Sunday, November 28, 2010

RE: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Enough knowledge for you to pass your PMP, Chris........ BUT, certainly NOT
enough knowledge or understanding to be able to implement what you
learned.....

The problem with the credibility of the PMP lies in the fact that people
pass the exam but don't actually know or understand how to USE SPC or
Shewhart/Deming's teachings to help us better manage our projects....

BR,
Dr. PDG, Dubai, UAE

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Subject: Re: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Hi Paul,

thanks for your answer. Although it does not answer my
question completely the link is a very nice help for understanding
parameters of normal ditributions.

Regarding my question I have done more internet research and
came to the following conclusion:

In general control limits are chosen as +/- 3 sigma, also PMBOK
Guide uses this definition. This is based on the widely used
control chart by Walter A. Shewhart. Other control charts exist
with different control limits (see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_chart).

At the end the control chart in PMBOK Guide is a correct
example of a control chart but shows different control limits than
mentioned in the glossary.

Best regards
Chris

On 27 Nov., 18:37, "Paul D. Giammalvo" <pauldg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Control limits are a calculated value based on the underlying data. It is
> +/- 3 Standard Deviations from the mean and while the definition doesn't
> change (always +/- 3 sigma) the actual distance from the mean will change,
> depending on what the value of each sigma is.
>
> I am in the Lagos, Nigeria airport right now and don't have access to my
> latest PMBOK Guide to check the picture, but Google on Z
tableshttp://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/z_table.htmland you can start to get
an
> idea that as the value of the standard deviations increases, the shape of
> the normal distribution will change. (Flatten out and spread wider at the
> sigma increases)
>
> BR,
> Dr. PDG, Lagos, Nigeriahttp://www.build-project-management-competency.com
>
>
>
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>
> Chris
> Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 23:10
> To: PMHUB - The largest PM group in Googlegroups!
> Subject: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am wondering about whether the wording "control limits" means a
> specific deviation from mean.
>
> See PMBOK Guide p.430:
> "Control Limits. The area composed of three standard deviations
> oneither side of the centerline."
>
> Does this mean, that my upper and lower contorl limits have always the
> same distance from mean in a control chart?
>
> If yes, is picture on p.196 not correct?
>
> 2 days before Exam and repeating the Glossary :-)
> Chris
>
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Re: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Thanks, indeed I missed this specific information.
Meanwhile my account was activated, thanks a lot!

Best regards
Chris

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> Chris
> I deleted your post + comments on  your Forums membership NOt activated
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> On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Chris <c...@gmx-topmail.de> wrote:
> > Hi all,
>
> > I am wondering about whether the wording "control limits" means a
> > specific deviation from mean.
>
> > See PMBOK Guide p.430:
> > "Control Limits. The area composed of three standard deviations
> > oneither side of the centerline."
>
> > Does this mean, that my upper and lower contorl limits have always the
> > same distance from mean in a control chart?
>
> > If yes, is picture on p.196 not correct?
>
> > 2 days before Exam and repeating the Glossary :-)
> > Chris
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Re: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Hi Paul,

thanks for your answer. Although it does not answer my
question completely the link is a very nice help for understanding
parameters of normal ditributions.

Regarding my question I have done more internet research and
came to the following conclusion:

In general control limits are chosen as +/- 3 sigma, also PMBOK
Guide uses this definition. This is based on the widely used
control chart by Walter A. Shewhart. Other control charts exist
with different control limits (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_chart).

At the end the control chart in PMBOK Guide is a correct
example of a control chart but shows different control limits than
mentioned in the glossary.

