Project Management Institute

Project Management Certification Career Path Yes the author of this blog has a vested interest in the subject but useful information anyway…
Yes because of the vested interest the primary target of this blog is the private sector but….From Phoenixts blog So You Think You’re Ready to Be a Project Manager?While we can’t blame you for wanting…[Read more]

GLASScon II: The Second Iteration of the Government Lean-Agile Software Systems Conference

For Government folks interested in a low cost conference to learn more about Agile and Lean, please consider attending GLASScon, the Government Lean-Agile Software & Systems Conference, 4-5 June 2013 at the Navy League Building (at Courthouse Metro). The…[Read more]

Hi Robert,
I have passed through the survey, however distinct questions related to differences among CP, FP or T&M contract types experiences might enhance the core resulted values of the survey, as different contract’s performance, cost and time tolerances, as well as their pro and cons/disadvantages must be taken into account before establishing…[Read more]

In a continuing effort to study EVM over a long period of time (7-10 years), please share this survey link with anyone you know that has any experienced with EVM. It is a very short and simple survey. The survey explores the relationship of EVM attributes to common contract formation and administration activities as well as to project success.…[Read more]

Are you a PMI member who lives or works in Maryland, USA?

Great question – How do I improve visually displaying project management information? Any suggestions? https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/help-improving-my-skills-visually-displaying-program-management

How do you make your project inspirational for team members (and yourself)?
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/government-projects-are-not-mundane-unless-you-let-them-be

Did anyone update their IT Project Manager descriptions or PD? Richard is looking for examples – https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/it-program-manager

Post from Josh on recently changed PMP eligibility requirements: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/pmp-eligibility-requirements-changed-on-april-17-2012

Are you in a Federal Department or Agency struggling to achieve the improvements within the 25 Point Implementation Plan to Reform Federal Information Technology Management released by the Federal CIO last year?
http://www.cio.gov/documents/25-Point-Implementation-Plan-to-Reform-Federal%20IT.pdf

Perhaps you have heard of or are struggling with…[Read more]

Vivienne is looking for examples of performance dashboards – can someone help her out? https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/government-dashboards-measuring-performance

Stressed? What’s the most stressful part of your project life cycle?https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/what-s-the-most-stressful-phase-of-your-project-life-cycle

Anyone got tips for Denise on establishing an IT PMO office?

https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/establishing-an-agency-level-it-project-management-ofiice

How do simple project become complex in a hurry? We can learn something from legos:
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/how-simple-projects-can-quickly-become-complex

Join the discussion on the acquisition training needs for project managers: http://bit.ly/ydFfKY

What are the core elements – what are the “must haves” – in a project management tool/software? Got examples? See this forum:
https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/what-should-a-good-project-management-tool-feature