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features
36 What Did You Say?
Learning to communicate across cultures ensures
nothing gets lost in translation. by Karen M. Kroll
POINT/COUNTERPOINT
42 Overprocessed
Although project managers need structure, they can
often find themselves too focused on the process.
48 Evolution or Revolution?
For innovation to work, companies have to figure out
whether it should come slow and steady or
announce itself with a big bang. by Peter Fretty
BEST OF CONGRESS PAPERS
56 On the Case
A solid business case can serve as the foundation of
a sound project decision. by Marcia Jedd
62 Doing Well by Doing Good
Standard Bank’s HIV and AIDS workplace program
helps employees help themselves.
by Carol Hildebrand
SPECIAL SECTION: BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
72 Anytime, Anywhere
The Internet and wireless networking are spawning
new ways for project teams to access information
wherever and whenever they want.
by David E. Essex
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62
viewpoints
06 FEEDBACK
23 VARIANCE THRESHOLD | Dial PM for Murder
by Michael Hatfield, PMP, Contributing Editor
24 LEADERSHIP | Sole Control
by Neal Whitten, PMP, Contributing Editor
26 CROSSING BORDERS | The Right Attitude
by Alfonso Bucero, PMP, Contributing Editor
project perspectives
96 My Favorite Project
in every issue
01 Opening Shot 86 In the Field
08 Stakeholders 88 PMProducts
16 Calendar of Events 91 Featured Book
18 Deliverables 93 Services Directory
29 Executive Brief
on the cover
24 Neal Whitten on Shared Leadership
30 The Match Game
36 Overcoming Cultural Communications
Barriers
62 African Bank Project Takes on AIDS Crisis
Recognized in 2005 by the American Society of Business Publication
Editors, the Society of National Association Publications and Trade
Association Business Publications International.