Best regards
Chris

On 27 Nov., 18:37, "Paul D. Giammalvo" <pauldg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Control limits are a calculated value based on the underlying data. It is
> +/- 3 Standard Deviations from the mean and while the definition doesn't
> change (always +/- 3 sigma) the actual distance from the mean will change,
> depending on what the value of each sigma is.
>
> I am in the Lagos, Nigeria airport right now and don't have access to my
> latest PMBOK Guide to check the picture, but Google on Z tableshttp://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/z_table.htmland you can start to get an
> idea that as the value of the standard deviations increases, the shape of
> the normal distribution will change. (Flatten out and spread wider at the
> sigma increases)
>
> BR,
> Dr. PDG, Lagos, Nigeriahttp://www.build-project-management-competency.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>
> Chris
> Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 23:10
> To: PMHUB - The largest PM group in Googlegroups!
> Subject: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am wondering about whether the wording "control limits" means a
> specific deviation from mean.
>
> See PMBOK Guide p.430:
> "Control Limits. The area composed of three standard deviations
> oneither side of the centerline."
>
> Does this mean, that my upper and lower contorl limits have always the
> same distance from mean in a control chart?
>
> If yes, is picture on p.196 not correct?
>
> 2 days before Exam and repeating the Glossary :-)
> Chris
>
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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Re: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Chris
I deleted your post + comments on  your Forums membership NOt activated
There is no way for us to activate all request for membership. At this moment there are more than 5000 requests and we only activate those who took the time to ASK for activation. 

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After exceeding 50,000 members, the PMHUB Forums received significant increase of attack by spammers, posting irrelevant posts aggressively.


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On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Chris <cspp@gmx-topmail.de> wrote:
Hi all,

I am wondering about whether the wording "control limits" means a
specific deviation from mean.

See PMBOK Guide p.430:
"Control Limits. The area composed of three standard deviations
oneither side of the centerline."

Does this mean, that my upper and lower contorl limits have always the
same distance from mean in a control chart?

If yes, is picture on p.196 not correct?

2 days before Exam and repeating the Glossary :-)
Chris

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RE: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Control limits are a calculated value based on the underlying data. It is
+/- 3 Standard Deviations from the mean and while the definition doesn't
change (always +/- 3 sigma) the actual distance from the mean will change,
depending on what the value of each sigma is.

I am in the Lagos, Nigeria airport right now and don't have access to my
latest PMBOK Guide to check the picture, but Google on Z tables
http://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/z_table.html and you can start to get an
idea that as the value of the standard deviations increases, the shape of
the normal distribution will change. (Flatten out and spread wider at the
sigma increases)

BR,
Dr. PDG, Lagos, Nigeria
http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

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From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Chris
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 23:10
To: PMHUB - The largest PM group in Googlegroups!
Subject: PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Hi all,

I am wondering about whether the wording "control limits" means a
specific deviation from mean.

See PMBOK Guide p.430:
"Control Limits. The area composed of three standard deviations
oneither side of the centerline."

Does this mean, that my upper and lower contorl limits have always the
same distance from mean in a control chart?

If yes, is picture on p.196 not correct?

2 days before Exam and repeating the Glossary :-)
Chris

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PMHUB-G Control Limits, predefined by Definition?

Hi all,

I am wondering about whether the wording "control limits" means a
specific deviation from mean.

See PMBOK Guide p.430:
"Control Limits. The area composed of three standard deviations
oneither side of the centerline."

Does this mean, that my upper and lower contorl limits have always the
same distance from mean in a control chart?

If yes, is picture on p.196 not correct?

2 days before Exam and repeating the Glossary :-)
Chris

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

PMHUB-G Performance Reports of Monitor and Control Project Work

Hi together,

I am repeating ITTO currently trying to understand each of them. My
question is about the input of "Monitor and Control Project Work":
Performance Reports.

Can anybody explain, why we have Work Performance Information as an
input to all control processes but not here? Instead we use
performance reports to control project work...

Any hint would be great
Christoph

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Re: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management


Hi - In Mindjet MindManager, you can draw relationships and clouds to group ideas or demonstrate feedback loops.
(I also built mind maps for my doctorate program and found it useful to organize the information)

Andy

On Nov 14, 2010, at 5:23 AM, Paul D. Giammalvo wrote:

Hi Andrew,
As many of our clients are either from oil, gas, mining or telecommunications and most of them are engineers, they seem to prefer Visio or Excel rather than the "touchy feely" mind mapping software….  Not sure, but do the mind mapping software tools allow the boxes to be linked to one another (Feedback loops)?
 
