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Single Page Dot Point

Bullet Point Project Management

 

Bullet Point Project Management

It doesn't matter what the project is.  It doesn't matter how big or how small, the fundamentals are always the same.  Follow these simple steps for success  - Every Time. 

Remember that discipline is crucial - as is the need to follow the plan.  

Monday 18 April, 2011 10:55 AM
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Single Page – Bullet Point

 

How to write effective Single Page Bullet Points – every time for reprts and assessmnets

Not only for Engineers - it cuts across all areas

We live in a fast paced world - we want the message  - "cut to the chase"

as they used to say in the movies - As much as you may wish to delve into the greater meaning of life

 

Monday 4 April, 2011 08:48 AM
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Work Breakdown Structure

 

 Single Page Dot Point – Work Breakdown Structure

As with most tools which are used in Engineering and Project Management, there are times when it should be regarded as absolutely essential and there are other times when it just isn't worth the effort.  This Single Page Dot Point (SPDP) isn't about teaching WBS's.  Its about knowing when and why it should be used. 

Monday 7 March, 2011 07:17 AM
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Project Decision Time

 

Sooner or later, there comes a time to make decisions

When and how to decide if a project is Dead or if it is a Go'er  --
So how do you know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em

  • Typically we are all working on too many projects with limited resource.  At what stage, and what triggers that decision  to “cut your losses and walk away”
  • Or the decision that you are on a winner and in it for the “long haul”.   


As Kenny Rodgers sang in  - “The Gambler”

You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away and know when to run”

Tuesday 22 February, 2011 08:38 AM
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"A good scientist is a person with original ideas. A good engineer is a person who makes a design that works with as few original ideas as possible" - Freeman Dyson