Project Management Professional: April 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

PMHUB-G How will I know that I am ready to take the exam?

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?

Margaret Meloni: When Should I Take the PMP Exam
http://pmhub.net/pmdigest/component/content/article/1-articles/146-margaret-meloni-when-should-i-take-the-pmp-exam

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Re: PMHUB-G 12 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs - based on new PDU rules

My apologies. Missed this LINK:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2012/04/cornelius-fichtner-pmp-12-easy-ways-to-earn-pdus/

On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 5:45 PM, PMHUB <pmhub@pmhub.net> wrote:

This is an update to the article "10 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs" that was published in July 2010. The update is necessary because PMI changed the categories, structure and policies governing Professional Development Units (PDUs).
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PMHUB-G 12 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs - based on new PDU rules

This is an update to the article "10 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs" that was published in July 2010. The update is necessary because PMI changed the categories, structure and policies governing Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Friday, April 27, 2012

PMHUB-G Sundeep Gupta : My Journey to PMP

Sundeep Gupta : My Journey to PMP

Guys, here is my experience and lesson learnt.

So here are the Lesson learned , I Know it is a bit lengthy , but I could not write less , you will find a lot of value in it..

- March 2012
1. Few of my friends suggested Head First PMP as one of very good resource. I got one and started reading, It is very easy to understand basics (normally we tend to ignore in real life). I feel , it creates a good base for advance learning.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

PMHUB-G Quote for PMP Exam

4. Be sure to study Quality concepts and tools. There are bound to be several questions specifically related to the various tools (e.g. Pareto charts, control charts, statistical sampling techniques, etc.).

5. Be sure to understand the acronyms for contract types and their pros and cons.

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/09/steve-watson-pmp-lessons-learned-from-my-pmp-exam-experience/

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

PMHUB-G New Info published

There are 20 new additional information/links inluded in PMHUB.net
http://pmhub.net

1. top 10 most read Tips and tricks/articles in PMHUB Digest: http://pmhub.net/pmdigest
Free 500+ PMP Exam Questions
My Tips & Tricks in getting PMP
Free PMP & CAPM Exam Questions for New Exam - PMBOK 4th edition)
Debunking PMP Exam Myths - memorize ITTO
Free PMP Exam Questions - 400 Q&A
Tips & Tricks for PMP & CAPM Exam
Road Map to your PMP Certification
JIMBOK 4th edition INDEX
Cherries ITTO Tables - update by Chad

The links are all published in http://pmhub.net

2. top 10 most read Lessons Learned in PMHUB Blog: http://pmhub.net/wp
Tordub: Passed PMP , July 14, Dublin
Jiri Khun: My PMP Exam Lessons Learned 5.1.2011
ChadAm: Passed June 4, 2011 – First Attempt
Steve Watson, PMP: Lessons Learned from my PMP exam experience
Sharon Yuen: Passed PMP on 23 Feb, 2010
Sow – Passed PMP on First Try..Aug 22,2009
Surajit Mondal: Passed PMP on 20 May, 2010
Barton Miranda, PMP – Passed, November 16, 2009
Akbar Raja: Passed PMP Exam in Dubai
Gurpuneet Kaur Sethi: Passed PMP on 28-May-2010

Links published now in http://pmhub.net

PMHUB-G ONLY for CAPM aspirants

This group was created for PMP Aspirants. At that time, CAPM was not on the horizon.

Even today, the number of CAPM aspirants is very small vs PMP aspirants

However we have a special forum for CAPM aspirants in the PMHUB Forums: http://pmhub.net/forums

and collected the CAPM Lessons Learned here:
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/category/capm/

Friday, April 20, 2012

PMHUB-G New information for you in PMHUB.net

Starting today, there are 20 new additional information/links inluded in PMHUB.net

http://pmhub.net

1. top 10 most read Tips and tricks/articles in PMHUB Digest: http://pmhub.net/pmdigest

Free 500+ PMP Exam Questions

My Tips & Tricks in getting PMP

Free PMP & CAPM Exam Questions for New Exam - PMBOK 4th edition)

Debunking PMP Exam Myths - memorize ITTO

Free PMP Exam Questions - 400 Q&A

Tips & Tricks for PMP & CAPM Exam

Road Map to your PMP Certification

JIMBOK 4th edition INDEX

Cherries ITTO Tables - update by Chad

The links are all published in http://pmhub.net

2. top 10 most read Lessons Learned in PMHUB Blog: http://pmhub.net/wp

Tordub: Passed PMP , July 14, Dublin

Jiri Khun: My PMP Exam Lessons Learned 5.1.2011

ChadAm: Passed June 4, 2011 – First Attempt

Steve Watson, PMP: Lessons Learned from my PMP exam experience

Sharon Yuen: Passed PMP on 23 Feb, 2010

Sow – Passed PMP on First Try..Aug 22,2009

Surajit Mondal: Passed PMP on 20 May, 2010

Barton Miranda, PMP – Passed, November 16, 2009

Akbar Raja: Passed PMP Exam in Dubai

Gurpuneet Kaur Sethi: Passed PMP on 28-May-2010

Links published now in http://pmhub.net

Have a Good Weekend!

