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	<title>The Performance Institute &#187; Project Management</title>
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		<title>Building and Controlling Project Budgets</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2011/02/16/t387/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Project Management for Results</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2010/11/12/t384/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Some Advice for OPM’s Pay-for-Performance Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2009/06/12/some-advice-for-opm%e2%80%99s-pay-for-performance-initiative/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As OPM focuses on implementing a government-wide pay-for-performance plan, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) has some advice to share. Connolly and The Performance Institute’s Senior Policy Director, Jon Desenberg, participated in a panel discussion which addressed some major issues of the federal workforce.]]></description>
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		<title>Process Improvement: Utilizing lean six sigma and project management for dramatic improvements in costs, efficiency and quality</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2009/05/27/f900-lander/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 22:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During this dialogue we will address the following issues: Combining project management with Six Sigma practices to enhance results and streamline processes; integrating Six Sigma and project management methodologies to decrease costs and increase efficiency; and, applying measurement tools to evaluate opportunities and obstacles for quality improvement.]]></description>
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		<title>The 10 Commandments for Project Managers</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/12/05/the-10-commandments-for-project-managers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article lists the ten most important rules for project managers to remember when organizing and communicating during a project. One of the top tips is to make sure to deliver on promises to stakeholders and your team; this can… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/12/05/the-10-commandments-for-project-managers/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Building Your PMO</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/12/05/building-your-pmo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/12/05/building-your-pmo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many organizations&#8217; success has improved thanks to establishing a Project Management Offices. By implementing these four steps you&#8217;ll learn how to create a successful PMO.  First, establish a vision of what you PMO should be doing and what processes it… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/12/05/building-your-pmo/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Project Manager Job Security in the New Year</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/20/project-manager-job-security-in-the-new-year/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/20/project-manager-job-security-in-the-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Project management jobs look like they are in good shape for the next year. The more experience a project manager has, the less you will need to worry about being out of work, especially if you&#8217;ve refined your skills in… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/20/project-manager-job-security-in-the-new-year/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping Your Head above Water</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/20/keeping-your-head-above-water/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/20/keeping-your-head-above-water/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Face it: not every project runs smoothly, and not every project has the resources to be an unqualified success. This is especially true in the current economy of limited budgets and resources. That’s why it’s important to know how to… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/20/keeping-your-head-above-water/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Getting the Word Out</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/06/getting-the-word-out/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/06/getting-the-word-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping project teams informed on their responsibilities and the status of the overall project can be difficult. Whether team members are glossing over important emails or stakeholders are feeling left out of the loop, it is ultimately the project manager’s… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/06/getting-the-word-out/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Become More than a Manager</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/06/become-more-than-a-manager/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/06/become-more-than-a-manager/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being an effective project manager doesn’t necessarily mean you’re an effective leader. Leadership qualities must be developed above and beyond the traditional methodologies in the project management field, and are important if you want to bolster your career or reaffirm… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/11/06/become-more-than-a-manager/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Leading Change in Your Organization</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/10/23/leading-change-in-your-organization/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An important aspect of leading people is the ability to gain support and cooperation when implementing a change in the way people work. The benefits of being an effective “change agent” are increased support for the change, minimizing resistance, and… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/10/23/leading-change-in-your-organization/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Learning Not to Repeat History, Again</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/10/23/learning-not-to-repeat-history-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/10/23/learning-not-to-repeat-history-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though most project managers know to gather lessons-learned during project closure, these lessons are frequently not applied to future projects, and in some cases, not gathered at all. <strong><a href="http://www.projectsatwork.com/content/Articles/245186.cfm" target="_blank">This article</a></strong> examines ways to make sure your mistakes are not repeated, by… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/10/23/learning-not-to-repeat-history-again/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>The Hardest Word in the Project Management Vocabulary</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/24/the-hardest-word-in-the-project-management-vocabulary/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/24/the-hardest-word-in-the-project-management-vocabulary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oftentimes, project managers reach a stage where additional demands can’t be met within the parameters of the project. While flexibility is essential, some situations require a more direct approach. This article outlines how to respond to these demands, when “No”… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/24/the-hardest-word-in-the-project-management-vocabulary/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Six Attributes of Successful Project Managers</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/24/six-attributes-of-successful-project-managers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/24/six-attributes-of-successful-project-managers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have what it takes to be a top-notch Project Manager? The best project managers understand that it goes beyond method and tracking, but requires leadership and people skills. Fumi Kondo, managing director of Intellilink, a management consulting and… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/24/six-attributes-of-successful-project-managers/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Leading a Successful PMO: 10 Real-World Strategies</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/09/leading-a-successful-pmo-10-real-world-strategies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/09/leading-a-successful-pmo-10-real-world-strategies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.performanceweb.org/wp-content/iStock_000000248308Medium.jpg" alt="role" align="left" />Coordinating resources and keeping track of multiple projects can be overwhelming. Though a PMO can help you run concurrent projects efficiently and smoothly, implementing or managing it incorrectly can leave you with a list of ignored, failed and poorly managed… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/09/09/leading-a-successful-pmo-10-real-world-strategies/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Project Estimating &#8211; Facts or Fiction?</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/08/01/project-estimating/</link>
		<comments>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/08/01/project-estimating/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.performanceweb.org/wp-content/istock_000000399957medium.thumbnail.jpg" alt="role" align="left" />Do you often feel like you are chasing your tail when asked for project estimates?  Is your usual estimating technique pulling a number out of the air?  Do you find yourself working evenings and weekends to meet unrealistic due dates?… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/08/01/project-estimating/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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		<title>Project Performance Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/08/01/project-performance-notes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Performance Institute</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.performanceweb.org/%7Eperforma/wp-content/pen.thumbnail.jpg" alt="pen" align="left" />Project Performance Notes is a free bi-monthly e-newsletter for project managers covering the latest news in project management innovations and implementations across the government and private sector.  Each issue details research and developments in risk mitigation, PMO implementation, project leadership,… <strong><a href="http://www.performanceweb.org/2008/08/01/project-performance-notes/" title="More">More »</a></strong>]]></description>
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