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Dec 9, 2011
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The One Thing To Do For Kaizen Budgeting

Project Management Wonderland ― What kind of budgetary plan would you believe that the most effective retailer in the world uses? Had you thought that Wal-Mart is a follower of the practice of the Kaizen budgeting approach, you would be correct! Every month, Wal-Mart’s... (More)
Posted on Dec 9th, 2011
Dec 8, 2011
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The Japanese Success Secret of Making Profitable Financial Plans

Project Management Wonderland ― Can you name the fiscal plan that is used normally in a lucrative merchant industry? If your answer is Wal-Mart, you have guessed accurately. Wal-Mart applies Kaizen budgeting accounting to lower its expenses and to increase its profit. The Kaizen... (More)
Posted on Dec 8th, 2011
Nov 6, 2011
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Kaizen Project Management

Project Management Course ― This methodology that is being discussed about picking a project for a particular Kaizen event will apply to many projects as well as improvement objectives.  It is important that some particular items are considered regarding initial kaizen... (More)
Posted on Nov 6th, 2011
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Elton Mayo’s Serendipitous Management Mishap

Project Management Course ― Similar to the drastic changes in industrial production methods brought about by the industrial revolution, revolutionary changes have taken place in business and project management in America between 1920 and 1940. These changes redefined the role... (More)
Posted on Nov 6th, 2011
Oct 21, 2011
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Picking the Best Project Management Software for You

Project Management Course ― Are you in the market for project management software? Do you want to make sure that you invest in the most appropriate project management software for your business’s needs? If so, you may be confused on how to pick the best project management... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Managing Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Project Management Course ― Conflict is unavoidable.  Regardless of where you are, conflict is everywhere no matter who you are.  It’s not rare to hear of disputes turning into long, drawn out lawsuits.  Something as simple as a difference in personalities between team... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Functional Organizational Structure

Project Management Course ― Among the numerous types of organization management structures, the functional organizational structure finds its place.  An organization needs structure for achieving common goals – the functional model is structured hierarchically with a strong... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Project Leadership vs. Project Management

Project Management Course ― Project managers (PM) are naturally considered leaders since they claim near total responsibility for their projects. Though they do not manage the resources in some occasions, still they are project leaders. One cannot take both management and ... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Strong Matrix Organization

Project Management Course ― Strong matrix organizations were unheard of earlier than the 1970’s, as almost every large business operated in a functional organizational structure according to a "silo" model.   In this older structure, workers functioned in... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Project Management Tip: How to Detect and Avoid Procrastination

Project Management Course ― Project Management World Today has an great article in the PM Tips section called : Procrastination – Detection and Avoidance. This paper provides interesting insight into the causes and impacts of procrastination on projects.  Most importantly,... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Matrix Organizational Structure - History and Styles

Project Management Course ― Until the 1970’s, normal, big organizations had tendency to operate in "silos", rational divisions where basically separated groups of workers would report to a line manager or functional manager. Matrix systems emerged as an effort to... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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What is a Project Manager?

Project Management Course ― A project manager, quite simply defined, is an individual who is responsible for the entire project. He or she is not responsible for completing every task. Indeed, it is unlikely that the manager would even have every skill needed to complete all... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Project Management vs. ITIL Release Management

Project Management Course ― Danielle Baker had an interesting post over on PMHut about Project Management vs. ITIL release management. It seems that quite a few people are confused by the distinction. In fact, I’ve even noticed that senior IT managers don’t... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Construction Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management Course ― Project management is the art of organizing and managing resources in an efficient method which completes the project at hand in the way it was intended. A project is a temporary task which creates either a product or service, so managing each... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Online Project Management Courses - Organizing Success

Project Management Course ― Online Project Management Courses are a practical and efficient way to build and develop the crucial skills you need to manage projects successfully. Effective project management is essential to the smooth running of every business and organisation,... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
Oct 20, 2011
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Simple Project Management Certification

