As Project Managers, we communicate constantly. Whether it be to our clients, organizational leadership, or our own project teams, we know we must do it often, do it thoroughly, and do it according to the Communications Plan. . . though, at what point do we stop to consider what tools or applications we use to […]
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In the bestselling book “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven, the author shares valuable lessons learned from his Navy SEAL training that can be applied to everyday life. The lessons shared by Admiral McRaven, while rooted in military discipline, transcend their origins and offer profound insights into achieving success in any endeavor. One such
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Updated for 2023: A Dynamic Approach to Project Management Successful projects often hinge on asking the right questions during the initiation and planning phases. The updated Project Readiness Assessment, now available as an editable Microsoft Word document, empowers project managers to facilitate open and candid conversations with project sponsors and stakeholders.
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At Kiefer Consulting, we blend over 35 years of experience with a deep understanding of the complexities in the technology landscape. As a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, we recognize that the journey to developing new technology solutions is filled with potential hazards. Our approach is rooted in the belief that risk mitigation is not just
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Kiefer Consulting has worked with state and local government to develop and deploy customized project management reporting solutions. These solutions help departments in several key areas: Transparency Improved and standardized project-level reporting The ability to see project related data on a dashboard Document control / Single source of truth Integration of data collection and dashboards
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A proven methodology will influence the success of a project. This blog explains the initiation and planning phase and why these first two phases of the Kiefer Delivery Methodology are so important.
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Clients often ask us to explain how we will deliver contracted services. After years of refining our delivery methodology, we realize that our approach is often what sets us apart. In this blog, we talk about knowledge transfer and training for self-sufficiency.
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Complex projects require a proven, reliable, and repeatable process. Kiefer has spent years perfecting it.
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The wait is over. Introducing Microsoft Lists Earlier this summer, we published a blog that announced the preview of Microsoft Lists. Well, the wait is over. Microsoft Lists was officially launched and is available in commercial and government cloud tenants.
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If you’re reading this there is a high likelihood that you’re doing so in an unfamiliar environment. Our comfortable workplaces have been upended by global events and your organization may be experiencing chaos, uncertainty and disconnectedness. While Office 365 offers an array of apps to help us bridge some of the gaps we’re now confronted
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