Taking The Smart Approach
What is that very old and worn out cliche? “Work smarter, not harder!”
We have found that this is a common theme among our customers. Our customers are passionate about using ConceptDraw applications to free themselves from mundane tasks and take their work to another level. When communicating with our customers, we find a common theme occurring. A theme where people want to be able to accomplish extraordinary tasks and communicate with their group easier and faster, than they could before.
That is what we are about here at CS Odessa. This month you will find many articles that reflect that thinking. We again welcome you to read more about us, and to provide us with commentary back.
Inside Interview with Product Manager
Working in a software company we are always planning what we will deliver next to our customers, the planning cycle is endless. We are currently approaching the date where we will release a new version of our ConceptDraw products. Keep reading...
The ConceptDraw Water Cooler
Welcome to the ConceptDraw Water Cooler live seminars. All sessions are live and participates will be able to ask questions after the primary session is completed. Join us as we show you how ConceptDraw products can help you in your business. Sign up today. Keep reading...
SMART Goals
Once you have planned your project, turn your attention to developing several goals that will enable you to be successful. Goals should be SMART — specific, measurable, agreed upon, realistic and time-based. A goal might be to hold a weekly project meeting with the key members of your team or to organize and run a continuous test program throughout the project.
By Duncan Haughey, PMP Keep reading...
Project Management Approach for Business Process Improvement
Business process improvement initiatives are frequently key projects within an organization — regardless of the size of the organization or, frankly, the size of the business process improvement initiative. Even if a business process improvement initiative is targeted at an individual department, the impact of the change will be organization-wide. By ensuring that the initiative is managed as a strategic project, there are increased opportunities for success.
By Gina Abudi, MBA Keep reading...
11 Ways to Prevent Angry Clients from Destroying Your Project
We’ve all had our fair share of angry clients. They’ll call or email, outraged that something has or hasn’t happened, dutifully heaping a big steaming pile of blame on your lap. And as good web designers or freelancers, it’s our responsibility to eat that blame and make everything right.
By Chris LeCompte Keep reading...
Keeping Network Documentation Up-To-Date
It is not a secret that having up to-date, detailed documentation of managed networks is good practice, Also it is also not a secret too that keeping network documentation up to date is much more difficult than the documentation process itself. Keep reading...
Virtual Tours with ConceptDraw PRO
Defijn Vernimmen is an Interior Photography company located in Belgium. The driving force behind Defijn Vernimmen is a family team that has developed an intelligent approach to business, that has made the company Defijn Vernimmen a pioneer in the designing of virtual interior tours for online audiences. They use ConceptDraw PRO to layout their virtual tours for clients.
By Willem Defijn Keep reading...
Project Manager vs. Product Marketer – Who is going to Win?
Project Managers typically are seen to have a keen grasp of the skills that involve scheduling, record keeping, and budgets. Until recently creative skills were not seen as an important part of a Project Managers collection of needed expertise. Keep reading...
Working on Quality Improvement
When planning for your next product rollout, there are a number of well-known variables that impact how well a new product is received. Superior product quality is a proven contributor to market success as it has a positive impact on how customers perceive the value of the products they purchase. Many companies take their product standards so seriously, that they publicize them to consumers to influence their purchase behavior. Keep reading...