ProjectTalk Newsletter 03/15/2015 Edition

Welcome to this edition of the ProjectTalk newsletter 03/15/2015. This issue will focus on some items of interest to the new and less experienced members of our professional project management community, (1) How to Scope your Projects, (2) 5 Steps to Hiring the Right Staff and (3) Setting up a Project Office.

Also, read my latest published article entitled “But I’m not ready… The Reluctant BA/PM” (pg. 104). The article is published as a “Teachable Moment” and is part of the projectmanagement.com 2015 Open House celebration.

 

Post a comment. We love sharing your expertise.  

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"Teachable Moments" from projectmanagement.com

Check out my article entitled, "But I'm not ready... The Reluctant BA/PM" (pg. 104). The article was published in the projectmanagement... e-book entitled, "Teachable Moments" as part of their 2015 Open House Celebration. onedrive.live.com... Look over the other titles as well. I'm sure you'll find a teachable moment of interest. Enjoy.

ProjectTalk Newsletter 03/01/2015 Edition

Welcome to this edition of the ProjectTalk newsletter 03/01/2015. This issue will focus on some items of interest to the new and less experienced members of our professional project management community. This edition discusses Starting New Projects, Tips on Project Reporting and Creating a Project Business Case. Also beginning this month we welcome BLOGGER to the ProjectTalk family of social media! Log-in and post a comment. onedrive.live.com...

Remember, to subscribe to the ProjectTalk Newsletter just visit our web-site at:

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-Ruffin  

ProjectTalk Newsletter 02/15/2015 Edition

Welcome to the ProjectTalk Newsletter 02/15/2015 edition. This edition discusses: The 5 Phases of IT projects, What to do when your Project Slips and Delivering Projects using Agile Methods: onedrive.live.com...

 

Don't forget to post a comment and let us know any particular topics of interest you have. We maintain an extensive library of PM related subject matter from various sources thereby ensuring a wide variety of professional perspectives.

 

Remember, to subscribe to the ProjectTalk Newsletter just visit our web-site at:

http://www.ruffin-veal-and-associates.com/projecttalk

 

Enjoy.

 

-Ruffin 

Introducing the ProjectTalk Newsletter!

Welcome to the premier edition of the ProjectTalk Newsletter (02/01/2015).
 
The ProjectTalk Newsletter is a bi-monthly publication developed and presented by Ruffin Veal and Associates, Inc. Its purpose is to provide tips and best practice information on topics of interest to the professional project management community.

To subscribe and receive each bi-monthly edition, go to our web-site at:
http://www.ruffin-veal-and-associates.com/projecttalk

This edition's topics include How to Prioritize your Projects, Tips on Outsourcing your Projects and Managing your Outsourced Projects: onedrive.live.com... Enjoy.

Regards,

Ruffin Veal III
Principal, Ruffin Veal and Associates, Inc.

Leadership from a Different Perspective

I believe that as PM professionals we can benefit from all aspects of the human experience. That includes Lessons in Leadership from other professions. Here is such an example from the world of professional sports which I entitled, "Lessons in Leadership: A Program and Project Management perspective of two memorable National Football League seasons."

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=984498583CD0D6B2!4571&authkey=!ALx-sXvnl0Mevcg&ithint=file%2cdocx

Enjoy.

-Ruffin

What's your PM Leadership style?

I've always believed that a little self-assessment from time to time is good for one's professional growth as well as the soul. Let's do some self-assessment on our PM leadership style.

Will you recognize your PM leadership style displayed here?
How about the styles of your fellow PMs?

Below is a link to an MS PowerPoint presentation which explores the leadership styles displayed in the movie "Lord of the Rings", from the book by J.R.R Tolkien. The presentation was originally created by Mr. Joe Tye, CEO of Values Coach, Inc.
  https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=984498583CD0D6B2!2061

I've also provided a link below to Mr. Tye's FREE pdf e-book entitled,
"Leadership Lessons-What you can learn from J.R.R Tolkien's Classic Works".
  https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=984498583CD0D6B2!2060

Enjoy.

-Ruffin