Resources for IT Managers
iTaskX v2.5 has be released as an update for the Mac OS X project management software package. New in v2.5 is improved support for Microsoft Project. You can open native Microsoft Project files and exchange data using Microsoft Project's XML and MPX support. iTaskX cost $106.25 to purchase. iTaskX provides the support you need for professional project management. iTaskX 2 adapts to your working … [Read more...]
Do you need Project Management software, but don't have a lot of money to invest in it? Take a look at dotProject. It is a free open source Project Management tool alternative to Microsoft products and other expensive applications. Features Include User Management Email based trouble Ticket System Client/Company Management Project listings Hierarchical Task List File … [Read more...]
Method 123 a company that offers a comprehensive suite of Project Management templates is now offering a free project management e-book. The free e-book covers the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution to closure. This e-book helps you manage projects more successfully by describing each of the steps in the Project Life cycle. Every phase, activity and task is described, … [Read more...]
At times Project Management can seem like an art more than a science. IT projects can be particularly challenging. So how do you choose a project and what are the essential criteria to ensure a successful project? While there is no magical formula, here are seven tips to keep in mind for a successful IT project. 1. How to Choose Projects You should choose projects that are important … [Read more...]
Agile Agenda is an Adobe Open Air tool for project management, letting you schedule and assign tasks, assigning priorities and more. It currently runs on Windows, Mac OSX. They will soon offer Linux and web based versions. The philosophy behind the software: Durations and Priorities Agile Agenda asks for durations and priorities and then figures out the start and end dates … [Read more...]
Innovation in an organization increases performance and growth through improvements. Innovation is not just about having good ideas. Innovation is a team effort where all areas of an organization contribute. Microsoft is attempting to address this with its Innovation Process Management Solution. The Microsoft Innovation Process Management (IPM) Solution is built on the Microsoft SharePoint … [Read more...]
Project managers face problems with every project. By building problem-solving into your project and problem collaboration into your project team you will ensure that problems are dealt with promptly. You will also establish a track record of being able to identify and deal with problems. This is a useful notch on your project manager's belt. Your goal is to identify problems early before they … [Read more...]
Security managers often end up being the bad guy when they delay a project. The reason is they are not fully consulted or included in the project. To avoid delays security managers should be included in the project life-cycle management process from the beginning. Mathias Thurman a security manager by trade came up with 13 criteria that dictate whether a project needs security consideration. … [Read more...]