tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62230621208542726022012-02-16T16:48:13.804-08:00Dennis Robinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15551680308772844216noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6223062120854272602.post-77151622865105197082011-03-29T07:51:00.000-07:002011-03-29T07:51:26.241-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Understand the project</li><ol><li>Define the scope</li><li>Set expectations.</li></ol><li>Get everyone on board.</li><ol><li>Create a consensus</li><li>Meeting with concerned parties.</li></ol><li>Clearly communicate project objectives.</li><li>Assign task.</li><ol><li>Accountability for tasks</li><li>Responsibility for assigned tasks</li></ol><li>Know your people</li><ol><li>Time constraints</li><li>Other assigned tasks</li><li>Abilities</li><li>etc.</li></ol><li>Be likable or at least considerate</li><ol><li>Use people skills to work your plan</li><li>Be diplomatic</li><li>Don't get caught up in the drama :)</li></ol><li>Communicate to upper management</li><ol><li>Discuss specifics of current project status</li><li>Brief details with ability to answer additional questions</li><li>Don't talk too much they'll get bored :)</li></ol><li>Don't lose your head</li><ol><li>Don't freak out if the plan changes, management screams, it will happen- keep calm</li><li>Project managers stay calm- know the plan, can adjust to meet the unexpected</li></ol></ol></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6223062120854272602-7715162286510519708?l=smartfocus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dennis Robinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15551680308772844216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6223062120854272602.post-7271540861223190772011-03-24T22:39:00.000-07:002011-03-29T07:23:48.736-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management#Agile_Project_Management">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management#Agile_Project_Management</a><br /><br />Agile Project Management<br /><br />Agile Project Management approaches based on the principles of human interaction management are founded on a process view of human collaboration. This contrasts sharply with the traditional approach.<br /><br />In the agile software development or flexible product development approach, the project is seen as a series of relatively small tasks conceived and executed as the situation demands in an adaptive manner, rather than as a completely pre-planned process.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6223062120854272602-727154086122319077?l=smartfocus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dennis Robinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15551680308772844216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6223062120854272602.post-58328088849666534832011-03-24T22:37:00.000-07:002011-03-24T22:37:45.225-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Source: <a href="http://www.quintcareers.com/job_skills_values.html">http://www.quintcareers.com/job_skills_values.html</a><br /><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written). </li><li>Analytical/Research Skills</li><li>Computer/Technical Literacy</li><li>Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities</li><li>Interpersonal Abilities</li><li>Leadership/Management Skills</li><li>Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness</li><li>Planning/Organizing</li><li>Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity</li><li>Teamwork</li></ol><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6223062120854272602-5832808884966653483?l=smartfocus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dennis Robinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15551680308772844216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6223062120854272602.post-72797540397639985082011-03-24T22:32:00.000-07:002011-03-24T22:32:06.305-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria</a><br /><br />SMART<br />Specific<br />Measurable<br />Attainable<br />Relevant<br />Timely</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6223062120854272602-7279754039763998508?l=smartfocus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dennis Robinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15551680308772844216noreply@blogger.com0