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Actual for You - Distinguishing Features of Project Management in the 21st Century
When Losing Your Job....How to Stay Positive
As we go through today’s business cycles of ups and downs, it will not be uncommon for us to experience a layoff or job loss for one reason or another. When a job is loss, it is much like any other loss we experience in our life, (1) an ending, followed by (2) a period of confusion and distress, leading to (3) a new beginning. We feel this sense of loss because overtime we begin to identify ourselves with the circumstances of our lives. Who we think we are is partly defined by the roles and relationships that we have. When you lose a job there are a few things to keep in mind in moving through it:Remember it is not about you. Most businesses lay off based on certain financial targets and commitments they have made to the shareholders, bankers, and/or Board of Directors that may be at risk. Often it is about the survival of the company and they have to make some hard decisions about who to let go. Just remember “it is business, not personal.” Don’t judge yourself as unworthy or a victim because you were selected. This may be the chance you have been waiting for to do what you always wa
that they needed methods and processes to help them manage these projects more efficiently. To meet this need, scientists and practitioners worked together to form a new concept which wasAs we go through today’s business cycles of ups and downs, it will not be uncommon for us to experience a layoff or job loss for one reason or another. When a job is loss, it is much like any other loss we experience in our life, (1) an ending, followed by (2) a period of confusion and distress, leading to (3) a new beginning. We feel this sense of loss because overtime we begin to identify ourselves with the circumstances of our lives. Who we think we are is partly defined by the roles and relationships that we have. When you lose a job there are a few things to keep in mind in moving through it:Remember it is not about you. Most businesses lay off based on certain financial targets and commitments they have made to the shareholders, bankers, and/or Board of Directors that may be at risk. Often it is about the survival of the company and they have to make some hard decisions about who to let go. Just remember “it is business, not personal.” Don’t judge yourself as unworthy or a victim because you were selected. This may be the chance you have been waiting for to do what you always wa
Employees - Your Best Resource or Biggest Threat?
As a small business owner, how much thought do you give to human resources (HR) compliance? Probably not a lot and that's not uncommon if you only have a few employees. There are legitimate reasons why you haven't felt the need to spend time on HR, but there are even more compelling reasons why you should.I'll be the first to admit that the chances are slim to none that someone from the state or federal government will draw your company's name out of a hat and decide to audit your employment practices. It's not a big secret that the government is severely understaffed for this type of activity. The people they do have are quite busy with much larger corporations. But does this mean you can just close your eyes to HR compliance and run your business in any manner you choose? The answer depends on how much risk you like to take. Are you willing to risk lawsuits or fines that may seriously damage your business?For most small business owners, your success depends on your employees. While that may be a scary thought if you haven't hired good employees, it is a fact. Every person who has sta
The purpose of this article is to investigate the current hot topics of project management. In the 21st century, there is a clear swift from hard systems approach of project management to soft factors, a demand for strategic thinking in project management (Buttrick, 2000), new success factors (Atkinson, 1999) and project uncertainty management (Ward & Chapman, 2003). Broader project management theory and more intense research efforts are also a trend in the field (Winter & Smith, 2005).As a small business owner, how much thought do you give to human resources (HR) compliance? Probably not a lot and that's not uncommon if you only have a few employees. There are legitimate reasons why you haven't felt the need to spend time on HR, but there are even more compelling reasons why you should.I'll be the first to admit that the chances are slim to none that someone from the state or federal government will draw your company's name out of a hat and decide to audit your employment practices. It's not a big secret that the government is severely understaffed for this type of activity. The people they do have are quite busy with much larger corporations. But does this mean you can just close your eyes to HR compliance and run your business in any manner you choose? The answer depends on how much risk you like to take. Are you willing to risk lawsuits or fines that may seriously damage your business?For most small business owners, your success depends on your employees. While that may be a scary thought if you haven't hired good employees, it is a fact. Every person who has sta
Human beings have been executing projects from ancient times (Kwak, 2003). From relocating a tribe to constructing enormous buildings such as the pyramids, projects were a dominant element of history. Not long ago, those involved in projects understood that they needed methods and processes to help them manage these projects more efficiently. To meet this need, scientists and practitioners worked together to form a new concept which was
