PMO Training Wheels... PMO Trend Blogs- April 21, 2008 In a world full of consultant-a-minute white papers and promises there are several helpful resources available that can help you build not only your template library, but also your process deck. State of Oregon: Project Management Office The Office of Information Services (OIS) for the state of Oregon has presented a simple, but expansive, portal that displays all of the usual pieces and parts you would expect, but also provides a PM process guide and PM blog. The training sections provides a..http://mylinkingpowerforum.ning.com/xn/detail/2025411:BlogPost:25861 PMO Training Wheels... Post Mortem Edition- April 21, 2008 You want to grow... you want to improve... you want to add value to the organization... Some projects have failed... some are considered best practices... Some product teams fly under the radar release after release... So you want to provide another service to the organization and you feel that a post mortem process is the golden bullet Here are some thoughts to consider before taking the enterprise level plunge: Start Slow. Have a third party facilitator discuss high level thoughts in...http://mylinkingpowerforum.ning.com/xn/detail/2025411:BlogPost:25094 Work Life Balance... Cooking Edition- April 21, 2008 There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in a weekend... let alone a weeknight for a home cooked meal. Since moving to Seattle two years ago I have found some wonderful businesses where you can either assemble entrees and side dishes yourself... or have them do the work for you! For about $200 a session (less seafood or less steak less $$$) and 2 hours of your time it's a great way to have 36 portions ready and waiting... just pop a bag in the fridge in the morning and in less than a half...http://mylinkingpowerforum.ning.com/xn/detail/2025411:BlogPost:24903 Work Life Balance... Mystery Shopping Edition- April 17, 2008 I have performed shops in 3 different parts of the US. It has been a great way to learn a new metropolitan area. I have not made a huge profit but I have helped some deserving people get recognized for performing terrific customer service and had some great meals along the way! Here are some tips and tricks that helped me get started: 1. Don't pay for access to information about shops... That's right... you can get all of the same information for free. Two great sites are: MSPA (Mystery...http://mylinkingpowerforum.ning.com/xn/detail/2025411:BlogPost:22507 |