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Learning Tree offers you a collection of free Management and Technology white papers, position papers and podcasts produced by industry experts. Registration is free, fast and easy.
Business analysts are increasingly becoming the critical liasions between business and solution development (oftentimes IT), so they must communicate and relate with equal effectiveness throughout all levels of an organisation. This White Paper identifies five common obstacles business analysts face and how to address them to ensure success.
A complete guide to the latest edition of Oracle’s database management system. Included are chapters on characteristics, new features, advantages for developers/administrators and more. Essential reading for anyone implementing or considering Oracle 11g for their organisation.
This comprehensive overview of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) begins with an introduction to the fundamentals and concludes with advice on how your organisation can accomplish a successful implementation. Along the way, you’ll learn about the technologies and standards that make SOA possible, the basic process of creating an SOA, management, governance and more.
This three-part series outlines the BCR (Behaviours, Competencies and Responsibilities) approach to leadership. This first part focuses on the behavioural aspects that successful managers have incorporated into their leadership style to motivate and inspire their staff. Included are chapters on embracing integrity, building trust, working with difference and establishing a "servant" leadership role.
Continuing its exploration of the BCR (Behaviours, Competencies and Responsibilities) leadership approach, Part Two of the series addresses the competencies that effective managers should acquire in order to ensure their success as a leader. Specifically; collaborative communication, effective decision-making and employing Emotional Intelligence (EI).
The third and final installment of the Leadership Success trilogy concludes with an overview of the responsibilities managers need to embrace as part of the BCR (Behaviours, Competencies and Responsibilities) approach to successful leadership. Included are chapters on coaching, aligning visions and goals, and managing change.
With the management of electronic documents becoming an increasing challenge, SharePoint offers organisations a boost in organisational efficiency. Those who wish to know more about this highly effective technology will find a wealth of information in this White Paper, including an overview, key benefits, components and applications.
This insightful introduction to Windows Server 2008 covers the subject from three perspectives; security, manageability and availability. Chapters include Security Enhancements, Identity and Access Control, Virtualisation, Auditing Enhancements, plus helpful references and Web sites.
Explore the world of “free software” with this comprehensive study. Included are sections on Architecture and Integration, the Linux Kernel, GNU/Linux Distributions, Development Environments, Free Software in a Network, the Workstation and more.
Discover the many organisational benefits realised through the implementation of ITIL and processes based on “best practice” guidelines, as well as ITIL certification and training.
Newly revised for 2007-2008, this White Paper presents the findings of a global study involving over 1,000 IT professionals focusing on storage infrastructure. Chapters include: Challenges Faced by IT/Storage Managers, Complex Storage Environments, Storage Technology Segments, Recommendations, and Conclusions.
An extensive overview of IPv6, authored by Silvia Hagen, whose books include Novell's Guide to Troubleshooting TCP/IP and IPv6 Essentials. Chapters include: Non-Technical Reasons for IPv6, IPv6 in the World, Technical Overview of IPv6 and Your Action Plan.
A comprehensive overview of SQL Server 2005 in terms of its capabilities from several perspectives, including Decision Support, the Internet, VLDB and more.
An introduction to the foundations and benefits of Learning Tree’s new performance-based training methodology, including the RealityPlus experience and how it delivers measurable results.
Learn about the promise and potential of telephony on IP, including improved working conditions, new communication tools and increased productivity and efficiency for the organisation.
Learn why Oracle requires good human investment and the importance of being trained in this constantly evolving software.
A comprehensive overview of Windows Vista to be deployed within an enterprise, a small business, a home with multiple PCs or when an individual chooses to purchase a PC with Vista preinstalled.
Makes the case that professionals with Project Management training require a supportive, project-driven organisational culture to truly succeed in their work.
A must-read for individuals and organisations who are planning—or are currently involved in—adopting ITIL best practices. Outlines the critical personal and business skills that produce success, nurture change and maintain support for the initiative.
What defines great training — and a great training provider — is how much more effective your people are when they return from their course. Asking these Ten Questions of your training provider, whether current or prospective, will help ensure that you realise all the benefits you should expect from your training investment.
Offers an instructive and insightful approach to applying the various principles of the PMBOK® Guide (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition) when building a project management process that aligns with the unique needs and structure of your organisation.
In this 10-minute podcast, Cheryl Simpson discusses the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) from its origins through the current version --3. Ms. Simpson is an IT Service Management expert who's directly involved with the design and implementation of nine ITIL service support and delivery processes.
Author and service management consultant Liz Brewster discusses the impetus for ITIL v3, what’s different versus v2 and offers advice on Certification. Ms. Brewster holds 2 ITIL Practioner Certifications and a Manager’s Certification in v2 and has just completed her ITIL v3 Foundation Certification.
Interview with expert Susan Weese about some of the challenges project managers face as they try to apply the principles of the PMBOK within the real-world environment of their own workplace.
Windows consultant and author Lori Sanders answers the question, “Why do I need to migrate to yet another Windows Server operating system?” with a comprehensive overview of Microsoft's newest platform.
Our expert, Dux Raymond Sy, is currently designing and deploying SharePoint initiatives for clients in both the public and private sectors. In this insightful interview, he discusses what’s behind all the excitement SharePoint is generating within the industry, including benefits such as streamlining document management and enhancing organisational collaboration.
PMP-certified management consultant James L. Haner discusses the Behaviours, Competencies and Responsibilities (BCR) approach to successful leadership in this three-part series. In Part One, he discusses the BCR concept and its origins, then focuses on the first element, Behaviours.
Management consultant James L. Haner continues his presentation of the Behaviours, Competencies and Responsibilities (BCR) approach to successful leadership with a discussion of the second element, Competencies
Our discussion of the Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities (BCR) approach to successful leadership concludes with management consultant James L. Haner explaining the third element, Responsibilities.
Expert Mike Way answers questions regarding one of IT’s hottest trends, Service-Oriented Architecture, better known as SOA. Along with defining SOA and its benefits, hot-button topics such as the use of of BPEL and XML languages, "code-first vs. contract-first" and the impact of SOA on an organisation are also addressed.
Learning Tree’s PMP-Certified CEO, Nick Schacht, elaborates on how organisations with a strong project management culture benefit the most from PM training. Topics include the evolution of project management, how technology has influenced the role of the PM in the workplace and the emergence of the Project Management Office (PMO) in the enterprise.
Your success as a manager depends on developing and motivation your entire staff – not just the top and bottom 10%. In this month’s Management Insight Article, Jean Corson from Corson Wolff Consulting discusses how to get high performance from the “Middle 80%”. This article shows you the 7 steps to building a coaching development plan. To keep you up to date, we'll send you email reminders each month as new Management Insight Articles become available.
When we have no face-to-face experience with new colleagues, our communication lacks a certain richness. In this month’s Management Insights, Judie Williams from Great Beginnings exposes the 3 Myths of Virtual Teams. To ensure success, the virtual team leader must not be seduced by the 3 myths and must proactively attend to providing the social richness that virtual communication lacks.
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