Sandro Azzopardi - Articles

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That Burning Feeling
Heartburn, bloating and stomach pain might sound like trivial problems but in reality they can make your life a misery. We find out how these conditions can be managed effectively. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 20/10/2006 | Non-Fiction
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The Evolution of Project Management - Part 2
Whilst the 1980's were about quality and the 1990's were all about globalisation, the 2000's are about velocity. Project management capabilities and the application of information management systems, allow enterprise teams to work in partnership in defining plans and managing take-to-market projects by synchronising team-oriented tasks, schedules, and resource allocations. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 20/10/2006 | Management
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The Evolution of Project Management - Part 3
Research indicates that 85-90% of projects fail to deliver on time, on budget and to the quality of performance expected Project management should be viewed as a tool that helps organisations to execute designated projects effectively and efficiently. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 20/10/2006 | Management
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ISO9000 & Beyond
To improve performance every business should explicitly or implicitly aspire for Business Excellence. However, such an achievement depends on various factors; both external and internal ones. This article starts by reviewing some of the more common Business Excellence models. It then focuses on the ISO 9000 model and the Balance Scorecard as the first steps in attaining this aspiration. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 14/10/2006 | Management
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Grid Computing
47% of the CEO's of the US's fastest growing companies believe that their most critical success factor is having flexible strategies to respond to accelerating business changes. Information Systems still tend to ignore this need for flexibility and at times are hard to scale and customise. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 22/09/2006 | Technology
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Strategic Business Planning - Part 1
An integral part of the plan is financial in nature, but the strategic business should address marketing, human resources, ICT and all other resources needed to integrate and fuse the organizational efforts to achieve targets. Experience has shown that at times, a business plan needs to be radically changed after one year, to conform with the ever-changing and volatile business environment. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 19/09/2006 | Management
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Made In Heaven, Finished In Hell
Thinking of tying the knot but not sure if it's a case of Mr/Miss Right? Before waltzing down the aisle hear what's in the heart of the matter and what matters to the heart. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 13/09/2006 | Dating
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Building A Learning Organisation
A learning organisation produces a flexible organisation where people will accept and adapt to new ideas and change through shared vision. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 08/09/2006 | Management
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10 Things To Do Before You Are 50
In Financial planning terms 50 is a pivotal age as it represents an excellent 'target date' by which you could judge if your financial priorities have been achieved or are on track to being achieved. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 02/09/2006 | Goal Setting
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Tropical Fish and Beyond
So many elements effect the raising of tropical fish. Choosing the right ones and making the right decisions is crucial for success. Setting up an aquarium, selecting the fish, plants and algae, feeding the fish and breeding the fish are the major aspects of this hobby. Read
By: Sandro Azzopardi | 28/08/2006 | Pets