Vendors are key to the success of almost every information technology consultant. Strong vendor relationships help good consultants excel, but a dysfunctional vendor alliance can sink even the most astute of consulting firms. Thus, vendor relationships are critical, yet their importance is often (and easily) overlooked. So what’s a time-pressed consultant to do? This checklist, ...
Employing project management in the medical area is necessary since it helps healthcare institutions function effectively and deliver top-notch care for consumers while safeguarding them from potential risks. Having the right person capable of effectively managing healthcare projects plays an essential role in contributing to the success of your organization in this complex industry. This ...
Coordinating the smooth execution of large projects that rely on team collaboration requires a well-organized individual who can efficiently navigate the intersection of technical standards and organizational goals. This is the role of a technical project manager. This customizable hiring kit, written by Maria Carrisa Sanchez for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework your business can ...
No organization has the resources to do every project that comes along. One of the key functions of corporate leadership is deciding which initiatives are going to move forward and which ones need to be tabled. For an IT department to be successful, an effective approach to prioritization is key. This guide and its accompanying ...
This cheat sheet from TechRepublic Premium is designed to provide a consistent and systematic way to record job candidates’ qualifications, experience, professional goals and temperament. It includes a section for general information followed by position-specific questions. Featured text from the cheat sheet: How have you previously developed a budget for a project with which you ...
As worldwide energy needs and concerns about climate change continue to increase, environmentally responsible business practices are critical for the successful future of a company and the markets in which it operates. This IT Data Center Green Energy Policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is intended to meet green standards for IT data ...
Accurately calculating an IT project’s costs and benefits is among the most challenging of professional tasks. The practice requires expertise in planning and executing projects, developing budgets, and understanding how both costs and benefits change over the life of a technical initiative. The accompanying IT Project Cost/Benefit Calculator, from TechRepublic Premium, provides a customizable spreadsheet ...
Projects are typically complex, which is particularly true when software, hardware and information technologies are involved. Hence, there is a need for a thorough written plan, complete with a budget and defined goals, milestones, and a carefully drafted schedule among other elements. For a project to succeed, it’s important to understand the fundamentals of project ...
By the very nature of their business, IT consultants — who have both access and exposure to a company’s most sensitive data — must be held to the highest ethical standard. This IT Consultant Conduct Policy from TechRepublic Premium outlines a code of conduct for consultants. From the policy: CONSULTANT CODE OF CONDUCT 1. To ...
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