Project Management Newsletters from Leading on the Edge™
October 15, 2008 Report

Managing Outsourced Relationships -

More and more companies are outsourcing everything from IT to call centers to facilities management.  Measuring the effectiveness of the outsourcer is crucial and can mitigate tons of downstream issues for both companies.  Consider the following to help you better measure outsourcer effectiveness...
http://www.project-management-articles.com/Blogs/ManagingOutsourcedRelationships.htm

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Making Sense of Calendars in Microsoft Project-

As one of my heroes Spiderman says, "with great power comes great responsibility". As a project manager, you can exploit some of the cool capabilities with Microsoft Project calendars, but beware, you could really tie your shorts up in a knot if you start getting too fancy with project calendars...
http://www.projectmanagementadvisor.com/projectmanagementsoftware/MS_Project_Calendars.htm

Surviving an Aneurysm

"It was cold, snowy day on January 28, 1988, a day that would change my life forever. I was being rushed to the hospital, only knowing that I had so much pressure in my head that I thought it would explode. I was initially diagnosed by the ER doctor with having a migraine and a sprained neck, but the ER nurses knew better. After some testing, their thoughts were confirmed. I had a ruptured brain aneurysm which statistically has a 10% survival rate. There was nothing that they could do. I was bleeding into my brain and there was a good chance that I would be gone by morning…” 

A truly inspirational read about one woman's fight from certain death to successful small business entrepreneur.
http://www.aneurysmsurvivor.com/

Complimentary Self-Study Seminars, Webcasts, and Resources -

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Leading on the Edge™ Report Archive

 

2009-01 - Don't Embellish Your Credentials

December 1 2008   - The Truth About Getting Your Point Across...And Nothing But The Truth

November 15 2008 - Our Fallibility as Leaders...Defining a Meaningful Workplan in MS Project...ZAPP!  The Lightning of Empowerment

November 1 2008  - Getting Invited Back for a Second Interview...A Complimentary Status Report Template...The Wal-Mart Effect

October 15 2008  - Managing Outsourced Relationships...Making Sense of Calendars in Microsoft Project...Surviving an Aneurysm

October 1 2008  - Diffusing Conflict Between Co-Workers...The Perfect Brainstorm: Getting The Most Out Of Brainstorming Sessions ...Go Green, Live Rich

September 15 2008  - Using Project Guides to Define Your Project in MS Project...The Top Ten Attributes of a Great Project Sponsor...Hail to the Chiefs:  United States President Mischief, Morals, and Malarkey from George W. to George W.

September 1 2008  - Replacing a Project Manager Mid-Flight...30 Tips to a More Fulfilling Dinnertime with Your Family ...Healthy Living - You The Owners Manual - An Insider's Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger

August 15 2008  - Putting Some Balance in the Work Life Balance Equation...How An Autistic Child Changed A Career for the Better...The Kindergarten Adventures of Amazing Grace:  What in the Word is Autism?

April 2008 - Complimentary Self-Study Seminars, Webcasts, and Resources...Setting Yourself Apart From Your Colleagues...The Good and The Bad of Virtual Meetings...Smarts Minus Direction Equals Absent-Minded Professor...Small Business Made Simple Co-Author Spotlight:  Bill Stride...Ebay and the Project Manager...Be a Better People Leader

March 2008 - Motivating Employees...Practical Interview Etiquette... Ten Tips to Boost Your Facilitation Skills... Freud and The Small Business Owner... Of Mice and Motivation... Be a Better Process Leader

February 2008 - The Shift From a Process to a Project Focus...Politically Aware Doesn't Mean Politically Motivated...Getting Serious About Balancing Work and Family...Eight Crucial Questions You Need to Answer to Successfully Exit a Small Business...Five Simple Strategies To Unify Your Project Teams...Be a Better Planner