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			<title>Introductions</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/introductions-t6.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello. I am Sandra, the tutor that will guide you through this course. 
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I have been working in the field of project management for more than 10 years. I am very glad that you have joined this course and I expect that it will fulfil your expectations.
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Please introduce yourself and tell me what your expectations for this course are.]]></description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:51:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/introductions-t6.htm#10</comments>
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			<title>Final reflections</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/final-reflections-t21.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>We are reaching the end of the course. Please comment how this course has helped you in understanding project cost topics.</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:41:08 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/final-reflections-t21.htm#25</comments>
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			<title>Pros and cons of depreciation methods</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/pros-and-cons-of-depreciation-methods-t20.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Mention advantages and disadvantages of using straight-line and accelerated methods</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:39:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/pros-and-cons-of-depreciation-methods-t20.htm#24</comments>
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			<title>Assets depreciation</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/assets-depreciation-t19.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Do you consider that any asset depreciates reaching a value of zero?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:38:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/assets-depreciation-t19.htm#23</comments>
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			<title>ROI discussion</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/roi-discussion-t18.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>How could an approach to deduce the ROI of a particular project be?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:37:14 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/roi-discussion-t18.htm#22</comments>
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			<title>Present value discussion</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/present-value-discussion-t17.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Which are the disadvantages of using PV as an investment method?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:35:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/present-value-discussion-t17.htm#21</comments>
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			<title>SPI discussion</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/spi-discussion-t16.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Having the values of the SPI for a project give any information about project costs?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:05:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/spi-discussion-t16.htm#20</comments>
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			<title>Advantages of project performance indicators</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/advantages-of-project-performance-indicators-t15.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Which are the advantages to work with project performance indicators?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:03:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/advantages-of-project-performance-indicators-t15.htm#19</comments>
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			<title>Cost baseline - elements</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/cost-baseline-elements-t14.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Which elements could define the cost baseline?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:02:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/cost-baseline-elements-t14.htm#18</comments>
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			<title>Indirect costs - Discussion</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/indirect-costs-discussion-t13.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Post your insights on how indirect costs could affect the financial health of your project if overlooked</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:02:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/indirect-costs-discussion-t13.htm#17</comments>
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			<title>Variable and fixed costs examples</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/variable-and-fixed-costs-examples-t12.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Mention examples of variable and fixed costs (three of each)</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/variable-and-fixed-costs-examples-t12.htm#16</comments>
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			<title>Sunk costs - discussion</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/sunk-costs-discussion-t11.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Since a sunk cost could not be recovered, do you consider that it should be included while taking decisions regarding costs?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/sunk-costs-discussion-t11.htm#15</comments>
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			<title>Estimating approaches</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/estimating-approaches-t10.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>When do you consider is more appropriate to use each of them?</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:58:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/estimating-approaches-t10.htm#14</comments>
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			<title>Human resources costs</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/human-resources-costs-t9.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Post your thoughts on what aspects do you have to keep in mind when talking about costs of human resources.</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:57:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/human-resources-costs-t9.htm#13</comments>
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			<title>Examples of costs</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/examples-of-costs-t8.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Mention some examples of costs regarding infrastructure and equipment</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:56:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/examples-of-costs-t8.htm#12</comments>
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			<title>Importance of cost management</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/importance-of-cost-management-t7.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Please express your thoughts about the importance of managing costs.</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:53:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/importance-of-cost-management-t7.htm#11</comments>
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			<title>Final proposal</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/final-proposal-t5.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi all !
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By now you are an expert in project management. I expect that working with your groups submit a proposal.]]></description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:19:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/final-proposal-t5.htm#8</comments>
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			<title>Successful communications</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/successful-communications-t4.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Please post your opinion about 3 main aspects that must be considered in a communication to be considered as successful</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:47:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/successful-communications-t4.htm#6</comments>
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			<title>Introductions</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/introductions-t2.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Please introduce yourself including your experience in project management.</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/introductions-t2.htm#2</comments>
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			<title>Your first subject</title>
			<link>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/your-first-subject-t1.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Take some time to read this information before starting to use the administration of your forum:

How to access your administration panel ?In the top menu, click on Log In, a new page is displayed. Fill in the username "admin" and the password you have choosen during your registration. If you have lost or forgot it, click here. Once you are logged in, click on the link "Administration Panel" at the bottom of the page.How to modify your board's appearance ?You can modify your board's appearance  ...</description>
			<category>Project Management</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:55:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://alysum.alldiscussion.net/project-management-f1/your-first-subject-t1.htm#1</comments>
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