PM-9 Knowledge Area

Project Management NINE(9) Knowledge Areas Brief Explanation

Project Integration
-is the 'umbrella' knowledge area that unifies the work done in each process group, and links it with the other process groups

Project Scope Management
-is where you define project requirements and make sure you maintain control of what the project is meant to achieve

Project Time Management
-is the knowledge area concerned with creating and managing the project schedule

Project Cost Management
-is where you estimate, finalize and manage the project budget and cost baseline

Project Quality Management
-is the knowledge area concerned with setting and auditing quality standards and making sure that deliverable s meet them

Project Human Resource Management
-include selecting and appointing the project team, managing their interactions and developing their skills

Project Communication management
-involves identifying project stakeholders, planning when and how you will communicate with them and compiling and presenting reports

Project Risk Management
-is where you consider all possible risk to the project and plan how you'll manage them if they arise

Project Procurement Management
-is when you identify all the products and services that need to be bought, select the best sellers and make sure that contractual agreements are met

Regards

MZA

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PM-Project Team Structure

thanks to Mohd Iswan for asking....

There are many different roles in addressing a full business solution.The roles in the team will depend on the nature of the project. So the team structure will probably be adjusted according to the size and working arrangement to meet the evolving nature of the project. Here are some common project roles along with a brief explanation:

Project Sponsor:
The person who saw a need for change and had the authority to make something happen. There may be several sponsors who collectively have this role. It may be that even higher authority and support is required such that others should also be drawn into this role.

Project Director:
The person with genuine executive authority over the project. The Project Director has full accountability and responsibility for the project's success, and has the power to make all decisions, subject to oversight by the executive bodies.

Executive Committee:
A body of people representing the overall executive authority of the organisation. This might, indeed, be the Board of Directors, or it could be a delegated sub-committee of the Board

Steering Committee or Project Board:
The group of people charged with regular oversight of the project. Collectively they should represent all significant areas of participation in the project and they should have authority to take decisions on behalf of those areas. Members would typically be departmental heads, Vice Presidents, or Directors, along with external representatives. The Project Director and Project Manager would normally report to the Steering Committee.

Project Manager:
The person with day-to-day responsibility for the conduct and success of the project. The Project Manager would normally have control over all project resources.

Project Office Manager/ Staff:
The "Project Office" provides supporting shared services to the Project Manager and to the overall Project Team. Often this function has a manager plus support staff. Typical responsibilities include controlling and tracking the detailed plan, managing documentation, preparing reports, etc. It may also be the place to house part-time specialists supporting the team, for example, a Training Designer.

Project Accountant:
A large project may require its own accountant to deal with procurement, sub-contractor expenditure, joint venture accounting, progress tracking and financial reporting etc.

Team Leader:
Typically the project will be divided into various sub-teams - each with its own Team Leader. Team Leaders would be responsible for the management and coaching of that sub-team. They may also have responsibility for managing and tracking the detailed sub-plan for their team.

There are more actually.... (again according to the size of the project)

Regards

MZA

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PM-Team

Definition of a team:
"A team is a group organized to work together to accomplish a set of objectives that cannot be achieved effectively by individuals."

Three (3) Types of teams:
1.Executive Model
-Small teams of 3-8
-All district managers
-No constituent or stakeholder involvement
Advantages: quick, focused, consensus among leaders Disadvantages: isolated, no district-side ownership

2.District Model
-Mid-size team of 15-20
-Reperesentatives form each key stakeholder group within the 'boundries' of district staff
Advantages: key representatives are involved, sense of district-wide ownership
Disadvantages: representatives can take the narrow view, no community-side ownership

3.Community Model
-Large team of 25-30
-Mix of district staff and community leaders (50:50 preferred)
Advantages: key district community leaders involved, sense of community-wide ownership
Disadvantages: slow process, everyone needs to be heard, steep learning curve as citizens become knowledgeable about issues and practices

Characteristics of a Team
-There must be an awareness of unity on the part of all its members.
-There must be interpersonal relationship. Members must have a chance to contribute, learn from and work with others.
-The member must have the ability to act together toward a common goal.

