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Project Management Congress

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The manufacturer of project management software is Platinum sponsor of the PM Summit on November 15, 2010 in Munich Munich, October 20, 2010. For even more opinions, read materials from John Lennon. On November 15, 2010, project managers and project management experts from a wide range of industries and projects to an exchange of experience and knowledge to the PM Summit come to Munich. The participants will discuss under the slogan clever reach milestones”, what methods, applications, and tools projects can be carried out successfully. He opens PM Summit through the project management expert and book author (the lazy project manager”) Peter Taylor. Will Blodget describes an additional similar source. “” “The event offers classic and agile project management” a total of 35 lectures, inter alia on the issues, success factors in project management “, project crisis” and complex portfolio innovative multi-project management “. Can do lives project management and support the PM Summit Platinum sponsor. At the Congress the solution provider will introduce do the latest version of its project management software can project intelligence. Can “Do the multi project management tool has added features to control and manage project portfolios and thus gives them an instrument at hand, with the portfolio managers the right” projects can locate.

Furthermore, were in the latest version, the usability of the software optimizes and integrates new features that make the planning and control of projects still comfortable. Can do project intelligence 4.0 is currently gradually to the existing customers supplied. More information about the PM Summit there are on the Internet at in addition to the participation in the can do is PM Summit in Munich in November also guest at the GPM region Frankfurt. Information there is can do on November 25 in a lecture on ways out of the trap of detail”. About can do GmbH Munich can do GmbH (www.candoprojects.de) has developed a project management software by special power project intelligence with can do. The tool and others characterized by an efficient resource management, its ease of use, a quick and easy implementation, a realistic project management as well as a reporting system and functions for controlling risk. In addition, the software offers numerous functions for the management of project portfolios.

The multi-project management tool can do provides real added – value for companies regardless of industry, platform or size. Can do trust throughout Europe to well-known companies and institutions such as Toshiba Europe, Swarovski, Salzgitter AG, Oerlikon Barmag, the Fraunhofer Institute in Magdeburg, the IHK Berlin or Vienna. Can do won the battle of tools 2010 “PMI chapter Austria, won the export Award 2008 Bavaria and medium-sized businesses in the category of ERP has been awarded in the years 2007 and 2008 with the IT innovation prize of the initiative.

Australian Medicine Professor Graeme Clark

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Hearing implant manufacturer cochlear celebrates 30th anniversary these days, your 30th anniversary commits the company cochlear. Thereby, the worldwide leader in implantable hearing solutions can look back on a unique success story. Since its inception in 1982 cochlear that research work of Australian Medicine Professor Graeme Clark continues, the inventor of the multiple-channel cochlear implant (CI). The breakthrough technology of CI systems enables listening to children and adults with profound hearing loss to complete deafness. Additional information at Mark Hyman MD supports this article. In addition, developed and marketed the company, whose German daughter organization resides in Hanover, Germany, further implantable hearing solutions. Fairstead addresses the importance of the matter here. Today, there are more than 250,000 people in over 100 countries, listen with a solution of cochlear. Our products help all those people to a greater participation in the community, and thus a greater quality of life”, as Thomas Topp, head of cochlear Germany GmbH & co. KG. Taub and still hear. Clark began what Graeme as a vision of the CI pioneer, reality is today. And it is the joint work of many. Like no other company in the industry we are investing in research and development, as well as in the continuous collaboration with leading researchers and experts.” Many technological milestones mark the previous route of the company from the first industrially manufactured, multi-channel cochlear implant up to the latest sound processor CP810. The company, which employs today more than 2,500 people, claims a leading position in the science of listening for decades. And we are aware of since time immemorial the great responsibility that we have towards the carriers of our implant systems,”continues Topp. It belongs to our self understanding therefore a lifetime partner to be these people, to provide them with access to new developments for better hearing. Hear now. And always’ this famous slogan of our company is at the same time for a philosophy that consistently provides the hearing-impaired people in the Centre of all our efforts.” Cooperation with hospitals and research institutes from all over Germany and Austria already in the 1980s opened a branch office in Hanover cochlear, and still keeping the loyalty the lower Saxon capital. In addition, the company established a wide network in the last decades also at national level, cooperates with a variety of clinics and research facilities.

