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Stand up meetings – not just for software or Agile anymore

Stand up. Sit down. Which is better for the team, productivity, your company? The trend is stand up for a short burst of action and accountability among all types of business teams. A hall-mark of rapid software development (1990′s) and Agile (manifesto in 2001 onward) the stand up meeting has progressed rapidly beyond software, to [...]
Triming LinkedIn Connections

Two years ago I entered the fray of open networker, or “LION‘s” in LinkedInjargon, for a two-week test before a series of presentations concerning pro-social networking to management and project management audiences. My networked ballooned from a rather healthy 750 to over 3,000. While generally innocuous, I soon found out that not having a “fake” [...]
YAGNI – You Ain’t Going to Need It – anyway.

In the midst of some infrastructure / application remediation work for a great client in Omaha (insurance company) the concept of YAGNI came to mind. There’s a couple of quick reads for you. First a sort of “anti hero” opinion piece from one of the early members of Borland (Mike Rozlog) who apparently still holds [...]
TAPUniversity’s Online Learning System has moved.

Exciting news. TAPUniversity has partnered with gnomio to launch its learning management system ahead. Additional must-have features include test bank expansion and knowledge sharing tools. An innovator in online project management training since 2006, this partnership ensures our delivery keeps paced with your learning needs! Just click on the TAPUniversity LMS* on the menu to [...]
Green Project Management – PMI Minnesota – 2011

Good morning PMI Minnesota! in an effort to go green and to help your mobile access I’ve translated the Green Project Management presentation into a highlights post! Here’s a Link to the USGBC’s & LEED as well – http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayP age.aspx?CMSPageID=1988 Slide 2 — Why “Think Green”? •All systems (economic, social, etc.) depend on the link to living systems •Our natural resources are [...]
Business Analysis Technique #2 – Benchmarking

Benchmarking is a valid, powerful and concrete way to compare a new system or process to the current, “as-is” state OR to compare multiple systems in a vendor selection process. To ensure each of those adjectives (valid, powerful and concrete) are met here’s some suggestions: Valid – ensure a level playing field in all systems [...]

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Agile Overview PMI ACP Preparation
- Teacher: David Kohrell
This course examines the Agile methodology of software development. It also provides 21 ACP PDUs. Register here http://shop.1asecure.com/prod.cfm?ProdID=411599&StID=9187
PMP Scrimmage 2012
- Teacher: David Kohrell
This class prepares students for the PMP Exam. TAPUniversity's Project Management Workbook serves as your guide for success, Students also have access to a large testbank which simulates the actual PMP Exam questions. This course is based on the 4th edition PMBOK. Register here http://shop.1asecure.com/prod.cfm?ProdID=343163&StID=9187
Six Sigma Green Belt On Demand 2012
- Teacher: David Kohrell
This course takes students through each of the Six Sigma DMAIC steps--Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. Dozens of Six Sigma tools are introduced and students have the opportunity to practice using those tools through the hands-on exercises. Register here http://shop.1asecure.com/prod.cfm?ProdID=326165&StID=9187
CBAP - Self-Paced for BABOK 2.0
- Teacher: David Kohrell
This course includes an 1000+ question test bank prepares you for the CBAP (Certified Business Analyst Professional) exam. Each student will gain a thorough understanding of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge through readings, exercises and practice tests. http://shop.1asecure.com/prod.cfm?ProdID=359472&StID=9187

We had five people successfully take and pass their PMP exams in August. A big shout out and congratulations to the following outstanding professionals in the Nebraska area!

Jessye Chancey-Higginbotham
Liz Friedrich
Matthew Gall
Brenda Pedersen
Marla Wynn

Congratulations!!!!

We've updated our course content to reflect the updated role delineation study. So here's to a strong finish in 2011 and kick off of 2012!

David

	TAPUniversity salutes Joe Korgie, PMP by David Kohrell - Monday, 4 July 2011, 08:55 AM
	Joe Korgie, IT Director with Pamida in Omaha, took and passed his PMP exam on Wednesday! Congratulations Joe and Happy Independence Day to you!

	TAPUniversity salutes Kristy Harm, PMP by David Kohrell - Sunday, 19 June 2011, 06:57 PM
	Kristy Harm took and passed her PMP exam on Friday. A member of our online class, she completed her preparation this month. She's a project manager in the Omaha area with Retail Decisions. Congratulations Kristy!!!

Lori Beeby, IT Director at McCook Hospital, took and passed her PMP® exam yesterday. Lori was an outstanding member of our online and blended PMP Scrimmage class®. She has assisted other students as she prepared for her exam. Best yet, she not only knows the essentials of project management but applies it with her team on a daily basis.

We tip a nice glass of Mountain Dew to you Lori! Congratulations!

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