Archive for September, 2007When Updating or Saving data Internet Explorer CrashesTuesday, September 25th, 2007Problem When trying to save data in the TinyMCE Rich Text Editor, Internet Explorer 6 will crash with an error similar to: Resolution This is a result of a bug found in mshtml.dll and a full security update of Internet Explorer from the Microsoft Updates website should fix the [...] Refreshing Page Produces Blank PageTuesday, September 25th, 2007Problem When using Internet Explorer 7, a refresh of the page or clicking the back button often produces a blank page, or pushes all content displayed in the browser to the left of screen. Resolution Ensure you install the latest update from the Microsoft Updates website. It contains a hot fix to this problem Don’t Micro-manage!Monday, September 10th, 2007There are only rare occasions when you should micro manage. Plant shutdowns, production lines and other such occasions where activities are defined in hours and/or minutes are acceptable. Add Instant Coffee Proper Activity DurationsMonday, September 10th, 2007When scheduling, try to make it a rule of thumb that no activity spans a duration longer than one reporting period. For example, if you are reporting fortnightly progress, you will want to ensure that the activites do not span longer than two weeks. [...] Plan the Work, Work the Plan!Monday, September 10th, 2007Sometimes projects have a great plan of attack, yet they still wind up being over time and/or budget. Why is this? One main reason is because the project plan was not followed! Cost Control vs. AccountingMonday, September 10th, 2007There are two ways of measuring costs. They are “realised” cost and “realisable” cost. A realisable cost (or an accrued expense) is a cost that is deemed to be recognised before it has been paid. A realised (or deferred expense) is an expense that is recognised after it has been paid. New WebsiteMonday, September 10th, 2007Welcome to our new Project Management weblog. Here you can find all the information you need about our company and what we do along with handy hints for managing your projects successfully. |