My reason for asking is the concepts of Systems Dynamics applied to project management require feedback loops.  I am supervising two PhD candidates who are applying SD to PM and if that takes off (and I predict it will) it will have a profound impact, simply because the feedback loops which "traditional" PM software (like MSP or Primavera) don't allow are the core requirement of complex, dynamic, adaptive systems approach to project management.
 
BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta
 
From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Makar
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 20:48
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Cc: <pmhub@googlegroups.com>; <PMHub@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management
 
Thanks Paul.  Your mind mapping examples were interesting especially considering they were built in Excel...I haven't seen Excel used that way before.  Mindjet, Matchware and Xmind are my three favorite mapping tools.
 

Andy  


On Nov 12, 2010, at 11:03 PM, "Paul D. Giammalvo" <pauldgphd@gmail.com> wrote:

I LOVE it, Andrew!!!  TACTICAL project management!!!!  Where it belongs……..   Strategy belongs to the folks in the corner offices who earn the big bucks……..  (Colonels,  Generals and Politicians) Our job as project managers is to EXECUTE….   Yes, project management may well be an organizational strategy, but it is not the project manager who determines that strategy, but carries it out……  Put into military terms (reference Von Clausewitz) it makes us project managers the field grade officers- Lieutenants, Captains and Majors……..  Which is fine with me…….    If THEY ("project sponsors") did their jobs better, it would make mine (as a project manager) a whole helluva lot easier……
 
BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta
 
From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Makar
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 09:40
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Subject: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management
 
Hi - 

I need your input regarding mind mapping and project management.  For several years, I've been a huge fan of mind mapping and applying it to project management concepts.  
I am putting a series of articles and training together to show project managers how to apply mind mapping techniques to across the project management lifecycle. 

Key Question:  What questions do you have about mind mapping and its application to project management?
 
If you could reply back to andy@tacticalprojectmanagement.com with your response, I'd appreciate the input.
 
Here is just one example of how I put mind mapping into action.
I recently published an article on TechRepublic on how I apply a top down estimation method using a WBS in a mind mapping format.  
 
Apply top-down estimation using Matchware MindView
 
 
I previously put together an ebook and several mind mapping templates for project management using  Mindjet Mind Manager.
I'm hoping to expand upon the work but I would like your input.
 

Applying Mind Mapping to improve Project Management Efficiency 
http://www.tacticalprojectmanagement.com/tactical-techniques/mindjet-mindmanager.html

Have a great weekend!

Thanks!

Andy Makar

 
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RE: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management

Hi Andrew,

As many of our clients are either from oil, gas, mining or telecommunications and most of them are engineers, they seem to prefer Visio or Excel rather than the “touchy feely” mind mapping software….  Not sure, but do the mind mapping software tools allow the boxes to be linked to one another (Feedback loops)?

 

My reason for asking is the concepts of Systems Dynamics applied to project management require feedback loops.  I am supervising two PhD candidates who are applying SD to PM and if that takes off (and I predict it will) it will have a profound impact, simply because the feedback loops which “traditional” PM software (like MSP or Primavera) don’t allow are the core requirement of complex, dynamic, adaptive systems approach to project management.

 

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com  

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Makar
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 20:48
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Cc: <pmhub@googlegroups.com>; <PMHub@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management

 

Thanks Paul.  Your mind mapping examples were interesting especially considering they were built in Excel...I haven't seen Excel used that way before.  Mindjet, Matchware and Xmind are my three favorite mapping tools.

