Thanks!

It’s amazing how many wonderful people there are out there. I’ve reached out to several people who have all been so willing to mentor and help out a newbie like me. I’d like to give a shout out and thanks to the following, and keep the list updated so I always remember the great people that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

Tamara, Mazaryk, and Draven - My Family
-for putting up with all of my activities (work, school, reading, blogging) that take time away from them. I couldn’t do any of this without their support.

Brian Bernhard, P.E. - Professor
-for being my favorite project management professor and turning me on to Critical Chain project management; for sharing his wisdom, enthusiasm, encouragement and teaching in a way that encourages independent thought and innovation

Cornelius Fichtner, PMP - The PM Podcast, The PM Prepcast
-for giving many helpful suggestions and mentoring me regarding project management and blogging, and producing one of my two favorite podcasts

Dina Henry Scott, PMP - Controlling Chaos
-for being ever helpful with encouragement and info, and producing one of my two favorite podcasts

Jack Vinson, Ph.D. - Knowledge Jolt, Inc., Knowledge Jolt with Jack
-for fielding my Critical Chain questions and directing me to answers, and helping me with getting the word out about my blog

Larry Leach, PMP - Advanced Projects Inc.
-for his contributions to the Critical Chain Yahoo group, and giving me permission to post his NASA presentation on CCPM and EVM

Michael R. Wood - The Helix Factor
-for introducing me to “The Helix Factor” and his other books, and his valuable contributions to the Gantthead.com community

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About the Author

Josh Nankivel

...is a Project Planning & Controls Manager and contractor for the ground system of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission, a joint project between the USGS and NASA. His academic background includes a BS in Project Management, summa cum laude. Josh holds the PMP certification. Josh can be contacted at joshnankivel@gmail.com

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