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How to create a BOSCARD

Source: Project Smart: Project Management Articles

November 28th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Professional, Project Management

When looking to gain support and approval for your next project, it might be worth thinking BOSCARD. The BOSCARD is a strategic planning tool used to provide the terms-of-reference for new projects. It is thought to have originated with consulting company Cap Gemini in the 1980’s.   Read More

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