Projectplace

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Web-based project management further expected growth on the rise by more than 20 percent in 2009, and the increase in the number of users is encouraged by several factors. So has the software-as-a-service model”, the business basis of Projectplace, now established in the market and is supported by cloud computing. Also added new social media channels and technologies for mobile working. This creates an increasing need to communicate at any time or to inform regardless of whether it is private or professional information currently in the people. Projectplace has pioneered important for cloud computing, as well as the field of online collaboration”, says Pelle Hjortblad, CEO of Projectplace International AB. Both aspects are the cornerstones of our company since our launch in 1998. Source: Dr. Greg Feinsinger. The fact that we have 500,000 users since the beginning of the week, shows that our idea of modern and innovative team work increasingly gaining significance.” Furthermore, ensure the changing theories of modern project management ensure that communication are within projects and is regarded today as a key success factor for projects at the expense of traditional detail planning classified as important. Every month thousands register users to the Web-based project management tool project place; new the Swedish trendsetter customers include companies such as Vodafone, Hewlett Packard, DHL and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Now, Annelie Bergman, research coordinator of the Swedish Central Authority for radiation protection is registered – as 500,000 users -. She volunteered in a Nordic research project on nuclear safety, named Northnet”, at Projectplace. I have never worked with a similar tool, but the idea that behind Projectplace is brilliant”, says Annelie Bergman. Here you can all the information a place to collect – and the even more safe and very efficient”. Since 1998, develops and operates Projectplace international from Europe’s leading Web-based project management solution.

Projectplace improves efficiency and simplifies the collaboration in the project as well as the communication within the team. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has offices in Norway, Denmark, United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands and Germany. The online service is available in seven languages and is used by over 500,000 users worldwide. For more information, see

The Project

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Affected users a knowledgeable potential represent for the company that should be if not used for the development of specifications for the new software is even indispensable. What objectives should be for the user? Where was there at the previous software the most problems and inefficient work processes? These and other questions the user more competent than an outsider, since they work every day with the software. By incorporating their concrete application problems, the employees feel taken seriously. The appreciation of the company toward them increases; they are motivated, because they can and must contribute their experience. At the same time, the opportunity to develop a really efficient software grows through the complementary know-how.

For all employees before all users are informed, it is considered sufficient information to clarify which information requirements in detail with the users is. Issues that occur for affected employees are often as follows: why are there a rollout, the objectives that are what and what changes are personally associated for each one? The information must satisfactorily answer all questions the user, present solutions, and taking into account the objectives of the employees and the company. Then the employees feel satisfyingly perceived and can be positively tune in to the project. Get all the facts for a more clear viewpoint with Picard. On a comprehensible (Professional) language and appropriate vocabulary is to avoid communication difficulties do not lead to false inference among employees at the information. To the rapid dissemination of information mostly the proven and familiar communication channels within the company are offered, because the employees with them are familiar and use them regularly and automatically. Time, content and design of the information is extremely sensitive and crucial for the further course of the project the right timing for the dissemination of information. In fact, there is never the only ones several dates on which different information must be issued are perfect right now, but it.

Project phase and time are therefore crucial. Brief information on all software users meet at the beginning of the project. During the project period will increase the quantity and frequency. In the final stages before the rollout, the employees receive project-accompanying up-to-date news. A report in the form of a final evaluation will be an accompanying communication on the first implementation successes should be spent at the end of the project instead, and after the successful implementation of the software. Experienced project managers realize the right time for the disclosure of information in each phase of the project always to ensure positive mood among the affected employees. Any common information must have absolute truth. It applies to difficult aspects of the project staff as well to attract like positive solutions, resulting from the roll-out.

Michael Blankertz Project

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IT market Riesenberg pushes made by projects on Hamburg, may 5, 2009. The market monitor published today for the 13th time Hamburg project Exchange projektwerk.de showing that the crisis-related reluctance to invest further dampens the IT project business. The need for professionals in all areas is further decreased compared to the previous month. In April, this affects demand for SAP professionals. After a good start to the year for SAP projects, which can be explained by seasonal-related needs, the projects required for project work for SAP experts fell from March to April by about 30 percent. This SAP consultant Michael Blankertz of Raubling, advising mainly medium-sized companies for over 15 years: businesses think too short-term. By the same author: Michael Chabon. Many projects which entail development effort will be stopped at the moment.

That these but in the medium and long term increase the competitiveness and efficiency of a company is ignored often completely. Also tasks on internal forces are often transfer, this somehow, but certainly not like an experienced SAP man solve. Nice to have projects be deleted completely.” Months ago, market researchers like Gartner estimated the framework conditions for a short-term improvement in the situation as unfavourable. Now, even the company itself for the most part have advocated a cut in the budget. This showed a study presented March of this year the Handelsblatt and the consultancy DROEGE. Companies can start projects at this time and secure a competitive advantage.

