There are NO MORE EXCUSES for project FAILURE!!
Being an IT professional for over 20 years and now a published author, I became very concerned about the high failure rate of projects within the IT industry... [full article]
- (Volume - 3)

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
2002 is nearly at an end and 2003 is just around the corner. What lessons learned will we take into 2003. September 11, 2001 (9/11) and some other unethical business activities have affected industries recovery... [full article]
- (Volume - 4)

Software/Firmware Configuration Management...
Best practice processes, yes, have been around for a while in aerospace, department of defense, and commercial environments. Such organizations as the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Department of Defense (DOD)... [full article]
- (Volume - 4)

Software Vendors and Their Tools/Applications
Now after knowing the process, hopefully it allows you to make a better selection of products to automate and make the development process more efficient... [full article]
- (Volume - 4)

How to Keep Your Sanity and Health Through These Difficult Times.
Now, getting back to these difficult and hard times. I know many are trying to move forward by maintaining current employment or dealing with being laid-off, getting that next job or changing careers... [full article]
- (Volume - 4)

Software/Firmware Configuration Management (Within the System Development Process)
Being an IT professional for over 20 years and now a published author, I became very concerned about the high failure rate of projects within the IT industry... [full article]
- (Volume - 4)

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
Management and ethics for business and projects has to be a number one priority for many companies going into 2003, but first several issues have to be addressed... [full article]
- (Volume - 5)

There are a Variety of Specifications Presented Throughout the Industry to Capture Requirements.
The requirements document (specification), the result of analysis, sets the stage for the entire and/or any process/phase/activity (design, implementation, etc.) within the development process or life cycle... [full article]
- (Volume - 5)

A Career of Significant Project Management Lessons Learned
It's about Management Control and Quality. The following is a list of 29 project management lessons learned that I have identified and documented... [full article]
- (Volume - 5)

Health Check - The 2003 Impact
Going into 2003 we still have many concerns that are impacting our lives (individuals and families), our communities, businesses and the IT industry: mergers, the fluctuating stock market... [full article]
- (Volume - 6)

Why Project Management of IT Projects is Different from Project Management in Several Other Industries.
In a 2002 presentation, I presented my perspective on why IT project management is different from project management for some other industries. Project management is about managing with best practice processes... [full article]
- (Volume - 7)

How to Keep Your Sanity and Health Through These Difficult Times.
Now, getting back to these difficult and hard times. I know many are trying to move forward by maintaining current employment or dealing with being laid-off... [full article]
- (Volume - 7)

No more Project/Program Failures!!!
Being an IT professional for over 20 years and now a published author, I became very concerned about the high failure rate of projects within the IT industry... [full article]
- (Volume - 7)

Concerns as a consultant.
As a consultant you never know when you may get the word that your assignment/contract has been terminated. Yes, being on the job as a contract consultant (not an employee)... [full article]
- (Volume - 9)

Challenges - 2003 Continued
Skill Set Requirements - Not Just Being Certified
Resource requirements for a project or program have become a day-to-day challenge. RayAnn identified the challenge... [full article]
- (Volume - 9)