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Why Darth Vader was an AMAZING PM!

I spotted this post over at Geekwire so thought I'd share it. Who knew that Darth was such a good PM!

http://www.geekwire.com/2011/top-10-reasons-darth-vader-amazing-project-manager

Ambrose

ITIL V3 Presentation - Use Before 1/1/2012!

Hi Folks,

I came across this post on Linkedin.com for a full 207 page Powerpoint presentation on passing the ITIL V3 Foundation class certification test.

http://www.slideshare.net/mohamedmahran/way-to-itil-v3-foundation


Mohamed Mahran posted this and it is very, very helpful. I have exported it out from Powerpoint and made it into a PDF file so that I can load it up on my iPad and study when at home. You need to take the certification test before 1/1/2012 because this material does not cover the 2011 updates!

More later,
Ambrose

Off-Topic - Google + (Plus) Invites

Sorry for the off-topic posting, however, I've been able to get a Google + account and want to pass along my good fortune to others who may want one. Just send an email to my Gmail account here:

ambroseliao at gmail dot com

Of course, remove all the spaces, replace the "at" with an "@" and replace the "dot" with a "."

If you don't know what Google + Plus is, it's the new social networking site that's a direct competitor to Facebook. It is a bit more open and seems to be a bit more secure than FB as well as being more capable and infinitely less burdened with ads, "pokes" and other fluff.

I'll try to get the invite out to you as quickly as possible.

One note:After giving out invites for a day or two, I've found that Gmail and Yahoo email accounts get an invite almost immediately and others either are delay or don't get them at all...

Keep that in mind when you send me the request.

Thanks,

Ambrose

Changes to the PMP Certification Test Starting August 31, 2011

There is a change coming to the PMP Certification Exam starting on August 31, 2011. Be aware if you're studying for the exam using older material! Click the link below to download the official announcement in PDF format.

http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMP%20Update%20and%20RDS%20FAQs%20-final.ashx

Ambrose

60 free PDUs?

I saw this posting and thought I'd share it with everyone. This sounds very interesting, especially if you are coming up to your 3 year anniversary and desperately need 60 PDUs in a short amount of time!

http://www.examiner.com/x-36104-Miami-Project-Management-Examiner~y2010m4d3-How-to-Earn-60-PDUs-and-more-for-FREE-towards-your-PMP-Certification

Ambrose

Download the latest PMBoK Guide from PMI.org

If you are a current member of PMI, then you are eligible to download the latest copy of the Project Management Body of Knowledge for your personal use. Right now, it's the 4th edition, replacing the 3rd edition on July 1, 2009.

http://www.pmi.org/Resources/Pages/Members/Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards-Projects.aspx

Enjoy,
Ambrose