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PMP Exam Prep Question of the Week

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A project team has worked long and hard on a complex procurement statement of work for a significant purchase. After much work and many reviews, all have agreed that the procurement statement of work is complete. But, you, the project manager, still have some concerns about if it addresses all of the project needs in sufficient detail to avoid contract disputes later. You ask a peer for advice on what to do during the upcoming bidder conference. The best advice the peer can give includes:

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Vulnerability Assessment Tools

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Recently, Microsoft released security updates for a total of 23 vulnerabilities for Microsoft products. While this may seem like a lot, these situations do occur. This points to the speed at which new exploits are created and the fact that vendors must rush to patch these vulnerabilities. Some of the most common vulnerabilities businesses face today are unpatched systems and applications. This is one of the primary reasons why vulnerability assessment tools have become so important. These tools can find and identify needed patches, insecure settings, buffer overflows, and a whole host of other security issues. Luckily, there are many vulnerability assessment tools that can be used to find these problems and fix them before they are exploited.

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Preparing a Highly Skilled Workforce Through Partnerships and Technology

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The skills gap is widening in today’s economy. The focus is no longer on a lack of jobs, but instead on the employer’s challenge to find qualified, skilled workers to fill available positions. As a result, colleges are finding innovative solutions to prepare a highly-skilled workforce to meet the demands of the marketplace. By using labor statistics and analytics to streamline the job search process, colleges are able to analyze the current status of the job market, as well as predict future employment needs. In this article, we will explore how forming valuable partnerships with corporations creates a competitive advantage.

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Developing an Effective Team Building Strategy

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High performing teams drive company profit. It takes discipline and persistence to maintain a healthy, functional team. By understanding the complexity of team dynamics, leaders can establish a team building strategy that promotes unity to move their team forward. Without a strategy in place, there is a risk of developing a dysfunctional team that will negatively affect company profit and employee motivation. In this article, we will explore how to develop an effective team building strategy that will increase the company’s bottom line, while instilling a sense of purpose and fulfillment in employees.

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