 

Andy  


On Nov 12, 2010, at 11:03 PM, "Paul D. Giammalvo" <pauldgphd@gmail.com> wrote:

I LOVE it, Andrew!!!  TACTICAL project management!!!!  Where it belongs……..   Strategy belongs to the folks in the corner offices who earn the big bucks……..  (Colonels,  Generals and Politicians) Our job as project managers is to EXECUTE….   Yes, project management may well be an organizational strategy, but it is not the project manager who determines that strategy, but carries it out……  Put into military terms (reference Von Clausewitz) it makes us project managers the field grade officers- Lieutenants, Captains and Majors……..  Which is fine with me…….    If THEY (“project sponsors”) did their jobs better, it would make mine (as a project manager) a whole helluva lot easier……

 

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Makar
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 09:40
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Subject: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management

 

Hi - 

I need your input regarding mind mapping and project management.  For several years, I've been a huge fan of mind mapping and applying it to project management concepts.  

I am putting a series of articles and training together to show project managers how to apply mind mapping techniques to across the project management lifecycle. 

Key Question:  What questions do you have about mind mapping and its application to project management?

 

If you could reply back to andy@tacticalprojectmanagement.com with your response, I'd appreciate the input.

 

Here is just one example of how I put mind mapping into action.

I recently published an article on TechRepublic on how I apply a top down estimation method using a WBS in a mind mapping format.  

 

Apply top-down estimation using Matchware MindView

 

 

I previously put together an ebook and several mind mapping templates for project management using  Mindjet Mind Manager.

I'm hoping to expand upon the work but I would like your input.

 

Applying Mind Mapping to improve Project Management Efficiency 
http://www.tacticalprojectmanagement.com/tactical-techniques/mindjet-mindmanager.html

Have a great weekend!

Thanks!

Andy Makar

 

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Re: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management

Thanks Paul.  Your mind mapping examples were interesting especially considering they were built in Excel...I haven't seen Excel used that way before.  Mindjet, Matchware and Xmind are my three favorite mapping tools.

Andy  


On Nov 12, 2010, at 11:03 PM, "Paul D. Giammalvo" <pauldgphd@gmail.com> wrote:

I LOVE it, Andrew!!!  TACTICAL project management!!!!  Where it belongs……..   Strategy belongs to the folks in the corner offices who earn the big bucks……..  (Colonels,  Generals and Politicians) Our job as project managers is to EXECUTE….   Yes, project management may well be an organizational strategy, but it is not the project manager who determines that strategy, but carries it out……  Put into military terms (reference Von Clausewitz) it makes us project managers the field grade officers- Lieutenants, Captains and Majors……..  Which is fine with me…….    If THEY ("project sponsors") did their jobs better, it would make mine (as a project manager) a whole helluva lot easier……

 

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Makar
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 09:40
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Subject: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management

 

Hi - 

I need your input regarding mind mapping and project management.  For several years, I've been a huge fan of mind mapping and applying it to project management concepts.  

I am putting a series of articles and training together to show project managers how to apply mind mapping techniques to across the project management lifecycle. 

Key Question:  What questions do you have about mind mapping and its application to project management?

 

If you could reply back to andy@tacticalprojectmanagement.com with your response, I'd appreciate the input.

 

Here is just one example of how I put mind mapping into action.

I recently published an article on TechRepublic on how I apply a top down estimation method using a WBS in a mind mapping format.  

 

Apply top-down estimation using Matchware MindView

 

 

I previously put together an ebook and several mind mapping templates for project management using  Mindjet Mind Manager.

I'm hoping to expand upon the work but I would like your input.

 

Applying Mind Mapping to improve Project Management Efficiency 
http://www.tacticalprojectmanagement.com/tactical-techniques/mindjet-mindmanager.html

Have a great weekend!

Thanks!

Andy Makar

 

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Friday, November 12, 2010

RE: PMHUB-G Updates to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

Fair questions, Palani…..

