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| PM.Ideas Insight (April 2013) |
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| Building Your Successes in 2013 |
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We’re sure you’re also marvelling at how the year has started so quickly, and that April is upon us already! We hope your first quarter has been prosperous and challenging!
For those of you winding down your financial year end, this is a time for reflection and forecasting; evaluating what worked and what didn’t (your Lessons Learned) and looking to the future to anticipate market changes, upcoming trends and setting your goals for the next 12 months. We are sure that the hard work and effort you put in the last 12 months is going to start paying off! |
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| Can Agile and Waterfall Coexist? (Robert Kent, Consultant) |
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The word “agile” has caught on as a buzzword in the world of product development. The great thing about buzzwords is that they attract a lot of attention. Agile has been touted as the next best thing in the mystical world of project management with many believing that it is the logical replacement for the “older” waterfall method. There is a “ however”, in there, as waterfall methods do hold value for certain projects.
Even though agile methodologies have been around for nearly two decades now, interest in agile approaches has only recently increased as companies seek better ways to compete with their competitors through driving efficiency and becoming more effective. The recent downturn in the global economy has provided companies with a catalyst for increasing its adoption of agile as everyone is trying to do things faster, whilst at the same time showing economies of scale through doing more with less. |
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| "When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal." |
| -Napoleon Hill |
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| Client Testimonials |
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PM.Ideas facilitated a one day workshop for UNESDA (University-based Nursing Education South Africa) to assist them with the closing process for 6 university -based projects, which started in 2009.
The program was made possible by a R100 million grant, over four years, to transform nursing education, research and practice in South Africa, from The Atlantic Philanthropies and ELMA Foundation ( 2 international philanthropic organisations). |
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| "Thanks to PM.Ideas for your professional and awesome support! I didn’t mess with your stats!" |
| -Keegan Pather (MTN) |
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| Tips & Tools of the Trade |
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Can agile and waterfall effectively coexist? Review the tips below to help your organisation develop ways for them to do so. |
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| New PRINCE 2® Certification Courses |
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PM.Ideas has been awarded Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) status with the APM Group Ltd (APMG), and we are launching our PRINCE 2® Foundation and Practitioner certification courses! |
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| Upcoming Gauteng Courses |
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Click on the following link for more information on our upcoming Johannesburg training schedules. |
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| Upcoming KZN Courses |
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Click on the following link for more information on our upcoming Durban training schedules. |
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| Gauteng Head Office |
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PM.Ideas House
The Ambridge Office Park, Block C
Vrede Avenue, Bryanston
Tel +27 (0)11 706 6684
Fax +27 (0)86 682 4380
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Tel +27 (0)76 541 1049
Fax +27 (0)86 505 0722
Cel +27 (0)82 920 5582
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Master Samuelsgatan 60
10tr. 111 21
Stockholm
(+46) 8-586 388 00
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Vasagatan 43 B
411 37 Gotoborg
(+46) 31-350 09 00
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The strength of PM.IDEAS is derived from integrating skilled professionals with proven methodologies.
Our staff are motivated professionals, who combine years of experience with hands-on knowledge of specific industries, including Finance, General Business, Insurance, Government, Telecommunications, Manufacturing and Engineering. PM.IDEAS has earned the reputation of being a results-orientated company with strong commitments to Quality, Ethics and Service Levels.
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