Software Change Management: Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration

December 30, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Change Management | Comments(0)
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www.ibm.com Mik Kersten of Tasktop Technologies speaks about the Open Service for Lifecycle Collaboration initiative. The initiative provides open source and enables integration between different applications, offering tools for seamless change management. [Mik Kersten, Tasktop Technologies] My name is Mik Kersten; Im the CEO of Tasktop Technologies, the company behind the Eclipse Mylyn project. Last year at the Rational Software Development Conference we learned about the Open Service for Lifecycle Collaboration initiative. And at the same time, at Tasktop we were struggling in a way to create the connector for IBM ClearQuest. So we realized that in order to do this, we wanted to leverage open APIs and we wanted to build our commercial integrations on top of both the open source Eclipse and Mylyn APIs, but also specifications that we could count on and that could work for other kinds of ALM ALM integrations. And thats exactly what OSLC is. It enables us to do that and to both provide an open source implementation and our commercial extensions to have a seamless integration between ClearQuest and the Eclipse IDE. So we’ve got—an interesting thing thats happening with change management in that theres been such a broad range of tools, of issue trackers, or bug trackers, of defect tracking tools and [...?...] tools. And none of these tools have had standard APIs to this point. So what OSLC does is provides this common layer, this common rest [?] space, web service APIs, that …

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ITIL v3 Service Knowledge Management System

December 29, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In ITIL | Comments(0)
IsleBeeBach asked:

This video introduces the concept of the service knowledge management system (SKMS) asexplained in the ITIL v3 volume Service Transition. The video is one out of a series of study aids for students studying the topic ITI597 with Charles Sturt University. The ITI597 module is provided in a dynamic online and real-time interactive environment, and supported with a virtual study environment located in SecondLife space, and videos such as these. As subject coordinator I provide live web based sessions for all ITI597 students at least once a week, and strongly support any multimedia technology that makes blended and passionate learning a reality. ITIL ® is a Registered Trade Mark, and a Registered Community Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce, and is registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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Why is the Implementation of Projects Important to Strategic Planning?

December 27, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Strategic Planning | Comments(3)
creed_crackers asked:

And what is meant by an integrative approach to project management? Why is this approach important in today’s environment?
sorry.. i’m a new student who take business courses here… can’t find in the websites…

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Resource and Capacity Management – Project Portfolio Management

December 27, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Portfolio Management | Comments(0)

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ITIL v3 Change Management Process Relationships

December 27, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Change Management,ITIL | Comments(0)
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This video introduces the process relationships for the change management process asexplained in the ITIL v3 volume Service Transition. The video is one out of a series of study aids for students studying the topic ITI597 with Charles Sturt University. The ITI597 module is provided in a dynamic online and real-time interactive environment, and supported with a virtual study environment located in SecondLife space, and videos such as these. As subject coordinator I provide live web based sessions for all ITI597 students at least once a week, and strongly support any multimedia technology that makes blended and passionate learning a reality. ITIL ® is a Registered Trade Mark, and a Registered Community Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce, and is registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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ITIL v3 Service Catalog

December 25, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In ITIL | Comments(0)
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This video introduces the business and technical service catalog asexplained in the ITIL v3 volume Service Design. The video is one out of a series of study aids for students studying the topic ITI597 with Charles Sturt University. The ITI597 module is provided in a dynamic online and real-time interactive environment, and supported with a virtual study environment located in SecondLife space, and videos such as these. As subject coordinator I provide live web based sessions for all ITI597 students at least once a week, and strongly support any multimedia technology that makes blended and passionate learning a reality. ITIL ® is a Registered Trade Mark, and a Registered Community Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce, and is registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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ITIL Simplified

December 23, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In ITIL | Comments(0)
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A Simple Overview of ITIL for those who don’t have the time. Get to know about the ITIL Best Practices, the different processes and how to implement it for your organisation. This short video is presented by ManagEngine.

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The Role of the Project Manager in Corporate Strategic Planning

December 20, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Strategic Planning | Comments(0)

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Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management (Theory in Practice (O’Reilly))

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Workplace Communication | Comments(0)

In the updated edition of this critically acclaimed and bestselling book, Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice, and the new edition now adds more value for leaders and managers of projects everywhere. Based on his nine years of experience as a program manager for Internet Explorer and

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Make Things Happen!: Readymade Tools for Project Management (How to Be Better)

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Tools | Comments(0)

A quick reference guide to vital tools, checklists and guidelines for setting up and managing projects. A valuable resource for managers, sponsors, team members or leaders.