Ten characteristics of well-functioning teams:
1. Purpose: Members proudly share a sense of why the team exists and are invested in accomplishing its mission and goals.
2. Priorities: Members know what needs to be done next, by whom, and by when to achieve team goals.
3. Roles: Members know their roles in getting tasks done and when to allow a more skillful member to do a certain task.
4. Decisions: Authority and decision-making lines are clearly understood.
5. Conflict: Conflict is dealt with openly and is considered important to decision-making and personal growth.
6. Personal traits: members feel their unique personalities are appreciated and well utilized.
7. Norms: Group norms for working together are set and seen as standards for every one in the groups.
8. Effectiveness: Members find team meetings efficient and productive and look forward to this time together.
9. Success: Members know clearly when the team has met with success and share in this equally and proudly.
10. Training: Opportunities for feedback and updating skills are provided and taken advantage of by team members.

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PM-9 Knowledge Area General Descriptions

General Descriptions-Project Management 9 Knowledge Area

1. Integration Management
Describes the processes required to ensure that the various elements of the project are coordinated. It consists of project plan development, project plan execution and overall change control.

2. Scope Management
Describes the processes required to ensure that the project requires all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully. It consists of initiation, scope planning, scope definition, scope verification, and scope change control.

3. Time Management
Describes the processes required to ensure timely completion of the project. It consists of activity definition, activity sequencing, activity duration estimating, schedule development and schedule control.

4. Cost Management
Describes the processes required to ensure that the project is completed within the approved budget. It consists of resource planning, cost estimating, cost budgeting and cost control.

5. Quality Management
Describes the processes required to ensure that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken. It consists of quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control.

6. Human Resource Management
Describes the processes required to make the most effective use of the people involved with the project. It consists of organizational planning, staff acquisition, and team development.

7. Communications Management
Describes the processes required to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information. It consists of communications planning, information distribution, performance reporting, and administrative closure.

8. Risk Management
Describes the processes concerned with identifying analysing, and responding to project risk. It consists of risk identification, risk quantification, risk response development, and risk response control.

9. Procurement Management
Describes the processes required to acquire goods and services from outside the performing organization. It consists of procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and contract closeout.

MZA: Note: thanks to the unknown contributor...

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PM-Project Management Body of Knowledge

Other source of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Click here to download.

Regards

MZA

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KM Crime

Please, Don't Steal Knowledge

What is knowledge theft? When does it happen? Knowledge thefts happen when someone else's takes your idea, or your knowledge, or your practice, or your materials and passes it off as their own. You know what? People hate that very much. If you want to contribute something or share something that is not yours make sure you reproduced with acknowledgment.

As Terry Pratchett says in "Unseen Academicals", its a short step from Adopt, Adapt, Improve to Steal, Use, and Look Innocent.
Knowledge sharing and reuse is great provided due credit and acknowledgment is given. When you give credit to the owner/author/originator you are practicing 'intellectual recycling' and at the same time you show respect and give continuous motivation to the owner/author/originator.

So ladies and gentlemen, please don't steal and don't encourage knowledge theft. If you want to use please reuse with acknowledgment. But don't steal.

Thank You

MZA

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ISP Framework

The task of ICT strategic planning is difficult and ofter time organisations do not know how to do it. It is a major change for organisation, from planning for information system based on users' demands to those based on business strategy.

This is the framework developed by Dreamsoft(M) Sdn Bhd consultant for ICT Strategic Planning (Information System Strategic Planning) in order to provide a 3-5 years vision to any organisation, in line with the ambition of the organisation to achieve its organisational vision and mission.

The plan provides a framework for the delivery of best practice, leading edge, IT/IS system and service to support any organization government or non-government, business organisation and etc. It address organisation wide ICT needs and the requirements for ICT architectures that transcend organisation boundries.

Feel free to contact our consultant for a free advise at 1700 808 809 or email us at admin@thedreamsoft.com

ICT Strategic Planning

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New Media- Media Isu dan Cabaran'

Kertas Kerja ini Dibentangkan di: Majlis Muzakarah Ulama' dan Cendekiawan Islam 2010, Semperna Ulangtahun Keputeraan Ke 82 DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan

Kertaskerja Media Isu Dan Cabaran

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The Wave is Here

Let's ride the wave. This is a very good communication tools that can support any communication that matters. I would suggest KM practitioner started to think something like this to be build in their KM application to enable team to communicate effectively.



Regards

MZA

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Software-Computer Repair Utility Kit

Special for JTK (Juruteknik Komputer) Group 2007 and Group 2008. INTAN Bukit Kiara.

