Cast your mind back to the end of your time at school or university when everyone was talking about what they wanted to do. Perhaps you had some career ideas which helped determine your choice of subject(s), but they were probably quite broad: business management, economics, accountancy, IT or marketing. If you are reading this as a BA you are less likely to have opted to study medicine, dentistry, zoology, music or other arts.However, at last...more
Everyday most people go through the same routine. Waking up early to catch an easy ride or trip for work and avoid getting late. This is especially true in this day and age because it is a competitive world now. In this light, another important aspect of our lives suffers a great deal, our health. We feed our hunger with most fast foods selections or much worse we opt for pre-packaged meals that we conveniently purchase from vending machines...more
Project management frameworks in practice: the C-NOMIS case studyThis article deals with the fourth of the OGCs eight causes of project failure: poor approach to project and risk management.The OGC, in consultation with hundreds of experienced management professionals and business experts, has developed best practice guidelines and frameworks for project management and risk management. PRINCE2, the project management methodology, has become the de-facto standard throughout the UK government, and is the most widely recognised industry qualification in Europe. M_o_R (Management of Risks) provides a similarly standardised approach for understanding and handling the risks to an organisation or a project.Considering the bedrock of project and risk management support and advice that the C-NOMIS project could fall back on, how did the absence of a solid approach to project/risk management become one of the key factors that the NAO identified in the failure of the project?The NAO report highlighted several specific flaws in the approach to project and risk management used on the C-NOMIS project: * Over-reliance on contract staff Due to a shortage in skilled personnel, the C-NOMIS...more
Forex trading can be a very rewarding profession because you can start off with a relatively modest amount of capital and turn it into a considerable amount of money. However it should be pointed out that it's definitely not a get rich scheme.Of course it is possible to make a lot of money in a short space of time if you use a large amount of...more
Major shopping centers If you live in apartments in Ottawa especially in Westboro or Nepean area, you will be pleased to know that these districts are full of activity shopping street with many opportunities. In addition to the many small independent shops (including several outdoor sports shops), there are many huge shopping centers in the area,...more
Author: Pasquale BrightAn effective approach to managing skin allergies has three components. Firstly you must understand the condition, then you must discover if anything is triggering your skin reaction, and thirdly you must look after your skin.Many people think that allergies only affect the respiratory or digestive systems, but they can also affect your largest organ- your skin. As with other allergies the immune system overreacts to the presence of certain substances and releases inflammation-producing chemicals. Do some research and talk to your doctor. You can be confident of controlling your skin condition better if you are sure you understand what causes it.The second component in managing a skin allergy is identifying then eliminating the allergens and irritants that start the itching/scratching cycle. There are over three thousand known triggers for skin allergies. Many are natural, but there are plenty of man-made ones too.A common man-made trigger is latex, which comes from the sap of the Brazilian rubber tree. The natural proteins and those added in the manufacturing process can trigger an allergic reaction. Most people are aware that this can lead to reactions if...more
Over many years of consulting and research in the workplace, I have found that one of a managers greatest needs is to know what is actually happening, whereas the greatest need for people doing work is to know what to do. Managers need to know what...more
Author: Market WireOTTAWA--(Marketwire - January 7, 2010) - N-able Technologies®, the global leader in remote monitoring and management (RMM) software for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments, today announced the worldwide...more
Wouldn't it feel terrific to be one of those people that people noticed? You would be the person to stand out from the background. Just think what a advantageous social skill you'd possess. You would stand out during any job interview, be...more
Author: Muhammad Azeem AshrafThe management of a big network can create several issues, if the network is not sensibly administered. Excess of traffic on the network can result in network congestions and slow connections. Therefore it is essential to...more
There are many reasons to hire a marquee for a special event or occasion. Many people hire a marquee rather than an indoor venue such as a hotel as it is a very cost effective, flexible way to host a gathering giving you a wider choice of theme and...more
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