RayAnn Enterprise Publishers presents the newly redesigned ITProfessional Facilitator
RayAnn Enterprise Publishers is now delivering a quarterly newsletter that will address these questions and more. We have launched a revamped and content enriched website along with a best practices ebook/report and an interactive knowledge transfer... [full article]
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What has contributed to your success?
It’s interesting that many don’t realize how lessons learned and updating or tailoring a process such as Configuration Management can contribute to the success of different programs, projects and products... [full article]
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I thought it was over with…The mistakes of the past.
It’s not just failures; it’s the reasons why projects and programs are still failing. PMO (Project Management Office) and program/project coordinators have the responsibility for the coordination and execution of the master plans, resource management to accomplish the tasks... [full article]
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Although my company has prepared some preliminary procedures, we as a company are still having problems. It seems that some companies are doing business as usual, (setting up for failure). Businesses may or may not understand the reason why, but can you
Beyond the obvious high level reasons, I am beginning to see something that is devastating to me…Panic when issues arise, finger pointing, attempting to make the other dependent group look like the fall guy, having un-realistic timelines, resource issues, no clear plan, and a host of many other issue... [full article]
- (Volume - 39)

I have an interest in a job that requires Big 5 experience and although I have not worked for one of the Big 5 companies, I know I have the experience required during my career working for other companies. Should I submit my resume?
First, yes you should submit your resume! It does not have to be big 5 experience that an individual must have to have gained a solid background of success and experiences that can be applied throughout the IT industry... [full article]
- (Volume - 39)

I thought it was over with...The mistakes of the past.
I wanted to address a real problem that we in the IT industry seem to think has gone away. Understanding what Configuration Management (CM) is... [full article]
- (Volume - 38)

I was still having problems with understanding Configuration Management but after reading your book, I do know why I was having difficulties with the entire development life cycle focusing only on software version control and software library development.
Those who have purchased the book, (Management Control and Quality! - Software/Firmware Configuration Management - available in e-book and soft cover), have responded with not only that the book has been of value but understanding that Configuration Management is more than just software version control and does include “Requirements Management”... [full article]
- (Volume - 38)

Introducing the RayAnn Knowledge Transfer Network ,(RKTN), & IT professional Facilitator website overhaul!
RayAnn Enterprise Publishers wants to leave a legacy that continues to promote successful projects and improve project/program management, development, configuration management, and quality assurance processes... [full article]
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What is RayAnn doing for 2004, and as you say “beyond”, to promote successful projects, knowledge transfer, and share interactively lessons learned?
One key development is the RayAnn Knowledge Transfer Network (R.K.T.N.). RayAnn created the RayAnn Knowledge Transfer Network (R.K.T.N.) to interact with our subscribers and visitors on a regular basis... [full article]
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Talent Being Lost
For the past 5 years we have been losing, and for the next 5-10 years we will be losing, resources (manpower) that are significant to the industry. Some may say, so what, no problem, but the knowledge and lessons learned they take or have taken with them is significant... [full article]
- (Volume - 29)

As IT professionals much of our project information is not quite organized and much of our lessons learned go undocumented. What does that say for year, 2004?
Have we learned from the past failure of projects? That is the question for 2004 and beyond. I am not sure we have. Although there have been improvements, how much is the question... [full article]
- (Volume - 29)

IT Standards, Past and Present
There are many standards, past and present, and if we use and study them we would see that they have been the basis of what we have today in many technologies and best/good practices... [full article]
- (Volume - 28)

I am a systems analyst. I am changing industries but see that requirements in one industry have been or are familiar to me. I worked under government contracts and now I am moving into the Pharmaceutical industry. Are they that different?
Not unusual. It's very interesting to me to hear the above question from third party or individuals in one industry. Just as there are commonalities in managing projects (although each project is unique), many standards' requirements are similar to other industries... [full article]
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - 2005 and Beyond
Still you see local city and state layoffs and many individuals retiring from companies in several industries. We also know that project management has been significant and has contributed to projects success... [full article]
- (Volume - 27)

I, as a technical program/project manager, realize more than ever that project managers must have business and technical management skills, yes?
The Project Manager (PM) not only has to manage and control the project but also control both the business and technical side. The PM must be able to manage people, administer and manger financial activities and budgets, and have good communication and interpersonal skills... [full article]
- (Volume - 27)