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Articles By jimmie flores
Having A Plan Is Essential To Passing The Pmp® Exam
Submitted as: Dr. Jimmie Flores
There are far too many people preparing for the PMP® exam who lack a plan. If you ask them how many hours they are going to study, they might respond as follows: “I guess I'll know it when I'm ready.” This means they could literally study 200 or more!(read
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Category : Business
How To Tell The Customer He Is Wrong
Submitted as: Dr. Jimmie Flores
As a business owner, I do whatever possible to make my customers happy. When they ask for a new feature, I get to work on the proposal right away, and will have it to them ASAP. If they wish to negotiate the price, I set up a meeting to discuss the requirements. When I'm convinced the price is too high, I revise it. If the customer asks for rush delivery, I will do what I can to meet the deadline.
As you can see, I'm committed to making my customers happy.(read
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Category : Service
3 Must-have Abilities Of Project Managers
By: jimmie flores
Over the years, I've been fortunate to work with many top-notch project managers. These men and women do what is necessary to meet the objectives of the project. They encounter obstacles along the way, including spending more than budgeted, and falling behind schedule. However, they quickly identify the problem, and take corrective action to keep pressing ahead.(read
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Category : Business
These 3 Credentials Can Ignite Your Career
By: jimmie flores
As a corporate trainer, I spend many days teaching students how to prepare for certification exams. These individuals are fortunate because the companies that hire me pay for the entire training, including all the materials. I enjoy doing this type of work because the students are motivated to earning a professional credential. It's great when I receive an email from a student who has just passed an exam. This is what makes my work gratifying.(read
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Category : Career
How To Get Back On Track After A Failure
Submitted as: Dr.Jimmie Flores
Falling short of expectations is never fun. Even when we work hard, it just wasn't good enough. Whether we place 2nd or 26th, it's still not a good feeling. The most successful people don't look at failure as a dead-end. Rather, they consider the situation a learning opportunity, and commit to making sure it doesn't happen again. Of course, for individuals who are constantly competing, failure is bound to happen from time-to-time. The flip side holds true as well … the more one tries, the more times one will succeed.(read
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Category : Education
Lots Of Great Ideas But Zero Action
Submitted as: Dr. Jimmie Flores
In my years working in corporate America, medical practices, and running my own business, I've heard a ton of great ideas; unfortunately, in most cases, no action is taken to make these ideas a reality. I've put together a short list of reasons why leaders, managers, and staff members decide it's best to forget that something good can happen if action were taken.(read
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Category : Business
How Smart People Get Promoted
Submitted as: Dr. Jimmie Flores
There are far too many people hoping they receive a promotion soon. In some cases, the belief is that longevity with a company will eventually yield good news. I do know that advancements are sometimes given based on seniority, but having to wait until one gets older to receive a promotion is a strategy with a double-edge sword...(read
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Category : Career
How To Get Approval For A Project
Submitted as: Dr. Jimmie Flores
Getting a project approved can be a daunting task, and it's much more difficult when someone lacks decision-making power...(read
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Category : Business
How To Find The Career That Is Right For You
Submitted as: Dr. Jimmie Flores
As an online college professor, I receive many emails from students asking for career advice. In fact, when I served as department chair for the School of Business at a university, one of my duties was to meet with students to discuss how the program they selected could translate to a good job. I've been fortunate to have worked at some major companies, such as Shell Oil Company, Prudential, and USSA. Because of this experience, I have a good idea of what employers desire from the candidates they interview for key positions within the organization...(read
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Category : Career
Small, Constant Actions Lead To Huge Results
Submitted as: Dr.Jimmie Flores
It's human nature to want things now. Also, most people are unwilling to put in the hard work over a long period. Instead of pursuing happiness, the goal is instant gratification. Any reasonable person will tell you that it's far better to reach success faster rather than slower.(read
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Category : Business
