Tag - Project Management

Effective Management Techniques: Pareto Analysis

  Vilfredo Pareto was an Italian economist who, in the 19th century, discovered that 80% of the land in Italy was held by 20% of the population. Since that time, the Pareto Analysis relates to the concept that 20% of A is responsible for 80% of B. What It Means The 80/20 Rule means that in anything...

Effective Reading List for IT Consultants!

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”, Margaret Fuller, 1810-1850 In information age, knowledge is more available than ever at any age. I have compiled here a list of recommended reading books that I found very helpful in forming my thinking and awareness. I classified this list into categories based on the topic. Anyone can pick...

Ride the Highway of PMP Certification ASAP!

Certification is not the end of Story, it is a formalization of your knowledge. Just a fast proof! Certifications become a complementary part for formal academic education. In many cases, talented professionals who did not receive academic education in specific industry areas utilize certifications to compensate lack of formal education. Many well-known, trusted and respected organizations provide recognized certifications....

New Perspective of Project Manager Required Knowledge Areas – Part II

"There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision." William James This post is part II of a previously discussed subject regarding new perspective of project manager required knowledge areas. Those series of posts highlights more skills and knowledge areas that need to be mastered by project managers...

New Perspective of Project Manager Required Knowledge Areas – Part I

"Of all the things I've done, the most vital is coordinating the talents of those who work for us and pointing them towards a certain goal." Walt Disney Project management practice is increasingly grabbing IT industry interest. Currently there are two dominating methodologies of project management, namely, US Project Management Body of Knowledge...