Career Reality Check - The Four Types of Jobs
In reality, no job is ever perfect, but there is nothing wrong with fantasizing about your ideal job. In fact, it may help you set goals for current employment and your future career. Your fantasy job can help you evaluate real jobs. Real jobs come in three forms: Survival Jobs, Bridge Jobs, and Career Jobs. All three require skills and the ability to describe your skills.Fantasy Job Have some fun and think about your dream job. If you could create your perfect job, what would it be? What would you be doing? Think about your skills, interests and values. Think about the location, work schedule, wages, benefits and level of responsibility you desire. What types of people do you want to associate with, and how? Consider your interests and values. Think about the physical surroundings, size of the business, management style, social atmosphere and whether it's for-profit or non-profit. To help you out, think about the questions below.What would you be doing on your ideal job?What skills are you using in your ideal job?For wh
soft factors, a demand for strategic thinking in project management (Buttrick, 2000), new success factors (Atkinson, 1999) and project uncertainty management (Ward & Chapman, 2003). Broader project management theory and more intense research efforts are also a trend in the field (Winter & Smith, 2005).In reality, no job is ever perfect, but there is nothing wrong with fantasizing about your ideal job. In fact, it may help you set goals for current employment and your future career. Your fantasy job can help you evaluate real jobs. Real jobs come in three forms: Survival Jobs, Bridge Jobs, and Career Jobs. All three require skills and the ability to describe your skills.Fantasy Job Have some fun and think about your dream job. If you could create your perfect job, what would it be? What would you be doing? Think about your skills, interests and values. Think about the location, work schedule, wages, benefits and level of responsibility you desire. What types of people do you want to associate with, and how? Consider your interests and values. Think about the physical surroundings, size of the business, management style, social atmosphere and whether it's for-profit or non-profit. To help you out, think about the questions below.What would you be doing on your ideal job?What skills are you using in your ideal job?For wh
Human beings have been executing projects from ancient times (Kwak, 2003). From relocating a tribe to constructing enormous buildings such as the pyramids, projects were a dominant element of history. Not long ago, those involved in projects understood that they needed methods and processes to help them manage these projects more efficiently. To meet this need, scientists and practitioners worked together to form a new concept which was
The Facilities Audit
“It’s too hot!” “It’s too cold!” “It smells!” “I can’t do my work!” “We need more space!”...the list goes on and on...and your company’s bottom line suffers because the place where you work is not supporting the purpose of your business.Let’s start with an example. You’re planning a cross country trip from Norfolk, Virginia to San Diego. The only problem is, you don’t know where you are, so you can’t plan how to get there. Fuel costs and other -- expenses are too high to just start out on a road trip. Oops.The same problem exists for your business. You want it to grow and become more profitable, and cut operating costs where it makes sense. But to do this, you need to know what you have that works, what you have that doesn’t perform to design specification, and where it makes the most sense to make changes. Maybe you want to add new product lines, equipment, or personnel. Where are you going to put them? What kinds of support do they need? Perhaps you’re not even sure if your buildings support the core purpose of your business. How can you find out? Can you fix the problem for a reaso
er project management theory and more intense research efforts are also a trend in the field (Winter & Smith, 2005).“It’s too hot!” “It’s too cold!” “It smells!” “I can’t do my work!” “We need more space!”...the list goes on and on...and your company’s bottom line suffers because the place where you work is not supporting the purpose of your business.Let’s start with an example. You’re planning a cross country trip from Norfolk, Virginia to San Diego. The only problem is, you don’t know where you are, so you can’t plan how to get there. Fuel costs and other -- expenses are too high to just start out on a road trip. Oops.The same problem exists for your business. You want it to grow and become more profitable, and cut operating costs where it makes sense. But to do this, you need to know what you have that works, what you have that doesn’t perform to design specification, and where it makes the most sense to make changes. Maybe you want to add new product lines, equipment, or personnel. Where are you going to put them? What kinds of support do they need? Perhaps you’re not even sure if your buildings support the core purpose of your business. How can you find out? Can you fix the problem for a reaso
Human beings have been executing projects from ancient times (Kwak, 2003). From relocating a tribe to constructing enormous buildings such as the pyramids, projects were a dominant element of history. Not long ago, those involved in projects understood that they needed methods and processes to help them manage these projects more efficiently. To meet this need, scientists and practitioners worked together to form a new concept which was
