Tips for Managing a Business Meeting - Organizing and Running Meetings Efficiently
There are few things that can fray the nerves quite like a business meeting where work and earnings hang in the balance. In order to get a grasp on …
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Trends in Human Resource Management - How Will New Trends Affect Managing Projects?
The trends in human resource management are changing. Some trends are new and due to the economy, while others are emerging due to new rules, new …
Continue ReadingCapability Maturity Model (CMM): Brief History and Applications in Agile Project Management
The Capability Maturity Model is used in process management, especially with regards to software. How did the capability maturity model get started …
Continue ReadingExplaining the Different Types of Feasibility Studies
Do you know about the different types of feasibility studies? If not, this article is for you. Learn about economic feasibility, resource …
Continue ReadingHow is Little's Law Used in Lean Six Sigma?
This article explains what Little’s Law is and how it is used in Lean Six Sigma. An example is also used to illustrate the application of …
Continue ReadingMethods for Not Firing an Employee or Project Team Member
One of the hardest parts about working in management is having to fire an employee. It’s especially heartbreaking if you suspect the person …
Continue ReadingTeam Based Compensation Plans: How to Recognize Individual Effort
Understanding and developing compensation plans can be extremely difficult for non-HR employees. However, by following only five simple steps, anyone …
Continue ReadingBeyond Traditional Performance Appraisals: Three Components of Effective Team Performance Evaluations With Templates
Most managers dread completing annual performance reviews because they are extremely time consuming often provide little insight into true …
Continue ReadingDeveloping Successful Teams: 6 Habits of Highly Effective Teams
Many define successful teams according to specific leadership styles, member skill sets, task definition, and complementary traits. In the book Six …
Continue ReadingTom's Planner Review: Gantt Chart Software for Project Managers
Creating a Gantt chart to monitor a project’s schedule doesn’t have to be a laborious task for a project manager. Tom’s Planner has developed a …
Continue ReadingThe Challenge of Creating a Culture That Embraces Change
Change is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it is always pleasant or well received by your employees. Here are some tips for getting others to …
Continue ReadingTop 12 Reasons Why Agile Projects Fail
This article lists and explains the top 12 reasons Agile projects fail. Learn the reasons and avoid them in your next project.
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