Introduction Complex interactions among the species inhabiting our planet are only beginning to be appreciated and understood. To maintain our good health, we humans are highly dependent on a stable, healthy environment. Environmental changes can lead both to species extinction and to overpopulation, and both situations may have adverse effects on human health. On the [...]
The Virtual World and the VPModel In the dawn of the 21st century, project management discipline faces a new challenge, the transition to the virtual world. It was only a matter of time that the -virtual- trend would hit project management too. But what exactly do we mean by -virtual-? Virtual teams involves the amalgamation [...]
For users looking for web-based project management tools, plenty are available at monthly access rates. adress bar image by Wiktor Osiecki from Fotolia.com Web-based project management software is an alternative for remote employees that require access to one application from a variety of locations. A number of tools available for use, such as Celoxis or [...]
Project management certification helps work teams get things done. builder and the project manager image by Dmitri MIkitenko from Fotolia.com Professionals across many disciplines have found they benefit from learning project management. Two organizations, the Project Management Institute and the American Academy of Project Management, offer certification programs that lead to professional designations such as [...]
Project Management is a core function of any business since it involves the planning and managing of resources in order to accomplish goals. Project management training is an imperative resource because completing a project requires meticulous organizational skills and strong attention to deadlines. The Training The majority, if not all, of the training can normally [...]
Project management software can help bring a project in on time and within budget. business colleagues preparing for business meeting image by Vladimir Melnik from Fotolia.com Project management tools can help bring order to complex jobs. They can help identify issues, organize staff and delegate tasks each step of the way. These tools also make [...]
Understanding project management principles is one thing, but implementing them in a real-world situation is another. Seasoned project managers have learned, through trial and error, project management best practices. While no two projects are the same, there are certain things you can do to make your project successful. Communicate Effective communication is critical in project [...]
Having the right project-management tools can help even some of the most experienced project managers complete their projects on time and on budget. Project management also requires knowledge, experience and expertise. Using tools simply increases the odds of a project being completed successfully. Using a mixture of effective planning tools will increase your chances of [...]
URS Corporation Project Management Certification is a training program offered by the URS Corporation, an engineering and construction firm. URS is a publicly owned corporation headquartered in San Francisco, California. The URS Corporation is listed as URS on the New York Stock Exchange. Project Management Certification URS requires its project managers to perform their duties [...]
Introduction to what makes a good manager Busy managers want to know answers to the question of what makes a good manager andneed a management resource they can rely on to provide essential know-how that can be applied immediately. This artilce assemblesan A-Z (we call it an ‘alphabet soup’) ofmanagement wisdomthat will prove equally valuable [...]