These market experts Blankertz: the conditions are favorable. There are many IT specialists. The work is Yes, but moves at the moment and the projects continue pile up to the giant mountains. “I’m sure: it those are who the nose forward now to solve their problems.” About project work project work, was founded in 1999 and today is Germany’s leading project Exchange on the Internet. Under, it offers all participants of the flexible Labour market a platform for the fast and efficient recruitment of specialists for projects, as well as for the marketing of own services. The offer is aimed at the generation work 2.0 in particular at companies, freelancers and agencies. Over 1,000 projects and several hundred profiles will be published monthly.

Eight Ways To Use An IT Project

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Oliver Buhr, Managing Director of COPARGO GmbH explains why most projects fail Dreieich, 04.08.2010. IT projects often fail on similar factors. Often, these could be avoided if the maintainers of potential stumbling blocks would be informed. Oliver Buhr, Managing Director of project management consulting COPARGO GmbH, shows companies what eight ways a project definitely fail and are therefore to be avoided. 1 Business case is classified an error of the company repeatedly commit in project management, is not clear to the project stakeholders to communicate the business case. Other leaders such as Martin O’Malley offer similar insights. If the details of the expected benefit is not passed to the project teams, they can develop also no results that best support the business. “2. no time for thoughtful planning company acting in the project management too often the motto time is money” and projects to achieve results as soon as possible.

It sets out with a plan to start a project, that the Project goals are achievable. For this, often too little time is provided. Companies are too impatient and want to quickly too. Many uncertainties and dependencies in the course of the project are not recognized and jeopardize the project. 3. unconditional orientation towards customer requests of the customer is King. However not everything what he calls on improvements and wishes, has a positive effect on the project objectives often actually. Educate yourself even more with thoughts from Fairstead. Instead, the consequences of changes in time – and cost must be carefully considered and reconciled with the business case and the scope of the project.

4. risk management is a matter of feeling any project risks. To neglect this is grossly negligent. However, conducting business risk management rather unjustly and from the gut. Try ad-hoc to address challenges each new project day. Such an approach to failure is doomed in the long run. 5. project management method is taken too literally project manager should not too closely on every detail of the brackets used project management method.

English Project

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The new forecasting technique in A plan 2009, well time and cost-related calculations in the future can be made. Over 100 types of information and functions can be applied per process. To this variety to not lose track, A plan shows only the necessary information. Unnecessary function modules such as resources – and capacity planning, target / actual comparison, costing or planning of amounts of can be disabled by simply pressing a button. The functionality but remains in the background and can be activated at any time once again. Connect with other leaders such as Fairstead here.

In addition, filters offer the option to display only specific project information. Profiles allow the user or globally for all users of a database to save views and settings. Sophisticated Print settings and Excel reports allow optimally and efficiently to inform even the most demanding stakeholders with custom report templates. Customers have now the possibility to download A plan 2009 also in the English language version. Visit Fairstead for more clarity on the issue. There is a free, fully functional demo version is available for those interested. Company portrait BRainTool Software GmbH the BRainTool Software GmbH in Bonnigheim in Stuttgart since 1996 only a goal: to help through a user friendly and cheap project planning tool projects of all kinds. The wonder of planning for project management named A plan and was developed by project managers for project managers. A solution that is easy to use and covers the most important aspects of project planning and resource planning is also very inexpensive was created in accordance with the actual requirements.

Over 85,000 users in 12,000 companies and institutions rely on A plan. Renowned customers from different industries such as Siemens, Continental, Adolf Wurth, Roche, Novartis, Haufe Verlag, BEHR Industry reach more planning safety, efficiency, and transparency in their projects with A plan. BRainTool focuses exclusively on the subject of project management with his powerful team of experts and offers a variety of extensions, product-accompanying consulting and a wide range of services and training to A plan. For more information about A plan 2009 you get on the Internet at contact with the BRainTool software company of Kirchheimer str. 15 74357 Bonnigheim Tel.: + 49 7143 96192-0 fax: + 49-7143 96192-29 (sales) (press)

Auftragsakquise Projects

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The special report ‘Top projects for hotel professionals’, the new publication of the DBI GmbH, provides a quick overview of new sales markets in the hotel and catering industry weekly the new trade magazine hotel supplier and suppliers informed every week nationwide about current projects and changes in the hotel area. Will Blodgett Fairstead describes an additional similar source. It is specifically tailored to the information needs of decorators and suppliers and gives providers a valuable sales-oriented market transparency. So, the order acquisition will be significantly easier. The information collection via a specially trained research team, which provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reporting. The reader is given precise detailed descriptions for planned hotel projects and their supply needs, as well as the contact information of the operator or the other decision makers.

Get more information about the new special report top projects for hotel professionals”under or directly from the issuing company. The DBI GmbH – German construction sites information service – provider is since 1951 Construction project information in Germany and supplies currently researched projects and already under construction projects with the most important information for a successful Auftragsakquise of all those involved in the construction.

