The ten best IT certifications
This article from Erik Eckel on Tech Republic lists hisselection of the ten best certifications for tech professionals: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1751&tag=main;banner
The value of health care project managers
An interesting post from Tom Burzinski that provides solidarguments about the value of project managers in a health care environment: http://bizopinion.wisbusiness.com/2010/08/role-of-experienced-health-care-project.html
How do we get great project managers?
Mark Healy, writing on the Globe and Mail’s website says, “The most successful project managers I know – in small andlarge client organizations – understand that project management starts withtalent management. To be a great project manager, you first need to be a greatmanager. This is a crucial concept for every up-and-coming project manager. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/grow/mark-healy/great-project-managers-evolve-from-great-managers/article1667827/
Top Agile Software Development Books
Useful list of the top books in this field, compiled byJurgen Appelo: http://www.noop.nl/2010/08/top-100-agile-books.html
Middle East Project Quality Awards
The deadline for submission for these awards has beenextended to 28th October. For any of you in the middle east, theseawards will showcase good project management practice and should be worthfollowing: http://www.ameinfo.com/240539.html
White House To Review High-Risk IT Projects
TheOffice of Management and Budget plans to review up to 30 “high risk”federal IT projects as the next step in an ongoing process to identify andremediate troubled, big-ticket technology deployments. http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/policy/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=226300178&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_News
Poor ERP Project Management Delays Publishing of FinancialResults
Problems with a recently installed ERP (enterpriseresource planning) system have partly forced automotive wheel maker SuperiorIndustries International to hold off filing its second-quarter results,according to a companystatement and U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission filing onWednesday: http://www.businessweek.com/idg/2010-08-12/erp-woes-delay-wheel-maker-s-financial-results.html
Project Management and Social Media
Most organizations are rife with information silosand internecine warfare, all of which leads to screwed-up projects. http://www.zdnet.com/blog/projectfailures/idc-offers-an-impartial-social-business-framework/10544
