Project Management
Is MS in Technology Management better or MBA in Project Management?
Feb 4th
Question by Prachi M: Is MS in Technology Management better or MBA in Project Management? I am having 7 years of experience in the software industry as a Software Developer. Now I have to grow further in my area, so was thinking for further studies. But I am confused as to whether I should go for MBA in Project Management or MS in Technology Management?
Best answer:
Answer by SerendipityIt all depends on what your goals are.
This site lists careers for graduates in Technology Management:
http://somweb.utdallas.edu/graduate/masters/itm/careerManagement.php
This site addresses Project Management:
http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/business_technology/mba/project_management.aspx
In today’s competitive business environment, in which technology skills are often outsourced, More >
How to Succeed As a Project Manager
Feb 2nd
How to Succeed As a Project Manager
Article by Tariq Noor Khan
A project manager is the person responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives. Key project management techniques include creating and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the triple constraints for projects, which cost time, money and quality. A PM is often a client representative and has to determine and implement the exact needs of the client based on the knowledge the firm they are representing. Managing a project can be a daunting task. Succeeding in managing a project is a tough ask More >
Benefits of Using Project Management Templates
Feb 1st
Benefits of Using Project Management Templates
Article by Tariq Noor Khan
Multi-million dollar projects have one thing in common, and that is they have to use project management templates in order to report properly. When a project is implemented, it takes more than implementation and results to make it a success; it takes consistent reporting back to the investors which is made easier by using project management templates. Some projects can range from very broad sweeps of what a project is about, the process being done to implement it, and the current status in returns. Other templates are more More >
WINA Announces 2012 Webinar Schedule Popular Webinar Series to Focus on Wireless Reliability, Security and Safety in Industrial Environments
Jan 27th
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) January 25, 2012
The Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (WINA), expert wireless resource for the industrial market, will present a live webinar on ?The Reliability of Wireless Mesh Networks in Industrial Environments? on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. E.S.T.
The WINA webinar will be presented by Brian Cunningham, Applications Engineer, Cooper Bussmann, Wireless Business Unit.
The 40-minute presentation will be followed by a 20-minute live Q&A session. Participants will learn why, with increasing requirements on plant managers to reduce operating costs and increase safety, wireless connectivity is an attractive alternative to buried cable and conduit. As questions remain More >
An Integrated Approach for Better Project Management
Jan 26th
An Integrated Approach for Better Project Management
Article by Patty
Almost every industry has inculcated the practice of project management to overcome the difficulties of managing budgets, time and resources. Project management is defined as the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques applied to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project. Projects can be affected adversely if all issues connected with project management are not integrated efficiently. Lack of effective methods or failed attempts at managing tasks are usually the reason for the failure of a project. By just defining a More >
IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT – What’s the Role of an IT Project Manager
Jan 26th
IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT – What’s the Role of an IT Project Manager
Article by Alexandra Baricuatro
In the field of professionals, the designation project manager can mean a lot of things. But in this specific article, let’s just assume that we are referring to an IT project management officerwho works in field of software development whenever we use the label project manager. While the duties and responsibilities of a project manager cannot be simply encapsulated into mere categories, we will just try to make a generalization of what they usually do for the company so that we can make More >
Presagis to Deliver Visual Database for F-16 Mission Training Center
Jan 22nd
Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) January 18, 2012
Presagis?, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded graphics solutions, today announced that the company has been contracted by Elbit Systems Ltd. to build a visual database based on the Common Database (CDB) specification. The database will be used by Elbit Systems in its mission training center (MTC) for pilots of the Israel Air Force?s (IAF) F-16C/D and F-16I fighter aircraft.
?Presagis will be providing Elbit Systems with a visual database based on the CDB specification to support F-16 pilot training in fast jet, low-altitude, and high resolution flight scenarios,? More >
Project Management 101: What Every Manager Should Know
Jan 22nd
Project Management 101: What Every Manager Should Know
Article by Kylee Smith
Many companies are looking for the scientific edge before they proceed with a project. A project’s success is based more on implementing activities, no matter how large or small while focusing on the objective practices and procedures. This is the basically the job description of the project management team. Everything in the process is tied to a chain of phases with a main goal of ensuring completion of the project at hand while using activities that will utilize and maximize the available resources. Here is a good More >
I want a career change to IT project management. I have my MBA and 10 years of supply chain experience.?
Jan 21st
Question by Rishi Rich: I want a career change to IT project management. I have my MBA and 10 years of supply chain experience.? I just need some insight of what I should do from here. I took six sigma training no project completed yet and I haven’t done the PMMI. For IT project management should I get a minimum of a technical degree in programming or networking or would certification in these areas be fine? Please help.
Best answer:
Answer by ExObviously you are already educated. The more certifications you have, the more potential value you offer the prospective More >
Tips to consider while selecting project management tools
Jan 18th
Tips to consider while selecting project management tools
Article by Lisa Pavel
In today’s world, people need software for each and every activity they perform. A quite famous statement Necessity is the mother of invention is proved true everyday when any new application is launched. Savvy people are trying to make their lives better and smarter. Project management (PM) tools are one such effort which is done to reduce the human efforts in managing and completing business project. Project management tools are in demand by small, mid as well as large size enterprises. These management tools can be helpful to More >
