Articles Archive
(January to June, 2000)

The Project Tracking Meeting: A Recommended Agenda
PM Network, June 2000
This column addresses the major subjects of focus at project tracking meetings. While these meetings can be conducted in a wide variety of formats, the approach recommended here has worked especially well.
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Project Tracking Meetings: Frequently Asked Questions
PM Network, May 2000
Project tracking is about staying in control-being proactive, not reactive. Just as the title suggests, this article discusses frequently asked questions about tracking a project.
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Is Your PMO Respected?
PM Network, April 2000
Unfortunately, many Project Management Offices are not well received or well respected across an organization. This article presents a starter list of services that a PMO can provide which clearly can benefit projects within an organization.
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How Technical Must a Project Manager Be?
PM Network, March 2000
You don't have to be the smartest, most technically knowledgeable person on the project to be the project manager. This article discusses the need to have a sufficient level of domain knowledge regarding terminology and technology, and the leadership to draw upon the technical knowledge and skills from across the project's membership when needed.
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The No. 1 Reason for Projects in Trouble
PM Network, February 2000, page 21
The top reason for projects in trouble is that the project’s most important problems are not managed effectively, nor with the sense of urgency they require. This article shows how to identify the top problems, assign ownership to them, and track them to closure with the swiftness they require.
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Boldness! You Cannot Be a Consistently Effective Leader If You Don’t Have It
PM Network, January 2000, page 21
The person who consistently displays bold behavior will far outperform the person who does not. This article defines boldness and provides examples of behavior that is essential for achieving a consistently effective performance.
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