Defining a New Project Requirement Process Cathlynn Carman, December 2, 2013 17 min read When faced with a new type of project, I often find myself questioning if my usual approach will work. My proactive...
How to Manage User Acceptance Testing Cathlynn Carman, November 11, 2013 16 min read User acceptance testing (UAT) has been an ongoing topic of influence for me in my career. It’s particularly...
The Basics of Resource Acquisition and Management Cathlynn Carman, July 24, 2013 15 min read Resource Management is defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge in four different categories: resource...
How to Protect Yourself Against Problem Projects Cathlynn Carman, June 14, 2013 6 min read Even projects that start strong can begin to unravel as time goes on. Sometimes the problem lies in scope, budget or...
4 Steps to Effective Change Control Cathlynn Carman, May 8, 2013 8 min read Change control is something that is inevitable even with the most successful projects. I'm not sure I've ever worked on...
Less Project Paper Can Make Your Life a Lot Simpler Cathlynn Carman, January 16, 2013 7 min read One of the surprising discoveries made by early advocates of the "paperless office" was that very often emails, Word...
How to Head Off a Project Failure Cathlynn Carman, January 11, 2013 4 min read What happens when someone forgets to do the very thing that absolutely had to be done? You know, that thing you were...
Exiting Gracefully Now Can Land You a Job Later Cathlynn Carman, January 2, 2013 3 min read Sometimes you and a client must part ways, maybe even before your projects are completed. If you've decided that you're...
How to Plan for Your Next Consulting Gig Cathlynn Carman, December 6, 2012 5 min read Life as a consultant is always interesting. We get to dodge some of the political issues, typically get better pay, and...
Are You Ready for Your Interview? Cathlynn Carman, November 15, 2012 3 min read It seems like a silly question. Of course you are, right? Maybe not. Each time you schedule an interview, you need to...