Just because PMI is the LARGEST organization does not mean they are the BEST organization nor does it mean that they are necessarily RIGHT.  PMI is dominated by IT and Telecommunications practitioners, and given neither of those sectors are the most mature in terms of using project management as a delivery system, SOME (but not all) of what PMI publishes tends to be pretty fundamental and in some cases, IMPO, downright BAD PRACTICE. (Case in point being the change to make the PM responsible to create the Project Charter)

 

To draw another analogy illustrating the absurdity of PMI’s decision, given that a CONTRACT serves as the project charter to a contractor, would you allow the contractor to draw up his/her own contract, including the specifications, for the owner to sign?

 

Again Palani, instead of challenging me for being willing to challenge PMI, why don’t all of us, as practitioners, join in challenging some of what PMI advocates?  Stated another way- just because PMI says something does NOT make it true nor does it make it a “best practice”.  (Don’t believe me?  Look at your latest PMBOK Guide, page 4 and you will see that what PMI advocates are in fact AVERAGE practices- those used on most projects, most of the time)

 

Tell you what, compare the PMBOK Guide against Gary Humphrey’s “Project Management Using Earned Value” https://humphreys-assoc.com/product_view.php?product_id=3 and you tell ME which is the “better” standard to follow.  Or visit AACE’s Recommended Practices (RP’s) http://www.aacei.org/technical/rp.shtml  (which by the way, AACE makes available at no cost to anyone) or visit the Global Association for Project Performance Standards for Project and Program Managers http://www.globalpmstandards.org/index.php/project-manager-standards/download-latest-update.html (which are also open source standards) and then after making a fair and unbiased comparison, THEN come back to me and make an argument as to why I, as a life-long practitioner of project management as a delivery system, should not be willing to challenge PMI?

 

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta, Indonesia

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Palani Velu SS
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Subject: Re: PMHUB-G Updates to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

 

Dear Dr. PDG

Appreciate your citical view of PMI, however, don't you think it is a bit too much to go on and on against a pioneer in the project management field that many acknowledge ????

Best rgds
Palani Velu

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com <pmhub@googlegroups.com>
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Sent: Sat Nov 13 08:34:18 2010
Subject: RE: PMHUB-G Updates to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

Very interesting…….  Does anyone have any idea as to WHY PMI is putting the burden of creating the project charter on the back of the project manager instead of the project sponsor?  Why should it be up to US (as PM’s) to try to figure out what is in the head(s) of the sponsors? 

 

Professionally, I think this is a step backwards……..  You know what this is setting up……. When the project “fails” the sponsors are going to be blaming the project manager for not asking the right questions or discerning what it is they need or want…….

 

To draw an analogy, you go into your doctor’s office and instead of starting out by telling the doctor where it hurts or why you came into his/her office, it is going to turn into a game of “20 questions”….  And shame on the project manager if he/she fails to ask the right questions…..

 

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PMHUB
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 06:20
To: pmhub@yahoogroups.com; PMHUB
Subject: PMHUB-G Updates to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

 

IMPORTANT communication, source: PMI webpage: http://lnk.co/pmprev

 

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential examination will be updated in 2011, based on updates to the professional role of a PMP® recently found in PMI’s Role Delineation Study (RDS).

What do I need to know about the changes to the PMP credential and examination?

·         The process for updating the PMP begins with the RDS, which is now complete. Learn more about the RDS.

·         These updates to the role do have an effect on the examination questions for the PMP, and will be reflected in the PMP examination starting 31 August 2011. Regular communications about this change will continue until the PMP examination change on 31 August.

Where can I find PMP update resources?

·         If you are preparing training or courseware for people who plan to take the PMP examination after 31 August, you can access a complimentary electronic copy of the PMP Examination Content Outline, formerly titled the PMP Examination Specification.

·         If you need to communicate about the PMP update within your organization or community, be prepared by reading our frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Back to information on PMP eligibility requirements and how to apply now.

PMI Registered Education Providers can help you prepare for credential exams.

Check back to this page for continued information on the PMP credential exam update.

