[TechRepublic] Project management: Death by deliverables

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Project Management: Death by deliverables Project deliverables can go wrong is when they become disconnected from the actual business objectives of the project, and morph into an end in themselves. Read more Resource of the day Virtualizing Network Connections and Capacity with HP FlexFabric With FlexFabric, HP combines standards-based networking technologies with a new modular architecture. Learn how HP FlexFabric can provision your network resources efficiently and securely to accelerate deployment of virtualized workloads. Is your company too big to innovate? Those of us who have worked for one know that innovation is easier in a startup. But does company growth always mean an end to that innovation? Read more Top 4 leadership tips from Denver's best employer Are there certain things that great organizations and great leaders do consistently well? John McKee shares 4 tips from an organization voted as the best employer in Denver. Read more The secret to succeeding with social media apps in your organization When Marc Schiller talks about social networking, he doesn't mean Facebook. He means creating a collaborative, user-driven environment that connects people to a common purpose. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Five tips for getting temp workers up to speed quickly When you manage temporary workers, you face some unique challenges -- especially if they work remotely. BNET's Wayne Turmel shares some strategies for making sure your temps and your team work together effectively. Read more The Novell deal is done: Let the patent scandals begin Jack Wallen finally voices his opinion on the Microsoft-manipulated Novell deal. Do you agree with Jack's take? Read on and let everyone know. Read more The five most overhyped tech products of 2010 The pace of technology innovation quickened in 2010 but there were still plenty of overhyped products floating around. Here are the top five. Read more Don't be fooled by the argument against unique passwords The "security is not secure" argument seems to be getting quite popular these days, and it makes security sound awfully easy. Chad Perrin warns that when something sounds too good to be true, it usually isn't. Read more Featured multimedia   NOOKcolor Teardown Bill Detwiler cracks open Barnes & Noble's answer to the Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle--the NOOKcolor e-book reader. View on site Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s Project Management Resource Kit   TechRepublic's Project Management Resource Kit features 70+ tips from experienced PMs about Agile PM, how to get the most out of Microsoft Project 2007, and more. Purchase the download today! Today's recommended downloads Conquer Your Upgrade Phobia (Oracle) Free Trial Download: up.time Systems Management Software (Uptime Software) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Enterprise Search for State and Local Government (Google) Build Loyalty Through Improved Customer Experience (Adobe Systems) 10 geek gifts that top this year's shopping list From Apple iPads to Wi-Fi quadricopters to shirts that supply your own soundtrack, this year's Geek Gift Guide is bound to include at least one gadget that you (or your favorite geek), can't do without. The CIO's Role in PLM - Aberdeen Report Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has never been more crucial to business continuity and, as a result, has been swept onto the CIO's strategic agenda. To identify which strategies and tactics CIO's of successful manufacturers are doing to deploy, integrate and support PLM, Aberdeen conducted a study of over 160 manufacturers. This resulting report provides actionable guidelines to CIO's. Download this report from PTC TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Featured training courses   PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp IT Project Management Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Information Technology Management and Leadership Skills Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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