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| Project
Management Library |
| Project Management Defined |
| Project Management Defined.pdf |
This article defines Project Management and reviews the five main process groups. |
| What's In Your PM Toolbox? |
| What's In Your PM Toolbox.pdf |
"What's In Your PM Toolbox?" - A presentation outlining a sample of items that every PM should be aware of and use. |
| Earned Value Management |
| Please request document |
EVM- Software Project: Financial analysis that goes one step beyond “Budget versus Actual." (This is a single-period case study.)
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| Please request document |
EVM Comprehensive Case Study: Building A Playhouse
(This is a multi-period case study.) |
| EVM Definitions |
EVM- Definitions, Terms, and Calculations |
| Simple EVM.pdf |
Simple EVM Presentation, covering basic definitions, formulas, and application. |
| Risk Management |
| Create A Risk Management Plan.pdf |
"Great presentation yesterday!! One of the best I've seen at a PMI meeting in the last couple years." Steve Boswell |
| Top 25 Risks In IT Projects.pdf |
The “Top 25 Risks in IT Projects”
presentation will explore the most common risks encountered by project
managers on these types of projects. In addition to typical admin,
operations, and budget risks, IT projects face a wide range of hurdles
that must be expected and overcome. |
| Requirements
Traceability Matrix |
| RTM.pdf |
The Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) is a tool to help ensure that the project’s scope, requirements, and deliverables remain “as is” when compared to the baseline. |
| RTM Presentation.pdf |
RTM Presentation, a practical approach |
| The
Triple Constraint and RSS Matrix |
| The
Triple Constraint and RSS Matrix.pdf |
This
presentation explains what happens
when a project experiences changes
and dilemma facing the Project
Manager. The Triple Constraint
and RSS Matrix are Project Management
tools that can be used to deal
with changing priorities. |
| Why do most projects fail? |
| Reasons why projects fail.pdf |
There are many reasons why projects (both simple and complex) fail. This article highlights some of the most common reasons for failure. |
| Project Charter Template |
| Project Charter |
This (comprehensive) charter template can be used to initiate a new project. |
| Status Report Template |
| Status Report |
For consulting, there are many variations of Status Reports. This is my favorite template. |
Technology Presentations |
| Security Information and Event Management |
| SIEM Presentation |
Introduction to SIEM and implementation strategies. |
| Building A Knowledge Base |
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The presentation discusses the elements of “Knowledge Management” (KM) and how organization can begin to build a knowledge base in support of Programs and Projects. The discussion will include ownership of KM, goals and strategies, knowledge audits and understanding Explicit vs Tacit knowledge, gathering knowledge, and publishing of knowledge. |
| SaaS Service Level Agreements |
SaaS SLA Presention
SLA Example |
“This
presentation will help you get a basic understanding of typical Service as a
Software (SaaS) Service Level Agreements (SLA) and key components that should
be included.” |
| Career Information |
| Career Search Articles |
| Career Search Articles |
This Zip file contains a set of mission critical articles that you should read if you are out there looking for a job. Included in this set is the "Job Seach and Process Guide" that was co-created with Andy Wergedal (thanks Andy). |
| Job Search and Process Guide |
"Job Seach and Process Guide" is a step-by-step procedure that will help you navigate through the steps of preparing for your next interview. This document was co-created with Andy Wergedal (thanks Andy). |
Interview Your Recruiter Presentation
Questions For Interview |
"Interview Your Recruiter" - Questions and approach to follow when contacted by a recruiter, staffing firm, or IT Consulting company. Don't go into an interview blind, be prepared and do some pre-screeing ahead of time. |
| Recommended reading for new grads and job seekers |
| The First 90 Days - Michael D. Watkins
Never Eat Alone - Keith Ferrazzi
You Are A Brand – Catherine Kaputa
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey
How To Make People Like You In 90 Seconds Or Less - Nicholas Boothman
How To Connect In Business In 90 Seconds Or Less - Nicholas Boothman |
| Risks of Subcontracting |
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This presentation outlines key considerations when becoming a "subcontractor" on a project. |
| Project S-Corp |
Project S Corp Presentation
S-Corp Business Checklist |
The Project S Corp presentation will address the questions of “why” and
“how” does a consultant become an “S Corp.” In recent years, many
staffing firms no longer offer the option of employing sole-proprietor
consultants. The 1099 option is becoming extinct. Your options could
be limited to being an employee (W-2) or working as a Corp-To-Corp (S
Corp being an option). |