PMHUB-G April2012 schedule of Free live online PDU sessions

Dear Friends,

Some interesting & refreshing topics for free PDU sessions, scheduled
by PMSOFT, as part of its relentless efforts towards advancement of
Project Management knowledge.

The schedule for April 2012 is as follows:

1. "Overview of Primavera P6", on Friday, 27th April, 2012 Live
Lecture (Timings - 12.00 PM to 1.00 PM Indian Standard Time) / (GMT
Timings - 6.30 AM to 7.30 AM)

2. "Must-know Powerpoint Techniques for Managers " on Saturday, 28th
April, 2012 Live Lecture (Timings - 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM Indian
Standard Time) / (GMT Timings - 2.00 AM to 3.00 AM)

Please visit www.pmsoft.com & register for the sessions you would like
to take part in. Note that the enrollment will be on "First Come First
Serve" basis.

You can also write to info@pmsoft.com for seeking any further
clarifications, answering your queries.

Do inform your friends / acquaintances / colleagues so that they too
will be able to take advantage of these sessions & GAIN KNOWLEDGE AS
WELL AS PDU'S.

This session will be delivered online. The participant will need
Pentium IV or equivalent processor, IE 6.0 or above, Broadband 512
Kbps, headset for attending this course.

Do let us know as to how we can be of further service to you.

With Best Regards,

Sandhya
PMSoft Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
www.pmsoft.com

Thursday, April 19, 2012

PMHUB-G PMP Exam: Project Charter

Here's what matters when it comes to writing the project charter – it doesn't really matter who writes the charter as long as the person who signs the charter is the right person. In other words, the person backing up the charter must be the person with the authority to back it up. The person signing the charter should have the authority within the organization to grant the project manager time, money, and resources to reach the project objectives.

more here from Joseph Phillips:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/11/jp-project-charter/

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

PMHUB-G ONLY for CAPM aspirants

This group was created for PMP Aspirants. At that time, CAPM was not on the horizon.

Even today, the number of CAPM aspirants is very small vs PMP aspirants

However we have a special forum for CAPM aspirants in the PMHUB Forums: http://pmhub.net/forums

and collected the CAPM Lessons Learned here:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/category/capm/

PMHUB-G On Motivation - PMP Exam

Maslow's conjecture was that people's needs are arranged in a table, like a ladder. The

bottom rung is "Physiological needs" i.e. food clothing and shelter, the next is "Security",

then "Social" which includes love and sex, then "Self Esteem" and finally "Self

Actualization". Maslow claimed that each need had to be essentially met before you

could step up to the next rung.

more here: http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/05/jim-owens-motivation/

PMHUB-G Power in project - PMP Exam

And just like Greek, PMBOK has different types of power too. Knowing the different types of power in project management, and knowing how and when to use them, can be a key to managing a project successfully. So if it all seems like Greek to you, please read on…

Types of Power Power is not merely the "dunamus' sledge-hammer power that forces people to obey your every command. There are a number of ways in which we can influence our team members. And remember, willing team-members will do a much better job than people who are beaten into submission.

more power here:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/05/jim-owens-power-in-project/

RE : Oracle Apps DBA

send resumes to shravan@msrcosmos.com

Oracle Apps DBA
Pittsburgh, PA
6-9 Months

Required :
Expertise Needed:

Five (5) plus years experience in Oracle database administration (RDBMS 10g and 11g).

Experience with backups and restores of complex, large database systems using hot and cold backup philosophies.

Three (3) plus years experience with Oracle Applications 11i with particular emphasis placed on Human Resources and Financials.

Any public sector Oracle Applications experience is desirable. Proven experience with patching, configuration and troubleshooting applications is required.

Four (4) years experience in UNIX (AIX 6.1 preferred) as well as proven expertise with SQL, PLSQL, SQL*Net, Performance Tuning, Oracle Applications Servers,

Regards

K. Shravan

MSRCOSMOS

Direct: 925-218-0709

Fax: 925-219-0934

Email : shravan@msrcosmos.com

YIM : shravan.recruiter9 Gtalk : sravan.raja09

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Monday, April 16, 2012

PMHUB-G Only for PMP - here is your option on PDU

Everything about PDU that you want to know: how to collect for FREE,
some of the rules, definitions, tricks and tips and best of all - all
these info for FREE, but you have to work hard to read through and get
the materials. It is FREE but you have to work to get those PDU and
execute your PDU Plan

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/category/pdu/

or if you do not have the time to browse all these info and just want
to listen on your Ipod on the way to office or while resting and get
60 PDU
- here is the LINK to PDU Podcast

http://nanacast.com/vp/105118/238442/

Your PDU, your choice....