The Computer Repair Utility Kit contains with the following applications:

File Management
CCleaner - Cleans up Windows systems. Clears temporary internet files, cookies, history etc..
JkDefragGUI - An advanced defragging tool far superior to the built in Windows one
DriveimageXML - Hard drive imaging tool. Allows you to get a single file out of a whole image too
Explore2fs - Allows you to explore hard drives with Linux file systems
Double Killer - Finds duplicate files and deletes them
Deep Burner - CD/DVD Burning software
7-Zip Portable - Archive creating and extraction tool. Can handle most compression formats
PC-Decrapifier - Cleans out the crap that comes installed on new brand name computers (Norton trials, toolbars etc.)

Information
Process Explorer - Allows you to view system processes
System Information - View lots of information about a system (specs, passwords, temperatures etc.)
ProduKey - View software cdkeys and serials
Autoruns - Autostart program viewer
HWMonitor - View hardware information
GPU-Z - Show video card information (chipset, bios version, shaders, memory size etc.)
Wireless Key View - Shows saved wireless network keys
TreeSize Free - Show how much space each folder on a system uses
Game Key Revealer - View CDKeys and Serials for popular games
USBDView - Allows you to list and manage USB devices (including devices that arent currently plugged in)
TrID - Identifies file types for extension-less files
Codec Installer - Finds and analyzes video codecs
Unknown Devices - Tells you what a “Unknown Device” in system properties actually is
GSpot - Video analyizer

Repair Tools
Norton Removal Tool - Removes Symantec products
McAfee Removal Tool - Removes McAfee products
LSPFix - Fixes broken Winsock entries
Dial-a-Fix - Repair Windows files and registries

Recovery
Recuva - Recovers deleted files
Restoration - Recovers deleted files
Photorec - Recover deleted/damaged files from Flash memory (like digital cameras)
DBXTract - Recover emails from damaged DBX files (like Outlook Express)

Network Tools
Wireshark - View network packets
Network Scanner - Scans the network for devices
Putty - SSH/Telnet/RLogin client
Network Stumbler - Wireless Network Scanner

Virus and Malware Removal Tools
Clamwin Antivirus - Virus scanner/remover
Rootkit Revealer - Detects rootkits on a system
Combofix - Malware finder and remover
SmitFraudFix - Malware finder and remover
RogueFix - Malware finder and remover
Hijack This! - Malware remover
SUPERAntiSpyware - Malware scanner and remover
Malwarebytes - Malware scanner and remover

Misc
Mozilla Firefox - Web browser
JavaRa - Find and remove old Java versions
Monitor Tester - Test monitors from problems
Dead Pixel Tester - Finds and fixes dead pixels on LCDs
ChkFlsh - Check flash drives for errors or test their real size (as fake ones appear on eBay)
Double Driver - Driver backup tool
SumatraPDF - Lightweight PDF viewer
Revo Uninstaller - Advanced application uninstaller

Tweaks
TweakUI - Windows XP tweaking tool
VistaTweaker - Vista tweaking tool

Scripts
Quickly Make a System Restore Point - Makes restore point
Reset Network - Releases/Renews IP and flushes DNS
Clear Printer Spooler - Clears stuck print jobs from spooler
Stop Automatic Updates - Stops “Windows has installed updates, restart now” dialog temporarily
Start Automatic Updates - Switches it back on

To start the toolkit. Extract the zip file to your portable media and run “Launcher.exe”. You can also add your own utilities to the menu by going to File > and make it so it autoruns when you insert your portable media into the system

*** Altogether ada 60aplikasi..., Sekarang ni semua dah kerja jauh-jauh antara satu sama lain jadi harap-harap 'tools' ni dapat membantu, selebihnya talian HAYAT :)

Password:claudI4
Download Link 1 Here
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Designing, Developing and Deploying a KM System

Ref: Knowledge Management Workshop 22-25 March 2010 at INTAN Bukit Kiara.
There are some of the participant who asked me on the guideline to system implementation, below are the steps and guidelines to follow during the KM system implementation.

Designing, Developing and Deploying a KM System
1. Analyse Knowledge Existing in Your Organisation
2. Identify Knowledge Critical to Your Business
3. Aligh Business Strategy and KM Strategy
4. Focus on processes, and Tacit, not Just Explicit Knowledge
5. Build Upon, Not Discard Existing ICT Investment
6. Design a Future-Proof Adaptable KM System Architecture.
7. Build and Deploy a Results Driven KM System
8. Implement Reward Systems, Leadership and Cultural Enablers
9. Develop and Apply Knowledge Metric and Calculate ROI
10. Learn From KM Practitioners

Thank You
-MZA-

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NM-How to Back Bookmarks in Firefox

Import and Export Bookmarks in Mozilla Firefox

This morning i have to backup all my computer before i format all of my hard disk, after i back-up all the data it cross my mind that i have to back up all the bookmarks in my fire fox browser too. If not all my favourite links will gone. This is how i do it....

