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Author: Dr. Jimmie Flores
Company: Jim's Body of Knowledge
Region: San Antonio, Texas
Website: www.jmbokacademy.com/
Author Comment / Biography:
Dr. Jimmie Flores PhD, DM, PMP®, PMI-RMP®, PMI-SP®, CAPM®, SSBB, ITIL, SPHR®, GPHR®, Security+ Dr. Flores has held management and leadership positions in major companies including Shell Oil Company, The Prudential, and USAA. At USAA, he managed the $11.5 million budget for the IT department. He has extensive experience developing and teaching courses for organizations in the disciplines of Project Management, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Dr. Flores founded a global IT enterprise, and worked both in India and The Philippines. Dr. Flores has written several books including How to Become a Proficient Online Learner. He has earned two doctorates and seven master's degrees.
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11. Discussion with a "Compulsive Liar"
October 07, 2013
While attending a meeting in downtown San Antonio, I had an interesting discussion with a lady in her mid-20s (Christy). I’m unsure why she was assigned as a participant to this meeting because she was too engaged with Facebook on her Dell laptop. Nonetheless, as soon as the break was called, she an...
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12. Border Patrol Asked: "Is This Your Car?"
October 07, 2013
A few days ago, I made a trip to Piedras Negras, Mexico, which is a border town right across Eagle Pass, Texas. This is a trip that I’ve made many times over the years, and I have noticed that security is getting tighter and tighter.
Today, for example, we are required to show our U.S. p...
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13. The Interview to Select a Key Project Team Member
October 03, 2013
Managing projects is far from easy, but yet project managers are expected to deliver on time, within budget, and to the customer’s requirements. Project success is even more difficult today because of the uncertainty and complexity caused by technology and globalization.
Project managers mus...
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14. 3 Reasons You Should Leave Your Company
October 02, 2013
The fact is that we are not going to work in the same company from start-to-finish. I remember beginning my professional career at Shell Oil Company in 1990, and I thought that I would retire with the oil and gas company. It was a genuine but naïve belief.
In many cases, we find a better ...
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15. The Nuts-and-Bolts of Passing the PMP® Exam
September 25, 2013
When I prepared for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, I failed to pay attention to the page containing the following information in the PMBOK® Guide: Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area Mapping (Table 3-1). As a project manager corporate trainer, however, I reference t...
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16. How Projects Translate to Big Bucks
September 25, 2013
When you think about it, projects are the main reason that businesses gain a competitive advantage over the competition. In an interview, the late Steve Jobs talked about how he moved the iPhone project ahead of the iPad initiative. He stated that the business case was strong for a mobile phone. In ...
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17. She Said: "We've Slept Together, But We're Just Friends."
September 23, 2013
I attended a marketing seminar here recently, and I overheard the following conversation between a woman in her late 20s (Marcia) and a business colleague:
MARCIA: These binders have a ton of stuff for us to learn. We need to do more social media in my company. I don’t think my boss even ...
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18. When You Aren't Wanted on Any Team
September 23, 2013
As a university instructor and corporate trainer, I often ask students to form small teams when working on course projects. For the most part, this is an easy process, especially because students will already know each other. Even when they lack acquaintance, they gravitate to people with similar in...
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19. The Chubby Doctor Advised I Eat Less Cheese
September 16, 2013
Several years ago, I went to my annual medical physical, and after the routine procedures, I had a chance to chat with the doctor regarding my blood pressure, weight, and so on. Exercise has been part of my life since my days playing college baseball. It’s just something that I do nearly every day. ...
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20. "I'm 70 And I'm Quitting"
September 16, 2013
I had a terrific discussion with a successful businesswoman a few weeks ago, and I wanted to share it with you. Her name is Beth, and she rose to an executive position at a major corporate training organization. I’ve known Beth for more than a decade, and there is no doubt that she is a superstar em...
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