Software Articles

Task Calendars are one of the most powerful tools available for scheduling special events. Introduced in MS Project 2000, they help project managers precisely schedule certain types of work.

Learn advanced techniques to schedule work that must be performed on a certain schedule. The article builds on “Calendars”, which shows how to schedule work according to resources’ schedules.

Published in Microsoft Project Users Group (MPUG) Newsletter - The Project Network, Volume 7, Issue 2-2003.

Microsoft Project is a widely-used scheduling tool. Its quirks and complications are a huge drain of time on the Project Management community. This article discusses four techniques to take back control of your schedule from MS Project, by understanding its default behavior better, and setting up the tool to meet your needs.

Published in the PMI Information Systems SIG newsletter, Third Quarter 2002.

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.

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.