New Articles Posted“What Is ‘Failure’ Anyway?” Material Now On-Line
Tuesday, 1 January 2008 by Alex BrownThe PowerPoint and video are now on-line for the December 4th web seminar. Two more performances are scheduled through the Troubled Projects SIG in January.
“Project Managers as Senior Executives” Survey Ended with Over 500 Responses
Sunday, 16 December 2007 by Alex BrownMuch thanks to everyone who participated in the survey.
Presenting ‘What is “Failure” Anyway?’ Web Seminar on December 4
Saturday, 1 December 2007 by Alex BrownI will be presenting ‘What is “Failure” Anyway?’ on a web seminar from 12 pm to 1 pm ET on Tuesday 4 December. It is run by the PMI Troubled Projects SIG, it is sponsored by my company Real-Life Projects and is free to attend. It will cover the key reasons why your projects should [...]
“Project Managers as Senior Executives” Survey Ends Soon — Complete It Now!
by Alex BrownThe ESC Lille survey will close on December 15. If you have not yet completed it, please go to http://www.executive-pm.com/ right now. It takes between 30 and 60 minutes, and can be done by anyone who has served in the role of a project manager. I believe this research is important for the practice of [...]
Project Management Maturity Interest Group (PMMIG)
by Alex BrownIn October 2005, I started organizing people into a discussion group about project management and maturity models. The scope of the group included many different models, including all project management maturity models and other types of maturity models. The group had some great discussion, but we were not able to grow the group much beyond [...]
A kindler, gentler, project manager joke (Genie Joke) – MP3 450 KB, 2 min 27 sec
by Alex BrownA kinder, gentler, project manager joke As told by Alex S. Brown, PMP at a Toastmasters meeting Find out more about Alex at http://www.alexsbrown.com/. Find out more about Toastmasters at http://www.toastmasters.org/. Walking along the beach Lamp on the beach A genie appears! The first wish… A beautiful mansion on the beach Poof! Wish granted The [...]
The Charter: Selling Your Project – MP3, 19 MB, 54 minutes
by Alex BrownThe Charter: Selling Your Project Delivered at the PMI North America Congress in Toronto, Canada Recorded September 12, 2005 Presented by Alex S. Brown, PMP. Find out more about Alex at http://www.alexsbrown.com/. About Alex S. Brown, PMP Manager of Strategic Planning Works at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, USA 15 years experience in financial services Website [...]
Alex Brown’s Other Sites
by Alex BrownI am involved in several other web sites and topic areas. Real-Life Projects, Inc. I am the President and owner of Real-Life Projects, Inc.. If you enjoy the articles and speeches here, and do not have time to waste applying these ideas to your organization, you can contact me there to get help and support. [...]
Project Charters Bridge Cultures – MP3, 18 MB, 51 minutes
Friday, 30 November 2007 by Alex BrownProject Charters Bridge Cultures Delivered at the PMI NJ Chapter International Project Management Day Seminar Recorded November 2, 2006 Presented by Alex S. Brown, PMP. Find out more about Alex at http://www.alexsbrown.com/. About Alex S. Brown, PMP Strategic Planning Office Manager at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, USA Articles and newsletter at www.alexsbrown.com President of Real-Life [...]
A kindler, gentler, project manager joke (Genie Joke) – WAV 8.5 MB, 2 min 27 sec
by Alex BrownA kinder, gentler, project manager joke As told by Alex S. Brown, PMP at a Toastmasters meeting Find out more about Alex at http://www.alexsbrown.com/. Find out more about Toastmasters at http://www.toastmasters.org/. Walking along the beach Lamp on the beach A genie appears! The first wish… A beautiful mansion on the beach Poof! Wish granted The [...]