Saturday, February 27, 2010

PMHUB-G K. Dutt: My Long Journey into PMP

K. Dutt: My Long Journey into PMP

I passed my PMP certification exam on the 18th of Feb 2010 and wanted to share my journey towards PMP so all those PMP aspirants can take away some tips to crack the exam.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

PMHUB-G How Sharon get h- another her PMP - another PMHUB success story

Thanks for your LLs! I was planning to get PM Fastrack. Luckily it was always out of stock from the popular online bookstores. After reading through your LLs, I decided to ...
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Monday, February 22, 2010

PMHUB-G Microsoft Project Training – Find the Hidden benefits

If you are a professional who might benefit from Microsoft Project training, let me talk to you briefly about some hidden benefits that might peak your interest. While Microsoft Project training will definitely provide you with an additional skill set, let me show you how the skills you learn can go far beyond just how to use the tool!

Microsoft Project Training – Find the Hidden benefits

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

PMHUB-G PMP and Agile Methods

I have recently encountered the role of agile software development and
its fit within PMI methods. I wrote a brief article on these
considerations that may be of interest.

Blurb:
"The case for agile methodologies in formal project management and non-
software focused organizations is an evolving one. There is still a
reactionary attitude by many PMPs that agile development is
uncontrollable or otherwise at odds with PMI's disciplined, structured
approach to planning. A more balanced response is often to consider
whether and how the two methods can coexist. I'll take that a step
further to submit the many of the methods of formal project management
are actually agile already; they just don't think of it that
way. ..."

The full article is posted here: http://markpreynolds.com/pmp/agile-management

Best,
Mark Reynolds, PMP
web: http://MarkPReynolds.com
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Friday, February 12, 2010

PMHUB-G basics of Project Management

For those who are just into PM, what is the basics of PM?
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Monday, February 8, 2010

PMHUB-G Are You "Knowledge Seeking" and "Problem Solving" - or Both?

Here's a quick roadmap to greater professional effectiveness!

Many professionals are either "knowledge seeking" or "problem solving" - but, to their detriment, not both.

You can create a one-two punch for professional effectiveness by combining "knowledge seeking" and "problem solving". Let me show you what I mean by looking at some details of some popular bodies of knowledge today.

Here are three similarities between ITIL and Six Sigma - and the overarching value of project management.

1. Six Sigma emphasizes the "Voice of the Customer", referring to the need to orient all of our initiatives to the needs of customers. ITIL has a definite market orientation in establishing the right mix of services and satisfying customer requirements.

2. Six Sigma can be applied to IT environments as you would to any organizational process - with the goal of continuous improvement and process optimization.

3. ITIL is about organizing IT functions, grouping processes, and providing the required structure (process, metrics, procedures, and resources) to operate efficiently and effectively and to avoid chaos - which is the essence of Six Sigma approaches and techniques.

Note also the value of leveraging sound project management techniques in Six Sigma and ITIL initiatives!

OK, so there are similarities, or overlaps, among the formal disciplines of ITIL, Six Sigma, and Project Management. So what do these similarities or overlaps mean to you?

I often see lots of discussion where professionals are trying to link more than one body of knowledge, trying to come up with that golden nugget technique or morsel of wisdom that will make a difference. Often also, they are trying to fit one knowledge base into the other - and often run into trouble, and end up clinging to one dogmatically. I would term this to be "knowledge seeking", and usually it is not oriented toward "problem solving"..

I think this is an individual, or situation-specific, matter. What I mean is that any discussion of these similarities and differences provides the most value when applied to specific situations - with the object of solving a problem more effectively.

Indeed, the real benefit of each of these disciplines is the rigor of studying and stretching your mind, and of making the connections among different ideas and approaches. As usual, in the end, it is not worth a lot without applying it, but what you choose to apply is up to you. And the more you know, the more of these "connections" you can make, enlarging your arsenal of "problem solving" tools.

Thinking about new approaches should enable you to think about new - and appropriate - approaches to your problems. The danger is that we will use the knowledge as "a solution in search of a problem".

Instead, consider that each situation is different, and the more you know, the larger the reservoir upon which you can draw when you encounter new and unique problems. Remember that "knowledge is power".

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John Reiling, PMP, SSGB

John's web site, Project Management Training Online, provides professional certification training in Project Management, Six Sigma, ITIL, and more.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

PMHUB-G Can I take PMP Exam eventhough I am not a PM?

Yes or No?

This is a question we at PMHUB received frequently.. Cornelius Fitchner now provides the answer for you here:

http://linkbee.com/CFnotPM

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

PMHUB-G Want to share with you all 2 success stories

Ksganesh succeeded in getting CAPM while Sunred pocketed a PMP.
How do they did it?

2 success stories in one here: http://linkbee.com/2in1LL

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

PMHUB-G What 8,209 PMs use to study for PMP and CAPM?

On Dec 28, 2009 there are 8,209 PMs that purchased PMPrepcast to study for PMP/CAPM Certification

This is a great record. What make this so special?

Try the PMPrepcast samples here: PMHUB has 4 Video Lessons for you here: http://linkbee.com/4VLesson

Monday, February 1, 2010

RES: PMHUB-G Project Management Case Studies

You may have a look at PMI Bookstore. There are several casestudies
available.

Rgds
Gerhard Tekes

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De: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] Em nome de fx1496
Enviada em: 31/01/2010 22:52
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Assunto: PMHUB-G Project Management Case Studies

Hi, i am looking for suggestion on a book covering case studies for
project management. something that would apply PMI concepts to IT
projects and provide best practices. I am recent PMP.

thanks

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PMHUB-G Re: Project Management Case Studies

http://www.amazon.com/Project-Management-Lessons-Carl-Pritchard/dp/1440156492/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265026204&sr=8-3

(Shared because you asked, and only a minor moment of self-promotion).

Carl

On Jan 31, 8:51 pm, fx1496 <aseem.kharba...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, i am looking for suggestion on a book covering case studies for
> project management. something that would apply PMI concepts to IT
> projects and provide best practices. I am recent PMP.
>
> thanks

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