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739 Managing Expectations: How to Keep IT Project Clients Informed and Happy
One of the most critical responsibilities of an IT project manager is keeping a project on track. Clients don’t like surprises, especially the kind that cost time and money.
Posted on Feb-13-2010

714 Clear Documentation Equals Better Results from Your IT Project Subcontractors
Many IT project managers find that using subcontractors is an excellent alternative to hiring full-time staffers. IT project managers may choose to hire independent contractors to assist with one project, or bring them on-board on a long-term basis.
Posted on Dec-14-2009

1290 Change-Control Process Reduces IT Project Surprises and Delays
Scope changes are so common in IT projects that many IT project managers have learned to expect them and simply take them in stride. But there’s no reason to let “project scope creep” slow your implementation down. Starting out with a good plan for managing scope changes can help you keep your project on track and your clients happy.
Posted on Dec-14-2009

1017 Software License Agreements Protect the Value of Your Hard Work
As a software developer, you know how important a good software license agreement can be. Without one, there’s nothing to stop the purchaser of your software from redistributing the products of your hard work with no profits to you.
Posted on Dec-11-2009

822 Employment Contract Can Be a Valuable Part of Your Hiring Process
For many small businesses, success goes hand-in-hand with the need for more employees. While growth is something to celebrate, adding people to your team also adds a new level of risk to your operation. Most small businesses don’t have a legal or human resources department to protect the company’s interests as an employer.
Posted on Nov-18-2009

1049 Mastering the Management Consulting Project Timeline
A project timeline is a central component in any good project management strategy. But as many management consultants have learned the hard way, creating and sticking to a timeline is not as easy as it sounds. Depending on the type of consulting engagement, many project elements – from people to technology to operational and market factors -- can generate unexpected complications and delays, quickly throwing a project off-track.
Posted on Sep-22-2009