemberProject Management blogproject world 2009project world event newsWe hope that you’re planning to join us for the 2009 PW&WCBA November Event. Among the great speakers and companies in attendance, we’re pleased to announce a brand new hot topic session.To find out more information about the PW&WCBA November event, please visit our event site. Save 20% off your registration when you use code PWWLINKEDINEvent Site: http://http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/Ywdq-IKD5Ek/new-two-part-hot-topic-session-just.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/Ywdq-IKD5Ek" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-two-part-hot-topic-session-just.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-7323919180392869906Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:16:00 +00002009-09-11T09:32:47.928-04:00training tip tuesdaysmazdaIT project managementfree project management softwarebusiness strategyjames a. dimarzioJoin us for on Wednesday, November 18th at 9am for a special keynote presentation by James A. DiMarizo, CIO, Mazda North American Operations. In this presentation, DiMarizo will speak on how aligning IT with corporate goals and strategies may be the key to survival. IT teams who are good "service providers" cam be replaced with lower cost alternatives. But teams with align with the business in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/4e3osCe8CP4/training-tip-tuesdays-aligning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/4e3osCe8CP4" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/training-tip-tuesdays-aligning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-6006552807696519526Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:43:00 +00002009-09-03T09:53:58.599-04:00Bob RiddellEric UllmanProjectWorldIT executivesProjectNewsIT AssetsIT ManagementChallenge: Right now, most IT executives are reducing spending to only the critical costs for day to day operations. Smart, effective IT leaders know that now is the time to prepare for the future, for when the economy turns around. But how can you prepare your organization now for success once things turn around? Stakeholders: CIOs and strategic decision makers within your organizationOverview:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/kY1qT7g9DzM/projectnews-september-newsletter-it-key.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/kY1qT7g9DzM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/projectnews-september-newsletter-it-key.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-6100459215101998821Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:04:00 +00002009-09-02T14:08:43.445-04:00knowlege management webinarsproject management webinarscomplimentary webinarsLisa DiTullioJoin us Thursday, September 102-3PM ESTPriority Code: G1M2120W2BLOGSpace is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/907235425Want to enhance competency and performance in strategic thinking, strategic planning and project management? This program is specifically designed to promote the understanding and practice in the “Business Circle of Life”. Starting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/XRfVfAw3aXA/reminder-free-webinar-next-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/XRfVfAw3aXA" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/reminder-free-webinar-next-week.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-6014738013300493986Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-09-01T09:11:14.879-04:00BoeingTraining TuesdaysProjectWorld blogProjectWorldConferencesProject ManagementJoin us on Monday, November 16 at PW&WCBA 2009 for a presentation by Michael Schertz, Senior Project Manager of Learning and Training Development at Boeing.Currently, the PM team within LTD managed by Michael, addresses approximately 1000 to 1500 projects with life cycles of less than 200 hours. These projects touch all functional areas across the Boeing enterprise and requirement alignment to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/i5Zd98snNn8/training-tip-tuesdays-journey-to-formal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/i5Zd98snNn8" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/09/training-tip-tuesdays-journey-to-formal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-193577632516671856Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:06:00 +00002009-08-31T16:14:32.667-04:00project worldProject management officesproject success rateProject managemetn competenceOrganizational goalsIn a recent article at the Leadership, Teams, and Project Management blog, they look at seven characteristics that make good project management offices great.1. Projects Align with Organizational Goals2. Project Success Rates Increase3. Project Management Competence Increases4. Standards and Templates are Developed and Improved5. PMO Tone is Inviting6. Training is Available7. Learning is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/HyFGwvL4cdo/good-characteristics-of-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/HyFGwvL4cdo" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/08/good-characteristics-of-project.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-6310924039895342324Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:34:00 +00002009-08-28T12:40:03.469-04:00free project management softwarePWWCBAproject management newslifecycle managementagile developmentrallyoracleEarthTimes.org reports that Rally has teamed with Oracle deliver the Rally Connector for Oracle® JDeveloper, extending the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) functionality of Oracle Team Productivity Center to Agile development organizations. Oracle Team Productivity Center helps facilitate a productive team collaboration environment through the integration of existing ALM solutions, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/Duj4oi1gdko/rally-software-teams-with-oracle-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/Duj4oi1gdko" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/08/rally-software-teams-with-oracle-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-4621218071647942622Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:07:00 +00002009-08-26T16:20:15.310-04:00IT Systems Integrationproject worldWorld Vision InternationalDirector of Information SystemsSouthwest AirlinesAdam BrickerAdam BrickerChief Information OfficerWorld Vision InternationalAdam Bricker has a BS in Aerospace Engineering and an MS in Engineering Mathematics and Applied Physics. Adam began his career as an aerospace engineer at General Dynamics, and held various leadership positions before accepting a position as Director of Purchasing and as Director of Information Systems at Southwest Airlines. Adam thenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/lbIexDoAuqw/project-world-speaker-profile-adam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/lbIexDoAuqw" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/08/project-world-speaker-profile-adam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-2343884586348170142Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:06:00 +00002009-08-25T10:11:42.368-04:00laid off workersunemploymentPWWCBAfree web seminarsproject manager blogAlina Dizik of The Wall Street Journal writes that M.B.A's who find themselves laid-off often struggle with keeping their skills sharp. She advocates for individuals to participate in certification programs, meet-ups, conferences and valuable networking opportunities. You might also consider attending free web seminars, which we strive to bring to you frequently.Dizik also offers other ideas: *http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/84oBR7LBllQ/keeping-project-management-skills-sharp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/84oBR7LBllQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/08/keeping-project-management-skills-sharp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9154829860024674999.post-8110140054301244407Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:11:00 +00002009-08-20T09:15:56.596-04:00Project Management blogproject management world congress for business analystsproject management newsWorkers that have been recently laid-off are flocking to community colleges to hone their skills in web design, desktop publishing and project management. The New York Times reports that indivduals who already have degrees are looking for certification in project management to help boost their prospects for a new position. For example, Marc Vivian, 43, found a job right after he took a course at http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Projectworld/~3/UgfDNuVTGuA/project-management-courses-are-booming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Projectworld/~4/UgfDNuVTGuA" height="1" width="1"/>http://pwwbca.blogspot.com/2009/08/project-management-courses-are-booming.html