Thursday, April 12, 2012

PMHUB-G Risk Questions in PMP Exa,

If you find questions in PMP Exam about Residual risk vs secondary
Risk, do u know the diff?

Synonymous term or a different term, that's a common question we
receive in our course delivery for secondary versus residual risks.
Those two terms sound quite a bit a like. Are they? No.
Don't trip over the finish line!
They're similar concepts but are different! Read details in below very
short article!
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/02/secondary-versus-residual-risk/

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

PMHUB-G Only for PMPs - PDU Category D

a deeper look into PDU category D, how to get this etc etc
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2012/04/cornelius-fitchner-pdu-tip-everything-about-pdu-category-d/

Monday, April 9, 2012

PMHUB-G Important web links for newcomers and PMP aspirants

From my personal experience, the best way to PMP is through learning
from others:
1. by actively ask questions and best is by helping in getting the
answer to questions
2. by learning from Lessons learned, how others succeed in passing the
exam. LLs are very motivating and useful

For your convenience - they are all archived here:
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/category/pmp-lessons-learned/

Short articles in digest format on Tips and tricks and saving your
resources by getting rid of Myths:
PMHUB Digest: http://pmhub.net/pmdigest

Thursday, April 5, 2012

PMHUB-G Detailing the Project Scope

The project scope statement is a cornerstone of the project. It serves
as a guide for all future project decisions, and the project manager
and the project team must protect the scope from unapproved changes as
the project moves through execution. The project scope statement is
the written version of what's commonly called "the project scope" or
just "scope."
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/11/joseph-phillips-pmp-detailing-the-project-scope/

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

PMHUB-G Exam advice from PM Watson

1. Don't dwell on any question too long. Take advantage of the "Mark
for Review" feature and skip to the next question if one poses too
much trouble. Most students finish the test in 2.5 hours and use the
rest of the time for this review.

2. Be sure to read every question carefully. Wording is very
important and can imply more to the situation beyond the obviously
stated question.

More advice here:
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/09/steve-watson-pmp-lessons-learned-from-my-pmp-exam-experience/

PMHUB-G important article to read before the Exam

For those pursuing a CBAP® or PMP® how to use those techniques and
whether they are mutually exclusive can become a bit confusing.
Hundreds of exam banks for the PMP® exam often seem to force a PMBOK®
based exclusion (see Sections 6.3, 6.4 and 7.1). That is not accurate.
The estimates for schedule and cost are in practice used together and
also not presented as mutually exclusive on the PMP exam.

Now for a quick review of how the four estimate types might work
together. Let's use a swim meet as an example.
Here: http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/02/a-simple-matter-of-estimates-analogous-to-pert/

PMHUB-G Project Exclusions, Assumptions and Constraints

Very short and useful article for yr PMP Exam "Project constraints are
limitations placed upon the project team. Anna must have the cookies
delivered to the competition one hour before the judging starts. Her
budget insists that she spend no more than fifty dollars on exotic
ingredients for the cookies."

Just a little bit more here: http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/03/1996/

PMHUB-G How to manage your Project stakeholders?

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/02/david-kohrell-stakeholder-management-strategy/

PMHUB-G For Newcomers and PMP aspirants

For your convenience - they are all archived here:
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/category/pmp-lessons-learned/

Short articles in digest format on Tips and tricks and saving your
resources by getting rid of Myths:
PMHUB Digest: http://pmhub.net/pmdigest

Sunday, April 1, 2012

PMHUB-G Kiran is now a PMP!

Congrats to Kiran Eupuganti:who just passed the PMP Exam:

"Happy to say that I have Passed the PMP exam.
Many thanks to Progressive Ventures team for PMP training where I
attended PMP workshop and learned PMP Concepts.

Here is my Lessons Learned:
· It was 5 months continuous study at an average of 2 hrs per day
after completion of PMP workshop
· Before PMBOK read , my plan was understanding PMP concepts and then
plan for how to Pass the exam
· Considering my constraints (Profession, Personal etc) I have drafted
a plan for 5 months at an average reading of 2 hrs per day and 2 weeks
duration for practicing mock exams"

MORE here:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2012/04/kiran-eupuganti-i-am-now-a-pmp/ ‎