Step 1
From the Firefox browser, click on on the "Bookmarks" menu located at the top of the window. Next, click on the "Organize Bookmarks" option.

Step 2
This brings you to a separate window which lists all existing bookmarks (favorite websites). From the File menu at the top, you have the option to Import and Export.

Step 3
If you need to import external bookmarks and merge them into Firefox, do so by clicking "Import" from the File menu. This allows you to import your favorites from Internet Explorer, or just an existing file you had saved in the past. Choose the desired option, and hit "Next" to search for your bookmarks. When done, click "Finish."

Step 4
If you need to externally save existing Firefox bookmarks, click on the "Export" option from the File menu. Once you choose a save destination, you're all set.

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NM-How to Add Calender in Blog

Add Google Calendar

To add the Google Calendar to your blog-follow these steps :

1. Login at Google Calendar.
2. Click the down arrow next to calendar name in sidebar.
3. Select 'Share This Calendar' from drop down menu.
4. In right hand pane click the 'Calendar Details' link/tab at the top.
5. Scroll down and click the orange XML button under Calendar Address.
6. Copy the link in the popup window. [ex:http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/trainingandcoaching%40gmail.com/public/basic]
7. Go to Google Web Elements.
8. Click Calendar link in sidebar.
9. Paste your calendar address copied in 6. above in the Calendar Address text box.
10. Customize options : Choose Monthly or Agenda view and size. Choose a width smaller than width of your posts column or you will have to increase blog width.
11. Copy the code given below and paste it in Edit Html tab of Post Editor and publish post or paste in a HTML gadget in sidebar.

This is the continuity form the 22-25 March 2010 'Knowledge Management Workshop at INTAN Bukit Kiara, After all the group has finished with the 'Action Plan' you are required to fill in the calender in your blog so that everyone in your CoP will aware and always alert with the target action date.

P/S: Dedicated to all communities of practice, especially group 22-25 March 2010 Knowledge Management Workshop in INTAN Bukit Kiara.

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Book-A+ Guide to Hardware

Special for JTK (Juruteknik Komputer) Group 2007 and Group 2008.INTAN Bukit Kiara.

Written by best-selling author and instructor Jean Andrews, this edition maps fully to the 2006 A+ Exams. This full-color guide is designed to be the most complete, step-by-step book available for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware. Video clips are available on the accompanying CD so readers can watch the author bring concepts and technical topics to life via live demonstrations.

If you're starting out in the hardware side of computers and you want to be able to get an A+ certificate in hardware then this book is for you. This book covers every piece of hardware that is used to build and run a computer and in very great detail for each piece as well. Also if your studying for the A+ exams then this book is definitely for you as this book will explain in detail what part of the exam each chapter and section covers.

For those who like this book you can buy from the local store, i.e: KLCC, MPH Bookstore and etc.

As for references you can download by clicking the link below

Ref:
http://rapidshare.com/files/335038537/aguidehard.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/335038540/aguidehard.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/335039509/aguidehard.part3.rar

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Book-DIY Computer Repair

Special for JTK (Juruteknik Komputer) Group 2007 and Group 2008.INTAN Bukit Kiara.

How to go about upgrading the different components of your computer, from the power supply to the motherboard and beyond. You can completely update that old, tired computer with a substantial savings.

For those who like this book you can buy from the local store, i.e: KLCC, MPH Bookstore and etc.

As for references you can download it here

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Book-The Computer Active Ultimate Guide To Easy Home Networking

Special for JTK (Juruteknik Komputer) Group 2007 and Group 2008.INTAN Bukit Kiara.
101 Pages | PDF | English | 38.5 MB

Networking can open up a whole new world of possibilities for you and your computer, but is often seen as being complicated.The Computeractive Ultimate Guide to Easy Home Networking will show you how easy it is to set up your own home network.

Discover how you can share your internet connection wirelessly, swap files, print from any PC in your home, stream music, movies and photos, browse the web from your mobile phone, connect games consoles and much more, all in Computeractive’s easy-to-understand Plain English style.

