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Gap Analysis
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Gap analysis is a simple but useful tool that can help project managers achieve their objectives and improve performance. It is a study that helps to find ways to bridge-the-gap between the current state and a desired future state. Gap analysis can also help to understand and prioritize business needs... »
Project Manager Tools
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Project manager tools include, but are not limited to: Scope Project charter Scope statement Statement of work Change management plan WBS Time Gantt charts PERT charts Critical path analysis Cost Cost estimates Earned value management About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a PMP certified project manager with over 2o years experience planning and managing technology projects. Contact Ray at wwwpmservicesnw.com Article source: www.pmservicesnw.com »
Decision Tools: PMI
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Here is another decision tool that is easy to understand and apply. Is called PMI or Plus, Minus, and Interesting. PMI is commonly used to compare alternatives. PMI P Plus-positive reasons M Minus – negative reasons I Interesting- points of interest The process is quick, easy and may result in surprising results. Procedure List reasons under the... »
What’s Your Decision Making Style?
Here are 10 decision making styles. Which one describes your style? Impulsive Decide now, think later Fatalistic Relies on fate Whatever will be, will be Compliant Goes along with others If it’s okay with you, it’s okay with me Delaying Delays thought and action I’ll think about it later Agonizing Spends too much time evaluating alternatives I can’t make up my mind Planning Rational approach balances between cognitive and emotional I’ll... »