Published in the PMI Information Systems SIG newsletter, Second Quarter 2002.
In March 2002, the IEEE Computer Society introduced an important new certification option for software professionals. This article reviews the new program, explaining the benefits of earning a CSDP as well as some areas of concern for early applicants.
This presentation will describe how to adapt standard, career-guidance tools to Project Management. It is never easy making a career recommendation, but these tools can help make a better-informed, more objective recommendation. Experienced Project Managers can use these tools to better understand their management style, and help predict what assignments and situations may be particularly easy or difficult for them. Core skills like negotiation and mentoring, and personality traits like Introvert/Extrovert are critical to job. Learn how to adapt some time-tested tools to Project Management, to understand yourself better and to guide others more objectively.
Presented at the PMI/NJ 2002 Regional Symposium on May 6th, 2002 in Edison, NJ.
Published in the PMI Information Systems SIG newsletter, First Quarter 2002.
Discussed the pros and cons of various type of software build processes. Every software project performs builds, compiling and installing software. Many software Project Managers do not take the time to design the right process for their projects. This article provides a guide to a wide variety of options, to help make an informed choice.
Reviews nine distinct elements that make a job a “profession”. Explores the ways that project management and software engineering are and are not “professions”.
Delivered as a Toastmasters International speech #3 (Organize Your Speech) from the Communication and Leadership handbook in October 2001.