Tag: Project Management 10 posts
9 IT Management Mistakes CIOs Cannot Afford to Make
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ December 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
The CIO of an organization is responsible for managing the IT department as a captain must right a ship. However, as infrastructures change and new technology impacts the efficiency of a workforce, new management pitfalls may arise that hinder a company’s progress from top to bottom.
Why ITIL Certification is Perfect for IT Project Managers
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ September 12, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments
Are you an IT project manager looking to improve your employment prospects and become a better project manager? See why the ITIL certification is the perfect complement to your project management skills.
IT Certification Update: April 2011
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ April 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
IT certifications and exams are constantly being changed, updated and revised. In this month’s IT certification update we’ll take a look at Cisco exam changes, new certifications from Microsoft, Google, PMI and much more.
Project+ Exam Prep: The Art of Negotiation
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ September 24, 2010 ⋅ One comment
A project is defined as a series of interconnected activities that all point to a single goal. And, through the activities, at every juncture, negotiations are the catalysts that make way for smooth functioning of a project. Negotiation in common sense is the best value we can get for our money. But, in a project, [...]
Project+ Exam Prep: Importance of Communication in a Project
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ September 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
The power of communication can make or break an individual, or a company for that matter. It distinguishes between success and failure, and is vital for all walks of life and the importance is pinnacle in all industries across the continents. Likewise, in a project, communication is the key to success and experienced project managers [...]
Project+ Exam Prep: How to Be A Good People Manager
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ September 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
People form an integral part of a project. A project cannot exist without people; computers and network routers don’t do the actual job, they are just facilitators. Managing people effectively is an art which is yet to be perfected for the most part, and the accountability solely lies with the project manager — most of [...]
How to Create a Project Management Plan
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ August 23, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
A project management plan is what holds the key to success in any project. It is a document that not only defines your project, but guides the project’s progress through completion. I like to think of the project management plan as an encyclopedia that tells me what will go on in a project, providing insight [...]
3 Reasons Why the Project+ Certification is a Must-Have for 2010
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ August 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Project management is not the first thing that comes to mind when most people think about IT skills, jobs, roles or careers. But this is definitely changing as project management is becoming not only the top IT skill, but also an in demand and well paid position in the field. Here are top 3 reasons [...]
Project Management for Dummies: Defining the Project
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ August 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Project was a word meant to be a jargon of sorts, but things have changed over the years. The word has lost its parlance and is now pretty much standard speech across all sections and geographies. You might hear housewives say that they have taken up a new project to redo their garden or a [...]
How to Obtain Your Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ February 8, 2010 ⋅ One comment
The overwhelming majority of IT professionals that I have met or interacted with want to reach a level in their careers which engages in managing projects, resources or services. Management has become the ultimate pinnacle of most career oriented workers today. One way to reserve a chair at the management table is through business schools; [...]