Monthly Archives: October 2006

The Project-50 by Tom Peters

Posted on October 31, 2006 by

While reading Tom Peter’s books, one has to be really careful. Once it hits you, you are impacted forever. I still remeber the days when I read the ‘Brand You’ by Tom. It is during that period, that I registered www.abrachan.com  … Continue reading →

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Comparing PRINCE & PMBOK – Post 2

Posted on October 27, 2006 by

 Objective of this post is to compare the processes/activities/ components involved during the project start up phase of projects as per  PRINCE2 and PMBOK. The key PRINCE2 process active during the start up of a project is the startup of … Continue reading →

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Value of a drink – have fun….

Posted on October 26, 2006 by

The Value of a Drink “Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams … Continue reading →

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The agile principles

Posted on October 21, 2006 by

The Agile Principles   1.       Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. 2.       Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customers competitive advantage. 3.       Deliver working … Continue reading →

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Help to fill up the PMP application form

Posted on October 19, 2006 by

Let me admit that filling up the current application form for PMP examination is a tedious process. It takes lot of time to fill it up. My friend and student Mr.Sunil Warrier sent me these links providing tips to fill … Continue reading →

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Dubai – A case study for MBA students

Posted on October 19, 2006 by

If MBA students were presented with the task of coming up with a management framework to handle the expansion that Dubai is now enjoying they would probably try to switch to an easier subject. That option is not available to … Continue reading →

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Wish you a very happy Diwali

Posted on October 18, 2006 by

Diwali – an Indian festival celebrated by all, without any difference between states, castes, color and wealth symbolizes the win of good over sin . On th occassion of Diwali, I wish you and all the near and dear ones, a very … Continue reading →

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A useful mail from friend Roy

Posted on October 16, 2006 by

Hi Aby, Enclosed is a standard mail that I have compiled for an into into the open source world.  There’s too much to talk on this and hence I have compiled this information for a quick brief. We can have … Continue reading →

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Meaning of development?

Posted on October 14, 2006 by

What is development?. BAngalore is developing ! Kerala is developing !  Dubai is developing !  – what does development mean? Yesterday after dinner, I was smoking a cigarette outside a restaurant at Dubai. There was another young gentleman standing next … Continue reading →

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ISO, CMM as a by product of TQM

Posted on October 12, 2006 by

Recently I was sitting infront of the CEO of a company, who wanted to outsource his process definition work. I asked about the existence of any documented processes – and he showed me a complete set of a quality management … Continue reading →

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Comparing PRINCE2 & PMBOK – 1

Posted on October 8, 2006 by

About PRINCE2  PRINCE2 stands for Projects in Controlled Environments is one of the structured methods for project management. , first established in 1989 by CCTA (the central computer and telecommunications agency. PRINCE2 was launched in 1996 in response to the … Continue reading →

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Power of technology and it’s impact on life style

Posted on October 8, 2006 by

Right now, I am sitting at the verandah of a small travel agency, at a small city called Coimbatore, which is in Southern India. The very fact that I am able to connect to the internet  for just Rs.20 / … Continue reading →

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Project execution manager

Posted on October 4, 2006 by

How technical should be the project manager?. This question creeps up once in a while during my project management coaching programs. Giving a very diplomatic motherhood statement like ‘technical enough to participate meaningfully in team interactions’, is easy. In the … Continue reading →

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Live humbly, there are great people around us !

Posted on October 2, 2006 by

The title is from an email, which Jiji sent me. It was about the comparison of jobs of a project manager and a soldier who participated in the Kargil military operation. One of the project management conferences I attended were … Continue reading →

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