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9 Suggestions for Overcoming Barriers to Good Design When Using Modern Methods of Construction (Mmc)

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 24, 2015
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The term ‘Modern Methods of Construction’ (MMC) embraces a range of technologies involving various forms of prefabrication and/or off-site assembly.

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The Hard Side of Change Management

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 20, 2015
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Change is good. It’s also often hard. But to succeed in business, you must run toward it.

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Project Manager or Scapegoat?

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 15, 2015
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You Need to Stop Pointing That Finger

Project managers have the toughest job; you’re pulled in a myriad of different directions trying to please management, your team and your clients. While you are often asked to perform miracles with tight turnaround times, it’s your head on the block when things don’t go according to plan.

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Are Women Better Project Managers Than Men?

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 10, 2015
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Men and women are different on many levels, anyone can tell you this. While they have distinct physical and character differences, another telling difference between men and women is the way they work, manage, and handle different scenarios in a professional setting.

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The 8 Biggest Risks of Big Data Projects

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 9, 2015
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The phenomenon of “Big Data” exacerbates the tension between potential benefits and privacy risks by upping the ante on both sides of the equation. Any project can fail for any number of reasons: bad management, poor budget management, or just a lack of relevant skills. However, big data projects bring their own specific risks.

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Can the Real Project Manager Please Stand Up?

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 5, 2015
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The Greatest Christian Actors Aren’t Necessarily the Ones We See on TV

One very serious problem plaguing the project management Industry is the lack of “effective” Project Managers.

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43 Great Quotes To Inspire You To Be a Better Christian Leader

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 1, 2015
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A curated list of great leadership quotes by Christian thought leaders and from biblical passages, and scripture.

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Why Do Projects Fail?

Large projects fail at an astonishing rate – more than 50%, by some estimates.

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Hidden Sins of Using Spreadsheets to Manage Projects

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date September 23, 2015
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Shocking, we know

One of the most widely used tools for project management in software teams today is the spreadsheet. Although fairly cheap and easy to use spreadsheets hide problems that can hinder the success of your project and create more costs than you have planned for.

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Manage Your Project More Effectively Now

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date September 16, 2015
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There are a few who get project management right from the outset, but for many it’s a minefield. In theory, project management seems easy, but it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

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