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PMBOK 3rd edition vs PMBOK 4th edition & references

On July 1, 2009

PMBOK 3rd ed PMBOK 4th ed 4.1 Develop Project Charter 4.1 Develop Project Charter 4.2 Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement 4.3 Develop Project Management Plan 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan 4.4 Direct and Manage Project Execution 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution 4.5 Monitor and Control Project Work 4.4 Monitor and Control Project Work 4.6 [...]

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When should seek a PMP certification?

On November 20, 2008

Takeaway: Should a manager in midcareer seek a PMP certification? Which IT areas are best suited to the PMP? Learn why the PMP is right for certain IT managers–and what motivated one seasoned PM to get the certification.

You’ve moved up through the IT ranks over the years. You’ve seen projects that made it and [...]

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Avoiding Project Failure

On November 17, 2008

It is true that every project is unique; however the underlying causes of project failure are usually restricted to a few specific areas. Once we know what these are we can take steps to minimise the chance of problems in these areas and increase the likelihood of success.

Poor Project Initiation

The Problem:

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