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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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51. Does Being Too Friendly Make One Stupid? The Moby Dick Story!
April 22, 2013
Here recently I went to the local Prometric Testing Center to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam sponsored by the Project Management Institute (PMI). My exam was scheduled for 10:00 a.m., and I was anxious to get started.
When I arrived at this location, I acc...
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52. The Boss says: "I've got your back!" Does he really?
April 22, 2013
At a departmental meeting, the boss (Dan) made it clear that he was fighting for their cause with upper management. The problem, though, is that bad news is followed only by more bad news. A year ago, several staff members were let go, and no one has seen a raise for several years.
Believe i...
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53. The Boss says: "I've got your back!" Does he really?
April 15, 2013
At a departmental meeting, the boss (Dan) made it clear that he was fighting for their cause with upper management. The problem, though, is that bad news is followed only by more bad news. A year ago, several staff members were let go, and no one has seen a raise for several years.
Believe...
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54. 3 Reasons Why Tom was a Terrific Manager
April 15, 2013
Like top-notch employees, terrific managers are hard to find. In my last corporate job, I had the privilege to work for a smart, committed, and fair manager. While I’ve had other good managers in the past, I felt Tom was the best.
Applying and Interviewing In the job classifieds section ...
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55. Why Leyingse is a Must Hire
April 08, 2013
Here recently, I stayed at a hotel in Chennai, India while on a business trip. After working late at the office one evening, I forgot to put the power adapter for my MacBook Pro in my computer bag. I only realized this mishap the following morning when I went to boot up the machine. It was 5:15 a....
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56. Definition: Incompetence: Not knowing that You Don't Know Example: Undergraduate College Student
April 08, 2013
Every person and every business must be concerned about incompetence. I once heard someone define incompetence as not knowing that you don’t know. In other words, you keep moving forward, often making the same mistakes, but you are unaware that your approach is wrong. As anyone can tell, this is a...
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57. 3 Sure Signs Your Manager is Ridiculous
April 01, 2013
If you think about it, most managers today are talented. They are hard-working, and committed to helping us succeed. In fact, I think that most of them actually care more about us than we might believe. They will give employees the benefit of the doubt, even when it’s obvious that they are making up...
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58. Why Lack of Volunteers for Projects is a Leadership Problem
March 25, 2013
I participated in a webinar where a manager was leading the discussion. My role was mainly as an observer, but I would provide project management guidance when necessary. The manager forwarded the participants an agenda several days in advance, and most of us were clear regarding the expectations. ...
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59. She Didn't Marry Him, But He Was Still Grateful
March 25, 2013
A friend recently invited me to a wedding between a couple who were both marrying for the second time. The Catholic ceremony was modest, and attended mostly by those who knew the bride (Martha) and groom (Daniel) well. After the exchange of the vows, the couple organized an early dinner with drinks ...
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60. 3 Signs You Are Staying in a Cheap Motel
March 18, 2013
Over the years, I’ve stated in cheap hotels. In some cases, I didn’t want to spend the extra money on a nicer place, and sometimes I had little choice. As a college basketball referee for more than two decades, I’ve been away from my home many nights, which results in many hotel stays.
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