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A life cycle cost analysis compares alternative assets or methods that fulfill the same requirements but differ with respect to initial costs and …
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When developing and maintaining a professional image in project management there is a lot you are able to do that will not only improve your image, …
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Your portfolio is now loaded with a brand new project management certification in hand and you’re off to interview for that top job—it’s what you …
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People often get confused about managing projects, programs and portfolios. Here, we’ll discuss the important facts about project management vs. …
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Ethics and culture affect decision making. Ethics represents a set of moral principles that guides behavior, and culture is the collective …
Continue ReadingProcrastination and Creativity: A Necessary Combination?
If you are working on an assignment that calls for creativity, then building a period of inactivity into the workflow is not only unavoidable, it is …
Continue ReadingThe Top 5 Fishbone Diagram Software Options to Help You in Your Project Planning Process.
Fishbone diagrams allow visual representation of all potential causes of an effect. It helps to explore various facets of the problem, the relative …
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Emails have displaced the traditional letter as the default method of written business communication. The sheer volume of spam however makes most …
Continue ReadingCommon Barriers to Effective Delegation: What's Holding You Back?
What are the barriers to effective delegation in your business? Does an unwilling task recipient delay company productivity? Does an ineffective …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Responsibilities of the Nonprofit Board of Directors?
If you’re asked to serve as a board member for a nonprofit do you know what this type of endeavor entails? What is expected if you accept the invite, …
Continue ReadingBenefits of SWOT Analysis for Good Teamwork and Project Success
SWOT analysis is a technique used in project management to assist with decision-making. It is useful for project planning and risk management of …
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