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Microsoft Has Some Good Project Management Articles

By On November 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In On The Internet, Project Management

 

While randomly surfing the Internet for work related articles to read, I will chance upon articles from the Microsoft library. This is weird because they are articles parked under the Technical Articles or Support sections. Nonetheless, here are two articles I have found this week which are a good read for Project Managers starting out, or already into it.

Manage project risks and issues
Explains the importance of managing risks and issues, and how mismanagement of these two aspects can lead to project failure.

The Art of Project Management: How to Make Things Happen
In this chapter excerpt from his book, The Art of Project Management, Scott Berkun recounts what it took for him to be successful at Microsoft as a project manager.

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What Was That Again?

By On August 16, 2011 · 2 Comments · In On The Internet

New York Times posted two tests to measure how easily distracted you are, and also how good you are at multi tasking. Basically, if you are good at multi tasking, you are going to be easily distracted. If you are focussed, you are not gonna be that great at multi tasking.

Without further ado, here’s my score! I’m way too focussed.

And of course I ain’t that great at multi tasking. Takes me quite a while to switch between the tasks.

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Wordle: Lala.SG

By On June 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In On The Internet

Wordle: Lala SG

From Wordle.

Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes.

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The Social Network

By On November 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In General, On The Internet

The Social Network

Ok. I’m slow. I watched The Social Network few weeks back courtesy of lucky Han who won tickets from Sony Pictures, but I haven’t blogged about what I thought about it. I don’t think much nowadays, but that’s not the point of this post. Aaaaaanyway, I saw this YouTube video on a friend’s Facebook wall and was reminded of the movie. Before I continue, enjoy the video first.

I liked the pace of the movie. I enjoyed how fast the dialogue was, and how that made me pay attention the entire length of the movie. I admit I have very bad focus recently, so I really liked it that this movie was able to get me to focus. The scene used for the typography video above, was one of the scenes that left an impression on me. I liked how his reply systematically answered each aspect of the question, which I think a lot of people agree with me, judging from the number of comments left on my friend’s Facebook wall now. I know I must have said “Whao” right after movie Mark finished saying his piece while I was watching the show. Haha. I remember being quite impressed with his reply.

So. What are my take aways from the movie?

  1. Having money doesn’t mean you can run/lead/expand a business
  2. Being a geek doesn’t mean you can’t be a visionary (some kind of hope for geeks!)
  3. Really, only share awesome ideas with those you trust
  4. And get those NDAs signed, dammit
  5. The movie pace is pretty much like working in Qais. Nickpan agrees.

It’s been showing since 28 Oct, catch it if you haven’t. Pretty epic movie that all (self-proclaimed or not) geeks have to watch.

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Color Career Counselor

By On March 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In On The Internet

From here.

Best Occupational Category
You’re an ORGANIZER

Keywords
Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate

These conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems, accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data management activities such as accounting and investment management. Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.

ORGANIZER CAREERS
Suggested careers are Administrator, Secretary, Printer, Paralegal, Building Inspector, Bank Cashier, Private Secretary, Statistician, Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper, Medical Records Technician, Developer of Business or Computer Systems, Clerical Worker, Proofreader, Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Banker, Certified Public Accountant, Credit Manager, Store Salesperson, Actuary, Dental Assistant, Business Education Teacher, Food Service Manager, IRS Agent, Budget Analyst, and Underwriter.

ORGANIZER WORKPLACES
Your very careful, conscientious, conservative nature gives others the confidence to trust you with handling money and material possessions. Structured organizations that have well-ordered chains of command work best for you.

Suggested Organizer workplaces are large corporations, business offices, financial lending institutions, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, and quality control and inspection departments.

2nd Best Occupational Category
You’re a RESEARCHER

Keywords
Independent, Self-Motivated, Reserved, Introspective, Analytical, and Curious

These investigative types gather information, analyze and interpret data, and inquire to uncover new facts. They have a strong scientific orientation, enjoy academic or research environments and prefer self-reliant jobs. Dislikes are group projects, selling, and repetitive activities.

Shruti says I am a very boring person. :/

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