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The “Go-Live” Weekend
Large IT projects often culminate in a step referred to as “go-live” in which the new or upgraded computer system goes LIVE, meaning the software is installed and working on the computers, and users start to actually use it every … Continue reading
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A New Take on Old Habits
Most of us do things we wish we didn’t do (“bad habits”), and many of us leave undone things we think we should do (failure to develop “good habits”). Those many things crowd my mind every year when January 1st … Continue reading
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Crossing the finish line
As some of you know by now, I will be leaving DFCI in a few weeks to join North Shore Medical Center. My new role will involve managing projects with the IS Management and Planning team. This new role will … Continue reading
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Planning for the Unknown
What do you do when you’re faced with the unknown? Do you jump in and see what happens? Do you sit back and quietly contemplate? Do you make lists of pro/cons? I’m curious what influences our responses. Is it based … Continue reading
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Are Women Still Fighting for Equality?
I was recently responsible for coordinating Dana-Farber’s Women’s History Month celebration. It wasn’t something I felt strongly about heading into the month, but few others volunteered, so along with a great IS colleague, I jumped in. We had limited time … Continue reading
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Project: Road Trip 2013
In December, my one and only child, my daughter, dropped the bomb that she was moving to Portland. I initially thought . . . that’s not so bad. I love Portland, Maine. I soon realized that it was Portland, OREGON! … Continue reading
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Shhh. Do you hear that? Me neither.
My life has gotten a lot quieter recently. Did I become an empty nester? No Did noisy neighbors move away? No Did I start to lose my hearing? No So what happened? The elections are over. Mitt no longer calls. … Continue reading
My Path to Project Management
What do you want to be when you grow up? As I walked to the train on my one-year anniversary at DFCI, I was reflecting on my career path and my mind wandered back to my earliest memories. Typically, when … Continue reading
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