Have you ever thought about or actually started a small business? If your answer is yes, you’d be in very good company. The U. S. Small Business Administration’s definition of a small business is any business with fewer than 500 employees. Using that definition, according to the U.S. Census, by the end of 2013 thereRead… Read more »
Could you be a micromanager? Set your employees free with these important tips. The most successful executives are those who learn to delegate. A top manager hires experienced people who complement his skill set and fill his gaps, letting his subordinates help make him look like a superstar performer who gets things done. Micromanagers, onRead… Read more »
Looking to become PMI-ACP® Certified? Then the easily accessible PMI-ACP® Prep Video Workshop, The Agile PrepCast™ is just what you need. SILVERADO – The Agile PrepCast™ was released and aimed towards helping those who have the goal of obtaining their PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification. The certification is offered by The Project Management InstituteRead… Read more »
The PMBOK® Guide, or “A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” resulted from the concept of a small group of people who wanted to form an organization for promoting the discipline of project management. Edward Engman, J. Gordon Davis, James Snyder, Eric Jenett, and Susan Gallagher founded the Project Management Institute (PMI®) inRead… Read more »
If you are about to start studying for your Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, you’ll want to make sure your toolkit is bursting with things to help you on the journey to becoming a PMP. There are so many options to consider when looking at the study materials on the market that it can beRead… Read more »
Step 1: Read the PMI Credentials Handbook. The PMI has published a Credentials Handbook (the Handbook), which you can find at the following URL: http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/PDF/Certifications/pdc_pmphandbook.ashx. The Credentials Handbook explains everything that you want to know about the process of taking the PMP® Exam and becoming PMP® certified. Reading this Handbook takes about 20 minutes andRead… Read more »
You’ve decided that you want to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam, congratulations! You’re taking one of the biggest steps of your career but there is a bit of planning to do and some details to take care of beforehand. First, be sure that you have the qualifications, experience and contact hours required andRead… Read more »
There’s so much talk about big data these days. On a recent DorobekINSIDER LIVE, we talked to the people at the front lines of big data: the chief data officers. These are the people who are really making big data an effective tool for government. Hosted by Chris Dorobek, the online training featured the followingRead… Read more »
Written by Margaret Meloni, PMP As you prepare for the PMP® exam, one of your most important decisions will be when to actually take the exam. For many people the question of when is driven by these two additional questions: How will I know that I am ready to take the exam? I heard thatRead… Read more »
The Project Management Institute (PMI)® offers 5 credentials in project management. Are you confused about which is the right one for you? Well, then here I am to help you find an answer. PMI has a global presence with members in over 170 countries. It is the largest association dedicated to project management in theRead… Read more »