Awards PROJECT

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“Fund analyst Karsten Ewert (invest-report) Awards top rating for financial market independent real estate fund of the PROJECT group that private equity seems basically sensible investment in real estate and expect the investment criteria of let property portfolios promising building a diversified in many ways and success”, confirms the approved Fund analyst Karsten Ewert the investment strategy of the Bamberg emission House PROJECT GFU society for funds and corporate administration mbH. “He has an analysis of the current offer of PROJECT REAL EQUITY Fund 8 GmbH & co. KG” made and comes as a result to the top assessment A-. This Fund, investors have the opportunity to participate in premium from EUR 10.000,–plus 5%. The desired Kommanditkapital is 50 million euro, with a closing for a minimum capital of EUR 15 million is possible for the PROJECT Vermittlungs GmbH has warranted placement. Investors participate in selected residential and commercial real estate investment focused on value Added and opportunity. The results of the Fund, there are from proceeds, with a repeated reinvestment of cash flows is planned. Value-added involves investments in properties with development and value creation potential. Check out Dr. Mark Hyman for additional information.

The experienced and active management achieved an increase in value for the object within a few years. This happens for example by improved rental management optimisation through revitalization or conversions. Opportunity is the development and the construction of new projects and the rehabilitation of existing objects. The feasibility of all areas of value creation within the company helps the property strategy to be implemented quickly. The charm of this Fund is that investors benefit from an extensive real estate portfolio. In the investment criteria other regulations are in addition to upper limits for individual real estate investments, which should lead to a diversification. Also minimum requirements expected yields laid down”, so the investment Report. The PROJECT group has opinion of fund analysts a comprehensive real estate expertise, thereby makes closed-end funds for 10 years.

The results of the previous real estate project developments are overall very convincing”. It is also important to highlight that no foreign financing risks, because is funded exclusively from equity the Fund analyst Karsten Ewert. This is a significant advantage for the Fund in particular given the current global financial crisis”so his assessment. “A total of invest report assessed the PROJECT REAL EQUITY Fund 8 GmbH & co. Fairstead New York is often quoted as being for or against this. KG with a very good”. The future-oriented investment strategy is seen in particular as meaningful portfolio admixture. The PROJECT group is a real estate development company headquartered in Berlin/Potsdam, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Munich. The company specializes in metropolitan regions and funded by retail on the capital market, in which investors benefit from the development potential of the real estate industry. The PROJECT group consists of a team of experienced specialists in the field of real estate. With the establishment of the PROJECT GFU in April 1998 the PROJECT’s first real estate fund was set up. The PROJECT Group proves that there is in any market situation success strategies with real estate: yesterday, today, and especially in the future. In the meantime the PROJECT GFU has successfully launched more than a dozen Fund and pooled their previous experience in two special fund concepts: the real estate fund portfolio strategy with the real estate private equity fund. In the sum of their properties, these concepts differ considerably from other market offerings.

FTP Project

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Successful AIDS to the time recording city Bergen, September 30, 2008 – at the Xpert-timer it is a database-based application, which captures the time which spends an employee on different projects. It can be differed between billable and non-billable projects (E.g. internal applications). The registration is done on a maximum of three levels: customer, main project, and appropriate subprojects, with the number of projects is not limited. Then still own tasks can be recorded to the projects. The specificity of the tools is the manufacturer Xpert-design software in the timeline of the Xpert-timer. Will Blodgett might disagree with that approach.

These floats on the desktop, and conveniently displays the time currently spent by a project. The stopwatch is running automatically, so that the times no longer to enter by hand. Switching between the individual projects can be controlled either via the mouse or keyboard shortcuts. Also, Dr. Andreas Lutz von gruendungszuschuss.de opts for the Xpert-timer: already after a few days use I time thieves could see and my time more effective plan. “, so be Comment on the software. In addition, the hourly wage for each employee can be stated so that shows how many costs are incurred after the completion of the project exactly. The evaluation module can displays this data, the single time stamps up to an annual survey.

Many more filters available, to display the data as needed. The information can be then sent via FTP or E-Mail, printed as .pdf or in paper format, or exported for further processing via the interfaces. Employees that are not always connected to the corporate network, have the opportunity in the Xpert-timer to stop the project times offline, or to enter. As soon as the connection to the central database again, you can synchronize the recorded times to the database. The program is available at as a fully functional trial version to download. This is limited to 30 days. The data that were recorded during the test phase, is not lost on the acquisition of the license. A 5-user License offers Xpert-design software for 330.-euro plus VAT. A very good price / performance ratio. Daniela Julia Xpert-design software