Is Your Project Sponsor an Asset or Liability?Typically, when starting a new project the project manager spells out each of the required team members and their skills, the team members’ roles and responsibilities, and finally, their task assignments. This is spelled out in a Project Roles document and provides clarity and helps to ensure accountability for the project team. Unfortunately, I’ve found that the Project Sponsor is often left out of the Project Roles document. And, in one too many occasions, the Project Sponsor is not accountable for his/her role. Arguably, holding a Project Sponsor accountable is difficult but because it is the most important role within the project, leaving it undefined and unclear has a big impact on the project’s success. So, what are the expectations we, project managers and team members, have of the Project Sponsor? LEARN MORE > |
Avoiding the System Migration “Blues”Making any changes to a business-critical enterprise system requires effective and detailed planning and design – nothing can be left to chance. This is especially true when considering a “rip and replace” migration to a new core system infrastructure. Whether it is Linux or Windows, or some variation thereof, developing detailed plans is crucial to success. LEARN MORE > |
e-Discovery: The Five Things a CIO Needs to Know
Electronic Data Discovery or EDD is one of the hottest water cooler topics today. Too often there is a chasm between what I hear from my lawyer pals about what EDD is and means, and what I hear from our clients (vendors too). While this article can only dive into this topic briefly, let me describe a few of the important issues and how it may affect those of us in IT. LEARN MORE > |
Don't Stop Virtualization At Your Hardware: Virtualize your Apps!
With all the buzzwords going around, there is no doubt you have heard the term virtualization more than a couple times. The term has mostly been associated with server consolidation and the ability to host numerous virtual servers on a single physical server, thus giving greater hardware utilization and flexibility, decreasing provisioning time for new system deployments, and significantly reducing energy costs. LEARN MORE > |
Other NewsThe Devils in the Details: Migrating from SPS 2003 to MOSS 2007
Not sure about the options and the planning needed to ensure a successful migration from SPS 3003 to MOSS 2007? Join C/D/H on November 18th in Royal Oak and November 19th in Grand Rapids as we explain why it takes more than just running setup. For more details visit our website or e-mail sarahw@cdh.com. Visit C/D/H at the SecureWorld Expo 2008
Attending SecureWorld on November 5th or 6th? Be sure stop by the Microsoft exhibit table and visit with C/D/H. While you’re there, don’t forget to sign up for raffle prizes! Susan Cotts and Mark Becker Earn PMP Certifications
We are pleased to announce that Susan Cotts and Mark Becker are now Project Management Professionals. The PMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources. Congratulations Sue and Mark! |