For those who like this book you can buy from the local store, i.e: KLCC, MPH Bookstore and etc.
As for references you can download it here

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Book-Computer Networking-A Top Down Approach Featuring the Internet

Special for JTK (Juruteknik Komputer) Group 2007 and Group 2008.INTAN Bukit Kiara.

Author: James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross
Hardcover: 712 pages
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company (July 10, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0201477114
ISBN-13: 978-0201477115

The most up-to-date introduction to the field of computer networking, this book's top-down approach starts at the application layer and works down the protocol stack. It also uses the Internet as the main example of networks. This all creates a book relevant to those interested in networking today. By starting at the application-layer and working down the protocol stack, this book provides a relevant introduction of important concepts. Based on the rationale that once a reader understands the applications of networks they can understand the network services needed to support these applications, this book takes a "top-down" approach that exposes readers first to a concrete application and then draws into some of the deeper issues surrounding networking. This book focuses on the Internet as opposed to addressing it as one of many computer network technologies, further motivating the study of the material. This book is designed for programmers who need to learn the fundamentals of computer networking. It also has extensive material making it of great interest to networking professionals. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

For those who like this book you can buy from the local store, i.e: KLCC, MPH Bookstore and etc.

As for references you can download it here

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Book-Digital Art Photography for Dummies

This book will help you
- Get fabulous, well-exposed photos, no matter what your shooting conditions may be
- Tweak, edit, and enhance your images to create something a lot better than what you started with, or maybe something entirely new
- Produce gallery-worthy art prints that people are willing to pay for
- Find out if it’s time to upgrade your computer to handle graphics work

You’ll find out how to
- Select the right digital equipment
- Shoot in color, black-and-white, and at night
- Choose subject matter that fits your style
- Understand and use your camera’s settings to get the best shots
- Photograph landscapes, people, action, and just about anything else
- Create special effects in Photoshop
- Improve the quality of your photos or turn them into true works of art
- Mat and frame your work for maximum effect

For those who like this book you can buy from the local store, i.e: KLCC, MPH Bookstore and etc. As for references you can download it here

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KM Workshop at INTAN 22to25 March 2010-Participant List

Abu Hurairah Bin Abd Manaf
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat,
Bahagian Teknologi Maklumat
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Abu Sallehein Bin Nordin
Ketua Program Pembelajaran Elektronik & Multimedia
Pusat Latihan Pengajar & Kemahiran Lanjutan (Ciast),
Jab. Pembangunan Kemahiran

Ahzarisham Bin Ahmad @ Sail
Pengarah It, Bahagian Teknologi Maklumat
Kraftangan Malaysia

Aidawaty Binti Othman
Penolong Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Bhgn Pengurusan Sumber Manusia
Jabatan Ketua Menteri Melaka

Azim Bin Aziz
Pegawai Latihan Vokasional
Bahagian Teknologi Pengeluaran
Pusat Latihan Teknologi Tinggi (Adtec),
Jabatan Tenaga Manusia

Emelia Mardiana Binti Samsi
Penolong Pengurus SMPKE

Eteze Binti Lawe
Ketua Penolong Pengarah
Seksyen Teknologi Maklumat
Jabatan Peguam Negara

Faizah Bt Kasmani
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia

Hanisah Binti Abdul Malek
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Kem. Sumber Manusia

Haris B. Ahmed Siam
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Majlis Perbandaran Sepang

Hoh Poh Chen
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Jabatan Kerajaan Tempatan KPKT

Jennifer Ank Francis
Penolong Pengarah Kompetensi
Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia

Juraimi Binti Ghazali
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Unit Penyelarasan Pelaksanaan JPM

Khairul Ashraf Bin Basul Hak
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Bahagian Akaun
Kementerian Penerangan Komunikasi Dan Kebudayaan

Marina Binti Mahayudin
Pengarah, Bahagian Teknologi Maklumat
Lembaga Pembangunan Penduduk Keluarga Negara (LPPKN)

Mohd Rashidy Bin Mahzan @ Mohd Zin
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Kem. Pelajaran Malaysia

Nor Lizam Binti Ismail
Ketua Penolong Pengarah
Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang
Jabatan Perdana Menteri

Norhasrin Bin Katuk
Penolong Pengarah Kanan (W44)
Seksyen Pembangunan Perakaunan
Jabatan Akauntan Negara Malaysia

Rafizi Bin Razali
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Bahagian Teknologi Maklumat
Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya

Rospawarna Bt Rabbu
Penolong Pengarah
Bahagian Teknologi Maklumat
Pej Tanah Dan Galian, Selangor

