The three keys to innovation are to seek out new ideas, test these ideas on a scale where failure is survivable, and constantly monitor these trials for feedback. This is according to Tim Hartford’s new book, Adapt: Why Success Always Starts With Failure. Hartford argues that the world is too complex for top-down “big project”Read… Read more »
As designers and visual communicators, we should do better to consciously recognize the communicative value of icons and symbols. Designers are a curious breed of people: we are creators, inquisitive leaders, thinkers, and ponderers of how we can spark change through the process of design, and how we can improve communication and understanding through whatRead… Read more »
The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from The Free PMP Exam Simulator at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com – The answer is at the very bottom: —————————— A project manager wants to display and communicate the results of PERT and Critical Path analysis in a simple chart that can be readily understood by those who are notRead… Read more »
I’d like to try something new, highlighting the best comments received in the last week. I absolutely LOVE getting comments on blog posts and engaging in the discussion that follows. Approaching Project Management Interviews On “How to Connect With People In Your Target Organizations“, Jennifer Bedell shared an awesome story illustrating her approach to theRead… Read more »
A week ago today, Space Shuttle Atlantis rocketed into orbit for the last time, marking the beginning of the very end of NASA’s Space Shuttle program. The decision has been cause for celebration for some, anger for others, sadness and introspection for many who saw the Space Shuttle as a crowning achievement in inspiration forRead… Read more »
In this video ClearedJobs.Net’s HR Specialist Patra Frame talks about the importance of military personnel using the transition services that are available to them when planning their transition to the civilian work world. Many others have traveled this road before so learn from their mistakes, don’t repeat them. It’s helpful to talk to folks whoRead… Read more »
After a successful pilot, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (TX) is moving forward with plans to add surveillance cameras at its 55 light-rail stations. The cameras will focus on platforms and ticket machines and will be monitored in real time on a rotating basis. DART will continue to rely on police to monitor parking lots. TheRead… Read more »
We recommend these 75 questions because these are some of the most difficult free samples that you can find on the market. Oliver Lehmann is a trainer, coach and mentor. His 75 Free PMP Exam Sample Questions gauges the project managers’ strength and weaknesses when it comes to the topics covered in the actual ProjectRead… Read more »
Tweet Print PDF Last year, West Virginia received $126 million in federal stimulus grant money to expand broadband statewide. However, state officials may be scaling back the project resulting in unspent funds. At the same time, the state’s broadband map still lacks critical data about broadband access. According to a piece in the Charleston Gazette,Read… Read more »
The State Department’s Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) eInternship applications are available on USAJobs until July 20th. If you are a U.S. citizen college (undergrad, grad, or post-grad) student interested in conducting digital diplomacy through a virtual eInternship with a State Department domestic office or U.S. diplomatic post overseas, this program may be for you.Read… Read more »