Show 12: Goals

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Show notes: A new segment called "Helpful Resources" is followed by The News in PM. The main focus on the show today is on setting goals the SMART way and I give you my review of the Gantthead website.

Helpful Resources

- Next Generation PMO (PDF)
- There's a reason IT PMOs fail
- Free 26-page Project Manager's Desk Reference
- Top 10 Tips to Building an Effective Program Management Office

Project Management in the News

- APM: Project Management Awards 2005 Winners Announced (PDF Document)
- IPMA Celebrates 40th birthday
- India must emulate Chinese model in project management

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The Project Management Podcast, an "internet radio show", is hosted by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP and brings project management topics to beginners and experts. The show is an entertaining and educational mix of both current trends and best practices in project management. Using a podcatcher software such as iTunes or iPodder you can subscribe to the show and have it automatically downloaded to your MP3 player. No player? No problem! You can also just listen to the show on your computer speakers. Individual episodes and subscription links are available at http://pmpodcast.blogspot.com.

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Show 11: PM Methodologies

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Following the news, there are three segments in today's episode: Harry Fisher (author of Microsoft Visual Basic.Net) recounts his experience and success in implementing a workflow tool. We'll take a Tour de Project Management Methodologies and I give you my review of The Vision Thing Podcast.

Project Management in the News

- Project Management Methodology soon to be released
- Swedish Railway Administration, Banverket, Selects IFS Applications
- NASCIO Releases Findings From State IT Project Management Survey
- CSIRO tames project management risks
- Survey: States need tighter project management practices
- Time and project management course for Maltapost staff
- AADO convenes, discusses IT project management

Show 10: PM Podcast 2005/11/05 - Training

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In today's show you will get to hear: Listener Feedback. iTunes podcast tip. Project Management News. An interview with Diane Altwies from Outercore Inc. on project management training. And finally my cookbook on how to deliver advanced training to PMPs in your area.

Project Management in the News

- New Jersey Excellence in Technology Awards

- Dallas Pmi Chapter Adds 444 New Pmps In September

- BLM project uncovers secrets of ghost town

- A view into Google's inner workings

Show 9½: PM Podcast 2005/11/01 - International Project Management Day

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The international project management day on November 3, 2005, is intended to encourage project based organizations worldwide or organizations who utilize project management methodologies to schedule some type of recognition event within their organizations or coordinated locally with others to truly demonstrate appreciation for the achievements of project managers and their teams.

Visit The International Project Management Day website or participate in the Free Webinar.

Here is what you can do to support the day...

Individually:
Thank your project manager or teams by phone, email, card, or in person
Take a project manager to lunch
Ask how a project is going and show interest in results
Wear a t-shirt that reads "Kiss Me - I'm a Project Manager" ;-)

Organizationally:
Recognize the PMO for their contributions to the organization
Communicate and celebrate project successes
Sponsor a project management “coffee break”

Locally:
Attend a project management association meeting
Schedule a recognition event for project managers
Publish an article in a local newspaper or newsletter

Internationally:
Attend a special webinar hosted by The International Institute for Learning
Join a project management association
Observe and learn about international projects that impact your community or quality of life