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There are NO MORE EXCUSES for project FAILURE!!
Eddie R. Williams, PMP Book Title: Software/Firmware Configuration Management (Within the System Development Process) Subtitle: Management Control & Quality Being an IT professional for over 20 years and now a published author and coach, I became very concerned about the high failure rate of projects within the IT industry. I had worked on government, aerospace,…
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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. Through it all, you must include activities to maintain your mental and physical health. Some are listed below. Have a daily routine…
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As a high school student how do I get more involved with computers, learn about and receive more education in information technology?
Most schools have computers, but if by chance yours does not, hopefully there is one in your home. Either way here are some suggestions and recommendations. Become, if you\’re not, computer literate, involved to learn to use a computer Talk to your counselor/advisor, technical/computer teachers, and others about careers in Information Technology Inquire about 2-4…
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Program and Project Management. Is There A Difference? Yes There Is…
There is a difference but some professionals in the IT industry seem to think program management is just managing multiple projects. A Program and Project Manager may or may not be certified. Program Management Program management is the management of multiple related projects, a system or systems, and not just multiple projects. A Program Manager…
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Software Development Best (and Good) Practices: What “best practice” processes do you think are required for IT development projects?
Best Practice Processes (BPPs) must continue to be estabished and improved for the software development process. and for the successful projects and programs. The best practice processes are identified below. Several organizations with standards that support these processes are listed. Best Practice Processes: 1. Program/Project Management (and Business Management) (Integration) Use of Experience and Knowledge (Integration)…
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What positions (opportunities) are there within the industry since the emphasis on e-commerce, e-business, and web development?
There are still opportunities. The impact that e-technology has had on the IT or other industries (e.g., Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Financial Services, Media, Electronic Components, Insurance, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing) and Academia (Colleges/Universities), has created and expanded businesses and business opportunities. Some of the many positions in data processing, information systems, or Information technology (IT) are listed…
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Is Recovery just Ahead?
During these difficult times after 9/11, corporations\’ unethical practices, businesses\’ financial difficulties, mergers, and the dreaded layoffs that followed, hopefully, the road to recovery is just ahead. The national and international impact has been overwhelming to not only many businesses but to our communities. RayAnn Enterprise Publishers was established to have an impact by providing…
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RayAnn Enterprise Publishers
One of our most critical concerns of today within the IT industry: The high failure rate for Information Technology projects/programs. I represent RayAnn Enterprise Publishers, a publishing and professional services business for the IT and other industries. The Business was established with an Internet presence. RayAnn Enterprise Publishers provides: Publication of IT and Management Books, Information…
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Terri McCaden, HR specialist and professional trainer, comments on featured author:
Eddie Williams is a program/project manager, educator, coach, and entrepreneur. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the international organization, Project Management Institute (PMI). He has successfully managed projects and programs encompassing networks, systems, application/software development and management, business analysis/management, Y2K, e-business, and web development. These projects have been within a variety…
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