I handed out the case study to all of those on the course and asked: “How many of you get a case study which is as detailed as this one?” Few people in the room put their hands up. Some said the brief they received was little more than a one liner given to them with the expectation they would … Read More >
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The project brief – I have loads of questions
I handed out the case study to all of those on the course and asked: “How many of you get a case study which is as detailed as this one?” Few people in the room put their hands up. Some said the brief they received was little more than a one liner given to them with the expectation they would … Read More >
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How much do you really know about your project?
This bag could save your life At some point in your career you may have to turn into a real road “warrior.” If so, you just might want to own this Kevlar-enforced briefcase which, when open, turns into a ballistic shield protecting you from handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum and 9mm submachine rounds (it carries a rating of NIJ Level IIIA). It won’t stop everything though; for example, it won’t stop high-velocity rifle rounds, such as from an AK 47, or irate stakeholders, but that’s life I guess. Made by China’s Leison Global , and sold by US21 , a ballistic-protection-product supplier in Fairfax, Virginia, it has three Kevlar soft armor panels on both sides of the briefcase (and one in the middle), and you can open it with a flick of the wrist in two seconds (bullets do go faster than that so better be ready). It weighs 4 pounds and it actually has pockets for folders, pads, files and anything you want to throw in there, including room for a thin laptop. While you might think I’m being ridiculous think again. If you work for the State Department, Department of Defense, or one of their contractors (or your country’s version of same), and you’re on projects in Iraq or Afghanistan, this protection could come in handy. How about if you travel to certain places in Mexico for your business where the drug wars are out of control and kidnapping is just a way of life, wouldn’t this bag come in handy? I had a friend who traveled to Ciudad Juarez every week for more than a year on a project management consulting assignment. Had he known about this bag, I think he would have gotten one.
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What the well-traveled project manager needs–a bulletproof briefcase
Join Arras People live on the Thursday 5th July to post your questions and discuss issues in project management careers. Everyday we get loads of questions on the phone and in emails from people interested in all aspects of project management careers. If you’re interested in finding out more about how to get into project management; wanting to brush up your CV; wondering what qualifications to take or interested in what the market is like at the moment for project management, come and join us on the 5th July at 12 noon – 2pm . The Live Q&A will be happening here and questions can be posted in advance of the session on the 5th July. Can’t make the Showcase this year on the 28th June in London? The Live Q&A is an opportunity to still take part and put your questions to me. Related Posts A Government Cut Worth Some Perspective: Unemployed Project Professionals Project Management Recruitment Ideas – The Job Interview Are you guilty of these Project Management CV errors
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I am pleased to announce that I have published reviews for both Rescue the Problem Project: A Complete Guide to Identifying, Preventing, and Recovering from Project Failure by Todd C. Williams and A Learning Guide For “Rescue The Problem Project” (pduOTD Primer Series) by Martin Chernenkoff. Click the links above to find full reviews and purchase your own copies!
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Rescue the Problem Project Book and Study Guide Reviews