Salina Binti Ibrahim
Timbalan Pengarah
Sistem Aplikasi & Pengurusan Pengetahuan BTM UKM

Sudin Bin Abdul Rahman
Ketua Penolong Pengarah
Unit Pembangunan Dan Penyelenggaraan Sistem
Agensi Penguatkuasa Maritim Malaysia

Suzilawati Bt. Ismail
Pengurus Teknologi Maklumat UKM

Ummi Kalsum Binti Mohamad
Penolong Pengarah E41
Bahagian Latihan Perangkaan
Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia

Dr. Ummu Salmah Binti Mohamad Hussin
Pensyarah
Kolej Islam Darul Ridzuan

Wong Yen Tingh Pegawai Tadbir
Bahagian Pengurusan Sumber Manusia
Jabatan Ketua Menteri Melaka

Zaiminora Binti Baharuddin
Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat
Bahagian Pengurusan Maklumat
Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia

Zubaidah Binti Harun
Penguasa Kastam
Cawangan Import Eksport Kastam Diraja Malaysia

Zulkurnain Bin Ayub
Pengarah
Institut Pentadbiran Dan Pengurusan Pengangkutan Laut
Pulau Indah

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Brainstorming

The Brainstorming (Brainstorm) method is a semi-structured creative group activity, used most often in ad-hoc business meetings to come up with new ideas for innovation or improvement. Members of the group are encouraged to put forward ideas about a problem and how it may be solved, in order to generate as many ideas as possible, even if they are not always usable alternatives. The idea behind it is that a group of people can achieve a higher (synergy) level of creativity than the sum of the participants separately.

Three major rules for a successful brainstorm session are:
1. participants should be encouraged to come up with a much ideas as possible, however wild they are (there are no bad ideas),
2. no judgment should be passed on any idea until the end of the session (whether negative or positive), and
3. participants should be encouraged to build on each others ideas, creating unlikely combinations and taking each one in unexpected directions.

Some additional tips for a successful brainstorm session are:

- use an experienced (external?) facilitator
- identify a precise topic to be discussed
- no more than 8-10 people in one session, if there are more participants split up the brainstorm and report back to each other afterwards
- make somebody write everything down
- evaluate the ideas in 2 steps: A. define the criteria B. score the results on the criteria
- at the end of the brainstorming session, discuss the steps needed to implement the ideas. If this is complicated, do another brainstorming session on how to implement the ideas.

Although brainstorms are used frequently worldwide for over 70 years, the effectiveness of them for generating new ideas is debatable. Brainstorms are most effective to generate a lot of ideas in a short timeframe. Group processes are also effective for evaluating existing ideas. However (bright) individuals are said to be better at creating original and higher-quality ideas.

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From Facebook to Twitter and Everything In Between

Authors of the Book: Todd Kelsey

Description
What the heck is Facebook? Twitter? Blogging? This book answers these questions and explains how to use a variety of social networking sites to keep in touch, stay in business, and have fun.

This book covers the main social networking “spaces,” and introduces some of the ways people are enjoying them within a family or business context. It includes information on posting pictures, using add-ons, and working with Facebook and LinkedIn groups. It also covers the phenomenon of Twitter, including how it has grown and the road ahead.

This book also covers how you can use the various networks together, such as sending a Twitter message that updates your Facebook status, or exporting your LinkedIn contact list and using it to invite people to Facebook. It also includes discussion of how to use social networks for both personal and business use, and how to keep them separate.

- How to use Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites for family, friends, and business
- How to make your sites talk to each other
- How to make the most of social networking and stay out of trouble

What you’ll learn

- Learn why people have been flocking to these social media sites.
- Discover how these sites can help you communicate with friends and family.
- Put that digital camera to use with Facebook and Flickr photo albums and Twitpics.
- Learn how you can use these sites to promote your business.
- Learn how to keep your business and personal life separate online.
- Learn how you can do all this while staying safe online.

Who is this book for?

Social Networking Spaces is for anyone wondering how social networking works, and how to use it to stay in touch, make friends and business contacts, and build an online presence.
More Info

For those who like this book you can buy from the local store, i.e: KLCC, MPH Bookstore and etc.

As for references you can download it here

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AAR

Flip Chart Marked Up for an AAR

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Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger 50 Q&A

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Template Strategic Thrust

Strategic Thrust Template Strategy

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Template Action Plan

Action Plan-Initiatives Template Strategy

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