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Article Communications Management, Teams, Organizational Culture, Resource Management 1 January 2018

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Digital Downside

By Richardson, Derrick A. Today's hyper-digital working environment makes it easier than ever for project managers to work with teams across the globe. Cloud-based platforms offering integrated project and portfolio…

Article Communications Management, Complexity, Resource Management, Construction 1 November 2016

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The Big Time

By Kaibni, Rami Theoretically, managing large construction projects should be similar to managing small ones. But I've been part of projects worth more than US$500 million and involving more than 50 subcontractors…

Article Talent Management, Resource Management, Communications Management 1 August 2016

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It's so hard to say goodbye

By Somani, Sheilina Although inevitable, moving on from a project or program can be very difficult. For contractors, it's business as usual. But for staff members -- or contractors closing out a longer-term position --…

Conference Paper Communications Management, Teams, Resource Management 10 October 2015

Motivational tactics and techniques for largely volunteer - based organizations

By Sattler, Benjamin | Chapperpaul, Davendra Organizations largely comprised of volunteers present challenges and uncertainties, and often managers find that the motivational techniques used effectively with traditional paid employees are not…

Conference Paper Communications Management, Teams, Talent Management, Resource Management, Telecommunications 29 July 2014

Information contingencies in the virtual teams of global new product development projects

By Lohikoski, Päivi | Kujala, Jaakko | Haapasalo, Harri | Ala-Mursula, Leena Virtual teams are increasingly common in global businesses, and it is easy to establish a team of experts located across the globe, collaborating by email, tele- and web-conferencing, and other…

Article Talent Management, Communications Management, Resource Management October 2010

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Less is more

By Zoninsein, Manuela S. Today's most innovative technology enables organizations to seamlessly communicate worldwide with their globally dispersed teams. While such advancements do enable organizations to use the best…

Conference Paper Communications Management, Teams, Organizational Culture, Resource Management 3 March 2008

Intercultural communication in global business

By Dzenowagis, Anastasia The Internet and advanced technology now enables organizations and individuals to communicate worldwide and collaborate globally. But to successfully communicate across borders, organizations and…

Conference Paper Communications Management, Teams, Resource Management 14 November 2007

How to provide effective feedback to team members

By Jen, Rubin Helping project team members excel involves providing them with timely, accurate, and constructive feedback on their performance. This paper examines an approach that project managers can use when…

Conference Paper Risk Management, Communications Management, Talent Management, Resource Management 2007

A PMP® in Iraq

By Nuding, Jeffrey C. Military campaigns and project initiatives share many similarities: Both are objective-oriented; both involve managing much uncertainty and increasing complexity; and both are temporary endeavors…

Conference Paper Portfolio Management, Communications Management, Lessons Learned, Resource Management, Information Technology 3 November 2005

Tendencias en tecnología de gerencia de proyectos y portafolios: funcionalidad y beneficios potenciales

By González Disla, Renato | Espaillat, Leopoldo A. The continuous stream of new software systems is ever increasing the tools project managers have to most effectively and efficiently realize their projects. This article examines the recent…