September 3, 2014
Navigating the intricacies of office politics can often feel like walking through a minefield. However, developing a keen political IQ can not only help you survive but thrive in your professional environment. Here’s how to smarten up your game and make the most out of your work relationships.
Clearly Map Out Your Path to Success # Before you can even think about maneuvering through the maze of office politics, you need to have a clear idea of where you want to go.
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April 10, 2012
Download link : Risk Assessment Checklist
Risk Assessment Checklist
Project Name:
Project Code:
Program Manager:
Project Manager:
Engineering Process Requirements
Item Yes No NA Remarks Stability Are the requirements stable? Are the external interfaces changing? Completeness Are there requirements you know should be in the specification but aren’t? (IF Yes) Will you be able to get these requirements into the system? Does the customer have unwritten requirements/expectations? Are the external interfaces completely defined?
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October 1, 2011
Download Link : scrum-tmpl-100212
October 1, 2011
Download Link : proposal-template.doc
[Proposal] To For <Services Offered / Project name> <Date: dd-mm-yyyy> [Table of Contents]
Response to [RFP].. 3 [Executive Summary].. 3 Company Profile.. 3 Scope of Work.. 3 Architecture.. 3 Assumptions. 3 Work Estimate.. 3 Cost Estimate.. 3 Terms and Conditions. 3 Company’s Experience.. 3 # Response to RFP <Highlight the RFP / Solicitation identification number and a brief introduction to the document>
Executive Summary Company Profile provide information about the company>
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October 1, 2011
Download Link : Proposals and Contracts Procedure_1
Proposals and Contracts Procedure # Version 1.0
S.No Description Version No Requested By Authorized By 1. Initial 1.0 NA Objectives
The objective of this procedure is to define and establish the process of generating and submitting proposals, and of reviewing and finalizing contracts.
Scope
The scope of this procedure applies to all proposals submitted to prospects and contracts finalized with the customers.
References
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October 1, 2011
Download link : sample issue tracker spreadsheet
January 2, 2011
As a project manager, I’ve seen the freemium model become increasingly popular in the software development community. The idea is simple: offer a basic version of your product for free, and then charge for premium features or additional functionality. This model has worked well for some companies, but I believe it’s a risky proposition for most startups.
Here are a few reasons why:
It’s difficult to attract enough users to generate a reliable revenue stream.
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September 15, 2010
Like many conveniences in software development, a shared database is a tar pit waiting to fossilize a project. Developers overwrite each other’s changes. The changes I make on the server break the code on your development machine. Remote development is slow and difficult. Avoid using a shared database at all costs, as they ultimately waste time and help produce bugs.
September 15, 2010
We talk endlessly about improved software quality and reduced risks, but deployable software is the most tangible asset to “outsiders”
such as clients or users. The importance of this point cannot be overstated.
September 9, 2010
You can manage scopes of time, cost, and quality much more effectively by basing your decisions on working software with actual feedback and metrics, not just task items on a project schedule.