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"All things are created twice; first mentally; then physically. The key to creativity is to begin with the end in mind, with a vision and a blue print of the desired result." - Stephen Covey (Author of "7 Habits of Highly Effective People") "Begin at the beginning,' the King said gravely, 'and go on till you come to the end; then stop." - Lewis Carroll (Author of "Alice in Wonderland") There are different types of Project Management and they vary according to the industry in which it is being used. Waterfall Project Management is otherwise known as the Traditional Project Management or Sequential Project Management. The title "Waterfall Project Management" was first used and described by Winston W. Royce in his 1970 article "Managing the Development of Large Software System". The waterfall project management follows as seven predefined steps. These steps or phases occur sequentially and the progress of th...

"Green fingers are the extension of a Verdant heart." Russell Page "The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will" - Chuck Palahniuk, Author of Diary Table of Contents 1. Green Projects 2. Planning a Green Project 3. Budgeting a Green Project 4. Building Green Teams 5. Sustainable Resources Usage 1. Green Projects As a responsible citizen of the world, it becomes important that our projects are not working adversely on the environment. Gone are the days, when an individual's choice of action is limited within their community. The world at large needs to realize, that the country-centric attitude of living with very little care for natural resources, may soon lead to shortage in resources. Then it becomes all the more i...

"Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it"  Lao Tzu quotes "Try our flexible Corporate Training... Voila! Your Employees won't be able to resist Passing the PMP!" Many Corporations, of late, have recognized the need for a certified PMP's contribution to an organization.  They may feel that their organization needs to increase a particular team's knowledge base about Project Management while focusing on specific areas. To fulfill the needs of corporations, we offer flexible PMP Courses to update their teams on the latest insight and information on Project Management in the specialized areas of their choice.   Our tailor-made PMP Courses, for companies of any size, help to build the Project Management knowledge base of your employees with a PMP Certification. If you have identified a need within your organization to upgrade your team of Project Managers or see value in your employees obtaining a PMP Ce...

"Increase the probability and impact of positive events, and decrease the probability and impact of negative events" ― PMBOK Chapter 11 "It makes a big difference in your life when you stay positive." - Ellen DeGeneres, in her book "Seriously... I'm Kidding" Most of us in this fast-paced world, try to get most of things done under the shortest duration. So there are certain tasks that can't be multi-tasked and definitely requires our complete attention. The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is also one such complete attention grabbing assignment. For some aspirants, learning comes naturally and for others it's a chore that is strenuous to carry out. But remember whatever your learning energy schema may be, PMP Certification is a accomplishment that you must aim for and acquire it. When looking at the study process and getting to know the theory of what you have understood through experience may seem diffi...

"Almost 88% of professionals across 34 countries would like to work for companies that are committed to strong ethical values, according to a survey conducted by Kelly Services." "Project Management Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct are discussed in chapter 1 of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guidelines 5th Edition." Why do you think professionals prefer ethical companies?  What is the point in following ethical values in an organization when you are already committed towards the organization's goal? Well, the answer is not so complex. With no ethical values and morals followed, no organization can flourish in spite of having great objectives and well-planned project structure. You will come to understand the truth behind the necessity of adhering to the ethical codes when you look at history. It shows that companies that have a code of ethics have outperformed the average companies that had no such ethical codes. Code of...

"Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group says, "Oh screw it. Let's do it!". That's the real attitude of a leader." "Stay Hungry. Try out crazy things. One day, you'll find yourself to be a Leader!" One fine day, two friends were talking to each other. One of the friends, who were deterred about the misfortunes and failures happening in his life, was sharing those unpleasant events to the other friend. The other friend, who quietly let his friend mourn about the bad times, is none other than Abraham Lincoln, the greatest President of the United States of America. Lincoln pointed to the board that listed all the failures and misfortunes of his own with a smile on his face. Then, the friend of Lincoln felt motivated. Well, that shows the quality of leadership in Abraham Lincoln. Having faced only failures in his life until he was 52 years, Abraham Lincoln did not give up. He tried and tried and never gave up until he reached his desti...

"In the US, 39% of Project Management Professionals are women, which is way better when compared to other countries." "Women make better Project Managers because of their good interpersonal communication skills." "Women have also entered into the growing field of Project Management. Turning every hurdle as a stepping stone, women are succeeding and growing in this field with Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, a well-known Project Management Certificate." During the 19 th  and 20 th  century, women were not seen in most professional fields. They were not even given proper education and their entries into many fields were restricted. Women were often put into low grade positions in many companies. Now, in this modern world of the 21 st  century, with too many efforts, women are slowly making their way into every profession. Of course, there still exist a lot of people who do not treat women with dignity. And, the so ...