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		<title>A Thanks to All the PMs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the PM, Account Manager, Coordinator, etc. you recognize those around you…thanking team members for a job well done, praising stakeholders for their timely, thorough and great feedback &#8211; in general appreciating others for their contributions through every step of the project. But, who thanks you? Too often no one does. Yeah, leading projects can [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=428&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid Communication Breakdowns &#8211; Listen to Your Team</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[listening skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/?p=415</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every PM type knows that communication is one of the core personality traits critical to success. They also know that it’s not just about the clear and concisely crafted email or that spot on presentation –keen listening skills and ability to engage the team in dialog is what makes a PM truly valued. Sit in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=415&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Email PMs Would Like to Send the “Urgent” Emailer</title>
		<link>http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/when-to-use-high-importance-email/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[email etiquette]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[high importance emails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[urgent emails]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/?p=268</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As PM types we receive a phenomenal amount of email. Our team members, clients, vendors, marketing reps, sales reps, managers and more all rely on us to sort through these communications and not let a single note fall through the cracks. We’re good, so we’re able to manage all with grace and promptly respond to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=268&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Recommended Read: PMs Make Everyone’s Job Easy</title>
		<link>http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/pms-make-everyones-job-easy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Producers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[web pms]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/?p=352</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Peruse Sam Barnes blog, TheSamBarnes.com, and you’re certain to find a slew of great tips as well as some entertaining rants. His focus is web project management, but many of his suggestions and experiences could easily apply to any project manager. A nicely put, and humbling example is his post “Web Project Managers: Make Everyone’s [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=352&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Project Manage Thanksgiving?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[holiday planning]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/?p=371</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It would be interesting to know how many PM types walk away from the office and immediately take over the planning and coordination that comes with Thanksgiving (insert other holiday if your outside of the US). Gut feeling is that it’s quite a few. It’s our nature to organize &#38; coordinate &#8211; why would we [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=371&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>When Reality Hits &#8211; PMs Roll With It</title>
		<link>http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/keeping-it-real-pm-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coping]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/?p=73</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the top challenges new PM types face is facing, and then dealing, with reality. That point in the project when things just aren&#8217;t going as planned&#8230; At the beginning of the project your Gantt view is a work of art &#8211; each dependency perfectly linked, all tasks accounted for, the ideal project team [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=73&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Who was the PM for Scooby Doo &amp; Team?</title>
		<link>http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/who-was-the-pm-for-scooby-doo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A debate started&#8230;We know Scooby and Shaggy are team members, but are we sure that Velma was the PM? Fred did drive the van after all, and he had clear leadership skills. Plus Daphne wasn’t always given the credit due &#8211; that woman had courage and was about as level headed as a cartoon character [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=310&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Stakeholders – Personality Types and Tips</title>
		<link>http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/clients-personalities-and-tips-to-manage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clients]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/?p=191</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a vender you call them the “Clients,” internally they’re known as the “Stakeholders.” It’s your job as PM to provide these people with regular status, manage their feedback, maintain the stream of communication, and always offer the best customer service possible. At least that’s the job description bit. The biggest challenge you’ll have with [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=191&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips For the PM New at the Office</title>
		<link>http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/5-tips-for-the-pm-new-at-the-office/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Project Manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Management]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! You landed the job, and it’s the perfect one for a PM type like you. Then comes the first day in the new office&#8230; Being the new kid on the block is tough, no matter what your job is. But as a PM that will be expected to quickly ramp up and lead teams [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=176&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Job Hunt – Tips for the New PM</title>
		<link>http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/job-hunt-tips-for-the-new-pm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmthis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Project Manager]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://projectmanagethis.wordpress.com/?p=204</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You’ve got the skills, now you need to find the perfect place to put them to use. There are a slew of articles and books out there that provide solid advice on job hunting. Let’s look at a few specifics around project managers on the hunt: Research: Job boards are great; keep checking them. Don’t [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=projectmanagethis.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28243249&amp;post=204&amp;subd=projectmanagethis&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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