Resource Management Archive
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Managing the “C” Word
Posted on June 9, 2008 | No CommentsConsultants. We’ve all either used them, been them, or both at one time or another. Companies love them and hate them. The pattern is usually something like this: The company needs more manpower or expertise in some area They have a brilliant idea: Hire consultants!... -
Meeting Needs
Posted on June 2, 2008 | 2 CommentsHow many meetings do you hold or attend with more than a half-dozen people in them? How useful are those meetings? How many meetings do you attend where you never actually have any contribution to what’s going on? As a project manager, you fundamentally have... -
UF Postings Past: The Best Bring Out the Best
Posted on April 6, 2008 | No CommentsWhen working with outside entities- whether it is another department, a partner company, a vendor, a contractor, or whatever, you should remember something about how they make their staffing decisions. Whenever they partner up with you, they are going to evaluate your staff and staff...