 

 

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RE: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management

I LOVE it, Andrew!!!  TACTICAL project management!!!!  Where it belongs……..   Strategy belongs to the folks in the corner offices who earn the big bucks……..  (Colonels,  Generals and Politicians) Our job as project managers is to EXECUTE….   Yes, project management may well be an organizational strategy, but it is not the project manager who determines that strategy, but carries it out……  Put into military terms (reference Von Clausewitz) it makes us project managers the field grade officers- Lieutenants, Captains and Majors……..  Which is fine with me…….    If THEY (“project sponsors”) did their jobs better, it would make mine (as a project manager) a whole helluva lot easier……

 

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Makar
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 09:40
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Subject: PMHUB-G Seeking Input on Mind Mapping for Project Management

 

Hi - 

I need your input regarding mind mapping and project management.  For several years, I've been a huge fan of mind mapping and applying it to project management concepts.  

I am putting a series of articles and training together to show project managers how to apply mind mapping techniques to across the project management lifecycle. 

Key Question:  What questions do you have about mind mapping and its application to project management?

 

If you could reply back to andy@tacticalprojectmanagement.com with your response, I'd appreciate the input.

 

Here is just one example of how I put mind mapping into action.

I recently published an article on TechRepublic on how I apply a top down estimation method using a WBS in a mind mapping format.  

 

Apply top-down estimation using Matchware MindView

 

 

I previously put together an ebook and several mind mapping templates for project management using  Mindjet Mind Manager.

I'm hoping to expand upon the work but I would like your input.

 

Applying Mind Mapping to improve Project Management Efficiency 
http://www.tacticalprojectmanagement.com/tactical-techniques/mindjet-mindmanager.html

Have a great weekend!

Thanks!

Andy Makar

 

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Re: PMHUB-G Updates to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

Dear Dr. PDG

Appreciate your citical view of PMI, however, don't you think it is a bit too much to go on and on against a pioneer in the project management field that many acknowledge ????

Best rgds
Palani Velu

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com <pmhub@googlegroups.com>
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com <pmhub@googlegroups.com>; PMHub@yahoogroups.com <PMHub@yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: RE: PMHUB-G Updates to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

Very interesting…….  Does anyone have any idea as to WHY PMI is putting the burden of creating the project charter on the back of the project manager instead of the project sponsor?  Why should it be up to US (as PM's) to try to figure out what is in the head(s) of the sponsors? 

 

Professionally, I think this is a step backwards……..  You know what this is setting up……. When the project "fails" the sponsors are going to be blaming the project manager for not asking the right questions or discerning what it is they need or want…….

 

To draw an analogy, you go into your doctor's office and instead of starting out by telling the doctor where it hurts or why you came into his/her office, it is going to turn into a game of "20 questions"….  And shame on the project manager if he/she fails to ask the right questions…..

 

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta

 

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PMHUB
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 06:20
To: pmhub@yahoogroups.com; PMHUB
Subject: PMHUB-G Updates to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

 

IMPORTANT communication, source: PMI webpage: http://lnk.co/pmprev

 

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential examination will be updated in 2011, based on updates to the professional role of a PMP® recently found in PMI's Role Delineation Study (RDS).

What do I need to know about the changes to the PMP credential and examination?

·         The process for updating the PMP begins with the RDS, which is now complete. Learn more about the RDS.

·         These updates to the role do have an effect on the examination questions for the PMP, and will be reflected in the PMP examination starting 31 August 2011. Regular communications about this change will continue until the PMP examination change on 31 August.

Where can I find PMP update resources?

·         If you are preparing training or courseware for people who plan to take the PMP examination after 31 August, you can access a complimentary electronic copy of the PMP Examination Content Outline, formerly titled the PMP Examination Specification.

·         If you need to communicate about the PMP update within your organization or community, be prepared by reading our frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Back to information on PMP eligibility requirements and how to apply now.

PMI Registered Education Providers can help you prepare for credential exams.

Check back to this page for continued information on the PMP credential exam update.

 

 

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