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AGILE: Project Plan WBS Template - ICT System Integration Scope

AGILE: Project Plan WBS Template – ICT System Integration Scope

Task Name WBS AGILE: Project Plan WBS Template – ICT System Integration Scope 0    Phase 1- Preparation 1       Project team resources assigned 1.1          Technical Solution Manager- TSM Assigned 1.1.1          Business Solution Manager- BSM Assigned 1.1.2          TSM leads Phase 0 activities 1.1.3            Define the INITIATIVES Project Solution Design 1.1.3.1   …

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Identity-factor in influence

In the endemic era of signing treating during the world wars. Attempting to influence or negotiate successfully with other people’s unconscious minds played a critical role. The concept of highlight identity similarities was well used by Winston Churchill for one of his deal-making treaty.

A case in point.  When Ireland was seeking its independence from Great Britain in the 1920s, Winston…

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Beware of this... Common sense is often better than sixth sense !!!

Beware of this… Common sense is often better than sixth sense !!!

We live in an age of experts… Common sense is often better than sixth sense

Look online and it seems EVERYONE is an expert at something. Granted, it’s good that the Internet gives us access to other people’s expertise.

But, there is danger of us ourselves being “mesmerized” by the “exotic persona” of some of the people holding themselves up as the masters in their field.

What I mean is this: We…

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Want to shape people's behavior ? Here is the technique/way.....

Want to shape people’s behavior ? Here is the technique/way…..

Want to get the best out of other people?

“Want to turn an uncooperative service provider (or receptionist) into a helpful servant of your needs? If so: Don’t tell people WHAT to do, the trick is to remind them WHO they are.”

Example: You call upon a company with the purpose of getting through to one of the key personnel. Your call gets answered by a harsh and hurried sounding receptionist.

You…

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Always make sure you aren't contradicting the other person; instead, ADD to their range of alternatives or ideas...

Always make sure you aren’t contradicting the other person; instead, ADD to their range of alternatives or ideas…

A good rule to influence is to remember this: Always make sure you aren’t contradicting the other person; instead, ADD to their range of alternatives or ideas.

An Example:   Someone says to you that what you have suggested will never work. The worst thing you can do is contradict them by telling them it will work (even if you know for sure that you are right and they are wrong).

Instead, it’s…

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How should an Manager/Leader handle Group Dynamics in the Project or Organization ? What Causes Poor Group Dynamics? and Strategies for Improving Team Dynamics

How should an Manager/Leader should handle Group Dynamics in the Project or Organization ? What Causes Poor Group Dynamics? and Strategies for Improving Team Dynamics

The term “group dynamics” describes the way in which people in a group interact with one another. When dynamics are positive, the group works well together. When dynamics are poor, the group’s effectiveness is reduced.

What Causes Poor Group Dynamics? Group leaders and team members can contribute to a negative group dynamic. Let’s look at some of the most common problems that can occur:

Weak…

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How do you make a Good Impression and Poor Impression ? guidelines for improving your Impression Skills and draw a line;

Something I want to read this today….I faced a situation and this message helped me….

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Learn to use your limitations to your advantage...

Learn to use your limitations to your advantage…

You only have a limited number of hours to do any project deliverables stuff?

Good.   Always remember: Limitation creates value.

The more you limit access to yourself and what you can do the more you create value for what you do.   So use limitation to your advantage.   Just like the stamp collector did in this story I heard:

According to the story the stamp collector had a stamp and it was one…

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NFLUENCING others to accept and act on ideas : The world’s most valuable skill

NFLUENCING others to accept and act on ideas : The world’s most valuable skill

 “It’s harder to get a good idea accepted than it is to get a good idea.”  This is so true…

Good ideas are valuable, no doubt about that. But the real value is in getting good ideas accepted and acted upon by those who can “breathe life” into the idea. In fact, take a look at some of the objects around you.

Chances are that, at some point, somebody had to fight tooth-and-nail to get other people…

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Personality Conflict

Your personality is the package of stable traits and characteristics creating your unique identity.

We define a personality conflict as interpersonal opposition based on personal dislike, disagreement, or different styles.

Workplace Incivility: The Seeds of Personality Conflict;

Somewhat akin to physical pain, chronic personality conflicts often begin with seemingly insignificant irritations. A…

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Survey Says which is the utmost Proirity ? Teamwork/Collaboration, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, IT Applications

A survey was done:  Which is the utmost priority in this century to focus: Teamwork/Collaboration, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, IT Applications. Judging from a recent survey that asked corporate leaders to look ahead five years,

We all need to polish our teamwork skills: “Teamwork/collaboration” (74%) was among the top three most important knowledge/skill areas,

just behind “critical…

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Project Management Tool: MS Project Tool Tricks and Tips 03

Courtesy from criticaltools.Inc. It’s a Collection of Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Project, these tips and tricks works with all versions of Microsoft Project.

In the Gantt Chart, double-click on the right edge of a column header to “best fit” the column.

To quickly change the name of a column, DoubleClick in the column header and enter a new name for the field in the Title field. For example,…

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How to Build Trust ? [ Things managers/leaders can do to build trust]; How credible and trustworthy are you? How about those in your personal and professional circles?

Management professor/consultant Fernando Bartolomé offers the following six guidelines for building and maintaining trust:

Communication: Keep team members and employees informed by explaining policies and decisions and providing accurate feed- back. Be candid about one’s own problems and limitations. Tell the truth.

Support: Be available and approachable. Provide help, advice, coaching, and…

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Which Human Intelligence you Possess ? Gardner’s eight multiple Human Intelligences !!!

Howard Gardner, a professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, offered a new paradigm for human intelligence in his 1983 book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. He has subsequently identified eight different intelligences that vastly broaden the long-standing concept of intelligence. Gardner’s concept of multiple intelligences (MI) includes not only cognitive abilities…

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Project Management Tool: MS Project Custom Formula and How to Create Them ?

To create a custom field in the “standalone” version of Microsoft Project, do the following:

Start the Microsoft Project application.

If you are using Microsoft Project 2003 or 2007, from the menu, select Tools…Customize…Fields.

If you are using Microsoft Project 2010 or 2013, from the ribbon, select the Project tab, and click the Custom Fields button.

From the Type drop down, select the type of…

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Always Know who is your peer/competitor is !!!

Always Know who is your competitor is !!!

My mentors has always been guiding me in every step of my professional life cycle. recently i got some factoids recommended. by going on the topic ” Always Know who is your competitor is !!!” This clearly says to be on track always to be in the known in the project or organization where you work in.

The below factoids will give you the direction on how to handle and keep an eye on your peers /…

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