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Business Alignment - Working With Requirements
White Paper An insufficient understanding of the requirements that are driving the project causes most of these failures. Select Perspective has always emphasized the importance of gaining and maintaining a very clear view of the... [09 Nov 2009]
How File Fragmentation Occurs on Windows XP / Windows Server 2003
White Paper A while ago there was a little research project to find out exactly how fragmentation occurs on Windows XP. It was sparked by some users at a past trade show that mentioned that having all the free space defragmented... [06 Nov 2009]
'Incompetent': Watchdog's verdict on prisoner database
News Chair of the PAC, Edward Leigh, said of the programme that was designed to implement a single database between the Prison Service and the National Probation Service: "Even we were surprised by the extent of the failure of C-Nomis",... [03 Nov 2009]
The Executive Guide to Business Analyst and Project Management Terminology
White Paper Project management has been increasing in visibility both inside and outside the executive office. This glossary is a guide to the most commonly used business analysis and project management terms. It is... [03 Nov 2009]
What Is Formal Project Management and Who Needs It?
White Paper Over the past 15 years, project management as a profession has migrated from construction and manufacturing into virtually all other business sectors, including the IT sector. The Project Management... [03 Nov 2009]
Conflict Resolution and the Project Manager
White Paper Project managers deal with conflict. If you are a project manager, and you have not yet experienced conflict in your project, don't be overly concerned - you will soon enough. Some... [03 Nov 2009]
Applying Knowledge Management to Project Management
White Paper This white paper will examine some of the aspects of this field of study, including what knowledge management is, why it is important, how you can apply knowledge management to project management, and how Communities of... [03 Nov 2009]
What Every IT Manager Needs To Know About Project Management
White Paper Adopting project management practices will make the work of effectively managing change in the IT environment easier and more consistent. This white paper examines the project management best practices... [03 Nov 2009]
Introduction to Requirements: Critical Details That Make or Break a Project
White Paper Requirements exist for virtually any components of a project or task. For example, a project may require specific methods, expertise levels of personnel, or the format of deliverables. This whitepaper... [03 Nov 2009]
Managing Risk - An Integrated Approach
White Paper When, and how, should a project manager address risk? Project managers can and should address risk management in coordination with the all other project management processes. The short... [03 Nov 2009]
Changes to the PMBOK® Guide, 4th Edition, and What You Should Know
White Paper In December 2008, The Project Management Institute (PMI®) released the 4th edition version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide), the Project... [03 Nov 2009]
Tips on Applying for and Passing the PMP or CAPM Exam: Updated for PMBOK 4th Edition
White Paper The number of Project Managers getting certified is growing every year, and certification helps Project Managers differentiate themselves from their co-workers or other job applicants. Certification also... [03 Nov 2009]
Establishing the Requirements Baseline
White Paper Did you know that problems with Requirements have been shown to contribute to as much as 25% of project failures? In this On Demand Web Seminar, Global Knowledge course director and instructor Jim Swanson presents an... [03 Nov 2009]
Managing SharePoint in an Enterprise Environment
White Paper Planning is a very important part of any project. Without a good plan, you could find yourself without essential components, leaving you with a poorly performing infrastructure that is hard to manage. [03 Nov 2009]
Management Techniques in a Matrix Organization
White Paper This on-demand seminar introduces you to the basic concepts and practices of matrix management, including how to negotiate for and with resources, how to influence others, and how to delegate project work. [03 Nov 2009]