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Project Management is Billable!
As many make getting their projects in order a New Year's resolution (or goal!), I often hear that adding project management is overhead. It cannot be
Finishing a Project: Support Agreements (pt. 2)
This is the second in a 2-part series. The first is Finishing a Project: Testing & Support (pt. 1) and it focused on the Testing aspect. Part 2
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No matter your business, finishing a project can be a challenge. Without proper testing and support plans in place, you can struggle with closing out
Running a Quality Kickoff Meeting
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PauseOnError: Stand Tall and Say the Thing
Lisette Wilson (Informing Designs), Martha Zink (Soliant Consulting) and I set out, in January 2018, as representatives of Women of FileMaker, to host
Clear Communication: Encouraging Responsive Communication
Communication is not a natural skill for most individuals. It isn't something taught in school or in college. I've had my fair share of working with
Project Proposal Structure Leads to Project Success
A good project proposal is necessary to the success of your project. It defines the scope. It provides the budget. Lastly, it sets the timeline. In