Project Management Wonderland ― The most convoluted applications call for different Gantt or PERT charts or similar project management applications and tools. But many jobs are a lot easier. They involve fewer workers and don’t take as much time to complete. When that’s... (More)
Posted on Oct 20th, 2011
Oct 19, 2011
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Fishbone Diagram: Best Choice for Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis

Project Management Wonderland ― As you commence the fishbone analysis to find the root cause, ensure that you discover and then keep track of the categories for your problem. Define the problem precisely then take time to address all conceivable causes. No idea is ignored during... (More)
Posted on Oct 19th, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
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Critical Professional Abilities: Managing Projects

Project Management Wonderland ― Every field requires that you have skills of controlling projects properly and proficiently. It is really not a business specific issue, but rather a work mentality. There are plenty of benefits to being a great project manager. Excellent project... (More)
Posted on Oct 13th, 2011
Oct 9, 2011
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Keep Project Management Alive

Project Management Wonderland ― Everyone is going through a tough time as European and the U.S. economies are again showing a sign of slow down with fears that they might even further slump down to recession.  As precautionary measures, the businessmen are trying to reduce their... (More)
Posted on Oct 9th, 2011
Oct 2, 2011
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The Benefits of a Gantt Chart in Project Management

Project Management Wonderland ― Complex tasks require fantastic project management software in addition to tools meant for scheduling such as PERT and Gantt charts, however scores of less demanding projects that necessitate few personnel in a short time period can also indicate a... (More)
Posted on Oct 2nd, 2011
Sep 30, 2011
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Recruiting for Excellence – Mind your Maslow

Project Management Wonderland ― The Maslow hierarchy of needs transcends nearly all aspects of life, however none more so than the business world. Staff members are at such staggered stages of living that the odds for tension are of significant concern in business. Even as a boss... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
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PMP Training Break – Trying Quick Photo feature

Project Management Wonderland ― The class is taking a break now, so I thought I’d try out this neat WordPress mobile feature. Filed under: PMP (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
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Motivation: What Moves us to Action?

Project Management Wonderland ― It has often been debated, how people become inspired to do something. The idea of motivation suggests a perspective wherein someone is likely to do or fulfill a task in return for something which pleases them. To provide an example, sex presents the... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
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Managing People: Theory X Managers Are Baby Killers

Project Management Wonderland ― Douglas McGregor‘s Human Side of Enterprise McGregor articulated the two distinct assumptions or strategies regarding employee motivation. He referred to the belief that people inherently dislike work as Theory X. Workers, according to the... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
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Gantt Charts FTW!

Project Management Wonderland ― Using Gantt Charts Having defined the work breakdown structure, you should have a list of tasks which would need to be finished in order to produce the desired outcomes. These tasks will have dependencies and durations and hence can be scheduled. Now... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
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Project Management Training for the PMP

Project Management Wonderland ― The most intensive project management certification available, lots of people are working on their project management training to keep up with today’s crazy pace of continually revised processes and new breakthroughs in the field of project... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
Sep 26, 2011
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Team Building: Collaborative Activities Enhance Employee Rapport

Project Management Course ― The business world has changed significantly since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. The structure of employment when it comes to contemporary workers is becoming progressively more focused, isolating, and cold. Although modern technology... (More)
Posted on Sep 26th, 2011
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Benefits of a Project Management Training Course

Project Management Course ― Lots of folks are planning to take training courses to become properly certified not to mention accredited as a Project Management Professional, or PMP. They’re motivated to take up education because of the benefits and advantages that a... (More)
Posted on Sep 26th, 2011
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Theory X Manager: Eeek!

Project Management Course ― You’ve heard of them. You’ve seen them on shows like Outsourced , Office Space , and Dilbert . Heck! You’ve probably even worked for one… the dreaded… Theory X Manager Douglas McGregor used the concept of the Theory X manager as a... (More)
Posted on Sep 26th, 2011
Sep 24, 2011
Steve Wilheir and Amar Chaitanya are now friends.
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