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Four Easy Steps to Controlling Rogue Projects

Original Project Management Article from ITtoolkit.comAre you taking the blame for rogue technology projects?  It is an all too common occurrence.  End-users go around the IT group to select, fund, plan and execute their own technology projects.  And, when problems arise, IT gets the blame, even though the IT organization had no part in the project itself.  And, adding insult to injury, IT may find itself stuck in the middle of a major political dispute (caught between management expectations and end-user frustrations).  What's an overworked IT manager to do?   This article provides an easy roadmap to get work with end-users and provide meaningful solutions.  read full article

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