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Links for 2010-08-31 [del.icio.us]
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2010-09-01):
zeroclipboard - Project Hosting on Google CodeGood enough cross browser, Flash backed "copy to clipboard" implementation.
Significant Weaknesses in Commercial Skills & Expertise
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-30):
200billion Government Projects at RiskProjects, like businesses, often fail because they are not properly managed, and concern is growing over the lack of experienced project managers with the skills and knowledge base needed to deliver the large projects and programmes being planned over the coming years. A small number of recent headlines;- The strong consensus has been that the NHS and DH need commercial skills as never before DH- Out of Control: How the Government overspends on capital proj...(truncated)...
If You Are A Project Manager, Get Your PMP Certification
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-30):
If you are like me, it doesn't really matter how much you are making, you need a pay raise! Vicky Wrona of Global knowledge did a study of Project Manager salaries and discovered that certified PMPs recieve 15-30% more than their non-certified co-workers! Don't you think it would be worth passing that PMP exam for a 15 to 30% raise? Of course it would. There are some other things that, as a project manager, you have to understand. People count on you. They count on you, as the pr...(truncated)...
Appreciating Ze Frank
Abstract from sneedleflipsockTheBlog (Indexed 2010-08-28):
M’colleagues and I became addicted to Ze Frank’s daily video, “The Show,” in 2006. We admired Ze’s humor, his creativity, his ability to think of wacky projects for his fans to attempt, his engaging openness. The awareness that this was a strictly limited, once in a lifetime, 365-days-only experiment in online media arts just made [...]
Ten points on Freedom and the Mosque (w/Video)
Abstract from Berkun blog (Indexed 2010-08-26):
I’ve never done a “low quality webcam video speaking to camera” thing before, but felt compelled to do so on this issue. Hope you’ll watch it first. But if you get bored or hate videos, here’s a loose summary of...
Links for 2010-08-25 [del.icio.us]
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2010-08-26):
Content with Style - A CSS FrameworkAppFuse made this popular enough that I really should bookmark it. Especially considering how often I run into projects that use AF as a starting point.
Motown becomes Growtown
Abstract from sneedleflipsockTheBlog (Indexed 2010-08-26):
Once a symbol of 2oth century manufacturing success, the city of Detroit has been hit hard by financial issues and a rapidly-changing marketplace. City authorities have tried several times in the last few decades to revive Detroit’s fortunes. Today 33,000 empty lots and vacant houses litter the city. The once-wealthy magnet for immigrants and big [...]
Catching Up With my Email Newsletter
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2010-08-25):
I have been delinquent for those of you who subscribe to my email newsletter. I have not published one since April. On the other hand, I just posted Park Projects You Can’t Staff, For Now. The next newsletter is scheduled for Thursday morning. In case you’re wondering, I post the most immediate past newsletter when [...]
Rules to live by
Abstract from Berkun blog (Indexed 2010-08-24):
Buster Benson, the super creative guy who made 750words (helps you write), Locavore (helps you eat), 8:36pm project (helps you remember), co-founded the arts collective McLeod Residence, and blogs here gave me this morning’s inspiration. From his site I found...
10 Steps to project managment success
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-24):
Want to improve your project success? In this article well tell you in what way, by naming our Topmost 10 hints. So here they are...10 Points To have a Successful Project1. Beginning out: Make certain that when you start out your customer specifies their requirements in depth. You want to recognize exactly what it is that must be presented, to who and under what circumstances. Make it proper, write it up orderly and get them to sign it off. This document will turn the ground upon which to evalua...(truncated)...
Austin Java Developer Job Market
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2010-08-23):
I stopped getting paid some time in late January of 2010. My "former" company still paid for my health care while they hoped to bring me back on "very soon." Between then and roughly the beginning of July I kind of just hung out and piddled around. I wrote an Android game for the hell [...]
Links for 2010-08-22 [del.icio.us]
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2010-08-23):
Styling the button element with sliding doors | Filament Group, Inc., Boston, MADecent graphical button in html and css.jquerycurvycorners - Project Hosting on Google CodeBetter rounded corners than the previous JQuery plugin I had found. This one will correctly handle IE8 and more complicated backgrounds under the rounded object (such as gradient fills).
Enterprise Gold at SXSW
Abstract from Cote’s Weblog (Indexed 2010-08-19):
(Cross posted from my work blog.) It’s panel promotion time for SXSW 2010. This year, I’m going for a panel on selling to the enterprise, targeted at the SXSW crowd, of course. I thought this would be a fun contrast to the consumer-heavy, “free” stuff that the SXSW sessions and panels are usually full of. [...][Image]
What Should Done Mean, Coda
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2010-08-18):
Last week at Agile 2010, Joshua Kerievsky and I facilitated an Open Jam session (open space) about what done means. We discussed a variety of points. I believe we eventually agreed that context matters. It’s important to know what your product success criteria are. If you don’t use a project charter where you define success [...]
What is Project Benefits Management?
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-16):
Usually a project is considered successful if groups of the project parameters like cost, time and scope are properly selected and match the expectations of project stakeholders. Some people devote much time and many efforts trying to initiate, plan, track and manage their projects, but they often dont give a great deal of thoughts to actually the benefits of each project.When initiating a new project, identifying benefits seems to be a quite obvious goal for the project. However, many projects ...(truncated)...
What is 'Project Benefits Management'?
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-16):
Usually a project is considered successful if groups of the project parameters like cost, time and scope are properly selected and match the expectations of project stakeholders. Some people devote much time and many efforts trying to initiate, plan, track and manage their projects, but they often dont give a great deal of thoughts to actually the benefits of each project.When initiating a new project, identifying benefits seems to be a quite obvious goal for the project. However, many projects ...(truncated)...
Searching for Healthcare IT Leadership - Uncovering Your IT Practices
Abstract from Anticlue (Indexed 2010-08-16):
Simply put, it is time for Healthcare to catch up with technology. Healthcare IT has been the Cinderella in waiting way too long, and folks we have a mess on our hands. Poor Leadership and Heroic Getter Done Right Now...
Social Media: The Double Edged Sword
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-10):
As the expansion of social media websites accelerates, many project managers have asked themselves, Is the time I spend with my marketing team building social networks worth it or am I wasting my time? Well, the answer is yes. A recent study conducted by the Nielsen consulting group says that 36% of [an internet users] time is spent communicating and networking across social networks, blogs, and personal email and instant message. So, it is obvious that the more time spent constructing your comp...(truncated)...
Project Management with Google Wave
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-04):
Experts say that up to 90% of a project managers time is spent on communication either with stakeholders, project team, suppliers or upper management within the organization. That volume speaks about the importance of communication to any project. Experienced project managers can relate to this, when communications is done properly, the project is more likely to achieve its objectives.Easy formula! Not really. Managing communication is one of the most challenging tasks for a project manager. Dai...(truncated)...
Skills and experience are not enough
Abstract from Project Management Blog (Indexed 2010-08-04):
My conviction, from the past learnings, especially in managing people is, we need more than just skills and experience to deliver.I will start with 3 major buckets when looking for resources in a project team. For that matter, into the organization.1. Skills2. Experience3. QualitiesSkills are the knowledge elements required for the job. You advertize them prominently. Experience is obvious which is also advertized prominently. The last, but most important one, which is often not even realized an...(truncated)...