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Franklincovey Projectsplus For Outlook

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Technology | Comments(0)

Each day, professionals at every level perform key duties as part of a group effort to complete an important project. That’s why equipping yourself with robust resources that increase your efficiency and help you meet deadlines is a surefire way to career longevity and prosperity. To that end, the brilliant new ProjectsPlus v.5 for Microsoft Outlook offers simple, intuitive project management for everyday professionals-and it runs inside your existing Microsoft Outlook application. ProjectsPlus

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Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Practical Tools for Leaders and Teams

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Strategic Planning | Comments(0)

When Fortune Magazine estimated that 70% of all strategies fail, it also noted that most of these strategies were basically sound, but could not be executed. The central premise of Strategic Project Management Made Simple is that most projects and strategies never get off the ground because of adhoc, haphazard, and obsolete methods used to turn their ideas into coherent and actionable plans. Strategic Project Management Made Simple is the first book to couple a step-by-step process with an inter

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Six Sigma Quality for Business and Manufacture

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Six Sigma | Comments(0)

Six Sigma is Business and Industry’s newest recognized quality program. This text provides information and instructions for new and current quality professionals in order to help employ methods to attain Six Sigma defect quality assurance within their company.

All areas of business and manufacture are covered. Detailed checklists, questionnaires and forms assist personnel in developing their own programs to ‘prevent’ problems from occurring and to solve new and long-term problems in servi

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Project Portfolio Management: A View from the Management Trenches

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Portfolio Management | Comments(0)

Written by ten successful project portfolio managers from companies including AAA, Boeing, Franklin Templeton, Johnson & Johnson, Safeway, and the UK Government, this easy-to-follow guide takes you through the project portfolio management process. It’s based on what actually works, giving you a clear road map and the tools needed to determine the optimal mix and sequencing of projects in order to meet your organization’s goals. The book begins by explaining basic PPM principles and why PPM is mo

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The PMP Exam: Quick Reference Guide (Test Prep series)

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In PMP and CAPM Project Management Exams | Comments(0)

A quick reference guide for the PMP Exam, this sturdy, laminated card accompanies The PMP Exam: How To Pass On Your First Try. Presenting all 42 processes along with the key inputs, tools, and outputs, this helpful tool also depicts techniques, tables, and graphs to highlight the most important information at a glance. Common formulas are organized for rapid look-up, bringing relevant information for the PMP Exam together in one resource.

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Foundations of IT Service Management: The Unofficial ITIL(r) v3 Foundations Course in a Book

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In ITIL | Comments(0)

As business becomes more and more dependent on technology, there is considerable attention given to the concept of aligning IT to the business. Until ITIL version 3, this concept remained mostly conceptual. The IT Infrastructure Library, by focusing on the principle of providing services, empowers IT and the business with the tools they require to enable this alignment. Having become the de-facto standard in IT Service Management, ITIL is rapidly gaining popularity across the globe. Writt

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The Change Management Pocket Guide

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Change Management | Comments(0)

The Change Management Pocket Guide is a fantastic resource for people who need to make change happen. This tactical, hands-on guide will lead you through the steps in the entire process from planning for a change through sustaining new ways in your organization.

In the Pocket Guide, you’ll find 27 valuable change management tools that can be easily customized for any organization. These tools are detailed, flexible, and scaleable. Many can be used throughout the project or with diff

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The Project Management Question and Answer Book

December 18, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Career Development | Comments(0)

With project management methodology continually proving its worth in a myriad number of business settings, it’s no surprise that more and more companies are turning to this incredibly effective productivity driver. For experienced project managers and rookies alike, The Project Management Question and Answer Book is a one-stop reference covering the most crucial processes and concepts. With questions ranging from elementary to advanced, simple to complex, this ready-to-use book can put an

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Effective Communications for Project Management

December 17, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Workplace Communication | Comments(0)

Effective communication on projects is a challenging, ongoing process for project managers and stakeholders at all levels within an organization. Project managers experience  the greatest challenge due to the nature of their position. They set up and regulate communications that support a project overall. 

Effective Communications for Project Management examines elements of effective communications and describes the role that a Project Management Information System (PMIS) has in helping p

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The New Project Management: Tools for an Age of Rapid Change, Complexity, and Other Business Realities (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)

December 17, 2010 | By Sandy England, PMP In Tools | Comments(0)

Drawing on more than twenty-five years experience consulting and training on project management in companies such as NCR, AT&T, and 3M, J. Davidson Frame updates and expands what he introduced in the first edition of The New Project Management in 1994-a set of core competencies for managerial success in a corporate climate where downsizing, outsourcing, and employee empowerment are a way of life. This new edition focuses on the hottest areas in project management today-augmenting and expa

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