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In this issue we're offering three articles on PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES vs. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGIES.

Why Have A Separate Project Management Methodology?

By: Ken Robertson

When asked if they have a project management methodology most organizations answer with, “Of course we do”. In many cases when checking into this methodology we discover the methodology they are referring to is some type of systems development life cycle (SDLC) with a bit of project management thrown in.

Selecting The Right Project Management Methodology

By: Keith Gibson

Many professionals are not aware of the differences between project management methodologies and system development lifecycles (SDLCs) / product methodologies, or why it is important to use a consistent project management approach. The two types of methodologies are significantly different as they are designed to address different issues and achieve different goals. This article explains the common project management methodologies offering insight into how to select the right one for your organization.

Balancing Agility and Compliance - Product vs. Project Methodology

By: Delene Bosch

In these days of rapidly changing business and IT strategies success is based on ensuring flexibility and rapid responsiveness to change. In the context of managing projects this responsiveness often takes the form of constantly scaling the project methodology up or down to cater to different types of projects.

KLR Now Providing Training Services

KLR maintains a leadership position in the project management services sector by delivering the expertise our clients need and request for project delivery and project management improvement. In keeping with that tradition, KLR has acquired Information Systems Planning Corp to add project management tools and skills training to our portfolio of services. As part of this acquisition, Brian Mullen has joined KLR and will be leading the training practice. Brian has provided project management training and consulting services to firms in western Canada since 1979.

New Employee Announcement

KLR recently hired Nancy Miranda to provide senior Business Analysis services to our clients.

A New Look For KLR

KLR's web site has a new look and additional information. Check us out at www.KLR.com

WORDS OF WISDOM...

"I make progress by having people around me who are smarter than I am - and listening to them. And I assume that everyone is smarter about something than I am."

Henry John Kaiser (1882-1967) American Industrialist

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Success means doing the best we can with what we have."

Zig Ziglar (1926~) American Sales Trainer, Author, Speaker

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"Always do what you are afraid to do."

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American Poet, Essayist

Glossary of Project Management Terminology

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