Jim Park, PMP

 JIM PARK helps turn Project Management Office strategy into successful results. He provides training and consulting services focused on developing methodology, tools, and a PMP credentialed workforce. Companies benefiting from Jim’s PMO support include Oracle, Hitachi, PG&E, Lockheed, Kaiser Permanente, ALZA Pharmaceuticals, Ingersoll-Rand, Symantec and the U.S. Air Force. He is an instructor at UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley and has taught public courses in project management since 1998. His training curriculum includes a variety of courses such as Project Management Essentials, PMP Exam Preparation, Decision Making Tools and Techniques, and Managing Projects with Microsoft Project. Jim has over 15 years of experience in the software development, information technology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries primarily focused on managing projects and developing better project management organizations, processes, and tools. jimpark@gmail.com

Tools & Techniques – Microsoft Project Best Practices (2)

Tools & Techniques – Microsoft Project Best Practices (2)

Project Conference 2009 continues through this week in Phoenix, AZ.  As Microsoft prepares for the release of Project 2010, it’s a good time to reflect on some additional best practices that project managers should keep in mind when using their current version of Microsoft Project.
Know the Limitations of Critical Path Methodology – CPM was developed [...]

Tools & Techniques – Microsoft Project Best Practices (1)

Tools & Techniques – Microsoft Project Best Practices (1)

With the kick-off of Project Conference 2009 in Phoenix, AZ this week Microsoft has invited some customers and partners to get a sneak peek at Microsoft Project 2010.  I have been managing projects and teaching classes on this tool for quite a long time and have had a chance to read about some of the [...]

Less is More: How to Not Get Trapped Under Microsoft Project

Do a quick search for project management jobs and you will usually find an emphasis on the ability to create and manage plans in Microsoft Project.  Although nearly every project manager has used this tool before, it is frequently misused and misunderstood.  This often leads to frustration and reversion to other methods of planning and [...]