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In This Issue
MS Project Tip
Critical Path Method
Notice Everything for Greater Success
Problem/Vision Statement and Feasibility Analysis
Successful Learning is a Two Way Street

Five Ifs: MS Project Tip 

Five Counting Hands 

The changes in MS Project v 2010 are numerous and the enhancements even more so. In this tip, we looks at a few of the more notable updates. 

 

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Critical Path Method - Valuable Techniques in PracticeRoad Work Ahead

 

The  Minnesota Department of Transportation, Mn/DOT, recently completed the biggest project in its history: 3 ½ years and $288 million. And get this: It finished weeks early and was completed within 2% of original contract value. 

 

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Notice Everything for Greater Success

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We have all heard of the saying "the devil is in the details", right? But what does it really mean? This idiom actually derives from an earlier phrase "God is in the detail" which expresses the idea that whatever you do should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are very

important... 

 

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Task Specific BABOK Techniques for the CBAP and CCBA Exams: Part 5

Check Mark Exam

  

This article is about two specialized and powerful techniques that are useful not only for business analysis, but project management and other disciplines: Problem or Vision Statement and Feasibility Analysis.

 

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Successful Learning is a Two Way Street 

Woman Student Listening

 

As an instructor, I am happy to own the success of the learning events I lead.  It is my job to understand students' needs and then figure out how to best meet them.  In addition, it's my responsibility to do that in a way that maximizes the student experience, that is, make it fun, engaging, and pertinent to their real world.

 

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Task-Specific BABOK Techniques to Know for the CBAP/CCBA Exam: Part 4

Influence Interest Grid

 

Two task-specific techniques featured in the BABOK Guide are Stakeholder Map and Variance Analysis. Both are found in the Planning and Monitoring section and knowing them will help you pass the CBAP or CCBA exam. 

 

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CBAP® Online Study Exam 

 

 

"Good news: I passed the exam! The exam practice I took on your site was invaluable to me. Not only did it help me to improve my understanding of the material, but I also think it reflects the 'vibe' of the exam very well. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to make use of it "

 

   

 

-Tamar Duke-Cohan, CBAP

 

 

 

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