Posts by Jodi Cicci
What I learned in Grade School is changing
Technology changes rapidly in today’s world – not only devices but programming approaches and languages. I started my career as a programmer working in PL/I and FORTRAN (dating myself a…
Read MoreDoes the ‘man month’ metric still work in today’s world?
Early on in my project management life I read a book that described what a ‘man-month’ or ‘man-day’ is, which is paraphrased as the amount of productive time you can…
Read MoreUtilization – common term, uncommon definition
When I was going through school, I remember getting critiqued on my papers by using the word ‘use’ too much. So I would work around it by substituting ‘utilize’; tricky…
Read MoreBig or Small – There is Work For Us All
When you work in a small consulting company, a big challenge is how you differentiate your company enough to stand out among all the others vying for the same business.
Read MoreCultivating a Project Manager
In general a project manager must have the 3 ‘tions’ to be successful: Communication, coordination, and organization.
Read MoreThe Importance of Community and Communication
What is the most effective way to communicate with your team and your organization? Take the time to determine if you need to inform people, if you need responses from people, or if you are looking to encourage feedback/discussions among your group. Not all of your communication needs to be handled with a single approach.
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