The Things That Make Up a Fund Raising Activity
Fundraising can simply be defined as an activity that is focused on generating a certain amount of cash to help a good cause. There are two types commonly used by various organizations namely profit or non-profit.Those that do this for profit simply want to generate more income. An example could be an alcohol company offering its products in fair. The firm may or may not organize it but representatives are there to endorse and promote the brand.The second is known as non-profit. There are countless numbers of non-profit organizations around the world helping those starving in Africa to those who are helping to raise funds to continue AIDS research.Fund raising events can be done in a small or large scale. The former alumni of a school can host a luncheon where checks will be collected later on to help in the construction efforts of a new building in campus.Something bigger could be a concert wherein some of the best singers in the country and in the world come together to have a great show and then give the proceeds to the chosen charity.Getting people to attend th
k, 2003). From relocating a tribe to constructing enormous buildings such as the pyramids, projects were a dominant element of history. Not long ago, those involved in projects understood that they needed methods and processes to help them manage these projects more efficiently. To meet this need, scientists and practitioners worked together to form a new concept which wasFundraising can simply be defined as an activity that is focused on generating a certain amount of cash to help a good cause. There are two types commonly used by various organizations namely profit or non-profit.Those that do this for profit simply want to generate more income. An example could be an alcohol company offering its products in fair. The firm may or may not organize it but representatives are there to endorse and promote the brand.The second is known as non-profit. There are countless numbers of non-profit organizations around the world helping those starving in Africa to those who are helping to raise funds to continue AIDS research.Fund raising events can be done in a small or large scale. The former alumni of a school can host a luncheon where checks will be collected later on to help in the construction efforts of a new building in campus.Something bigger could be a concert wherein some of the best singers in the country and in the world come together to have a great show and then give the proceeds to the chosen charity.Getting people to attend th
There Is No Job Security
When I was going to school in the early eighties we were told of a job market that was drastically different than what exists today. We were told not to worry about the future too much. All we had to do was go to school, get a job and do good work. As long as we did these things we would be taken care of. We were also told the best place to put your money was in a savings accountIn today's world these instructions are not only inadequate they are for the most part completely false.Getting an education is always a good foundation no matter what a person decides to do.It does not seem to matter what you study all that much. The important part is that you have shown the resolve and will to get a degree. Listen to your gut and study what you enjoy. The last thing you want is to get a degree and be stuck in a job path that you don't like.The term "job security" does not mean what it used to.To have a job in today's world is a fragile agreement between you and your employer. It does not seem to matter if you do a great job or a mediocre one. You can be fired at
that they needed methods and processes to help them manage these projects more efficiently. To meet this need, scientists and practitioners worked together to form a new concept which was called «project management». According to the PMBOK’s definition "project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements". (A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, 2004). There are many different views in the literature concerning the birth of project management. Maylor (2005) mentions that "project management in the way that we would understand it today did not exist until the 1950s" and Wideman (2001) tracks the first use of project management in the UK’s Institution of Civil Engineers report on UK post war national development first published in 1944.When I was going to school in the early eighties we were told of a job market that was drastically different than what exists today. We were told not to worry about the future too much. All we had to do was go to school, get a job and do good work. As long as we did these things we would be taken care of. We were also told the best place to put your money was in a savings accountIn today's world these instructions are not only inadequate they are for the most part completely false.Getting an education is always a good foundation no matter what a person decides to do.It does not seem to matter what you study all that much. The important part is that you have shown the resolve and will to get a degree. Listen to your gut and study what you enjoy. The last thing you want is to get a degree and be stuck in a job path that you don't like.The term "job security" does not mean what it used to.To have a job in today's world is a fragile agreement between you and your employer. It does not seem to matter if you do a great job or a mediocre one. You can be fired at
Since then, there have been a lot of changes. "The hard systems approach, which treated the projec
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