Project Management is the task of handling a specific project right from scratch till its successful and timely delivery. Leading a project is not an easy job. It includes proper planning, followed by an accurate allocation of time in order to accomplish the given task. There are some important elements which every project manager needs while dealing with projects.

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Positive reinforcement, in general, occurs when a certain type of incentive is offered after an action or behavior and that behavior is further encouraged, as a result. It has many forms that are both tangible and intangible.

• Concrete Reinforcer: This is tangible i.e. a gift in the form of a thing
• Social Reinforcer: This is a responsive gesture or action e.g. a shrug, nod or hug
• Activity Reinforcer: This is a chance to engage oneself in an interactive and fun activity.

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Technology:

• Introduced Online Bug Tracking System
• ASP Server and VPS Server acquired and setup
• Cross-Domain LMS compatibility developed
• Payment Merchandizing Gateway (Paypal) developed

Custom Courseware development:

• Produced a course in 24 languages in 25 days for METTLER TOLEDO
• Launched CommLab University with 4 Sales Courses and 9 Business Writing courses

Training:

• Chief Operating Officer, Ayesha Habeeb Omer participated in Advanced Leadership Course in Anthony Robbins’ “Leadership Academy”, USA
• Formal Training and HRD department started headed by a full time manager.
• Online training for CommLab employees launched with “New Employee Experience”, “Lectora Online Training” and “CommLab Production Process” courses

Management:

• Expanded the office layout to accommodate 20 more workstations
• Participated in IT Recruitment Fare at Nizam’s College, Hyderabad
• CommLab’s Online HR Portal launched
• “CommLab” registered under Trademark and Copyrights, Government of India. Dun & Bradstreet rated CommLab again this year with a “2B” rating. CommLab premises are now a ‘custom-bonded” warehouse.

Marketing:

• CommLab’s first press release in Indian media and the Internet.
• CommLab is now registered as potential vendor/ supplier for over 200 Fortune 500 companies
• CommLab represented in ASTD Expo and Conference, San Diego by senior managers’ courseware and technology.
• CommLab blog launched
• CommLab registered in Yahoo directory
• Entered Product training segment and Authoring Tools based projects
• YouTubes videos of CommLab launched

New Customers:

• Unilever, UK, Sun Corp, Australia, Boost Elearning, USA, VMWare, Canada, IntelliTrain, Australia, IPSTeam, USA, American Axel, USA, Ceridian, Canada and METTLER TOLEDO-UK

Human Performance Enhancements

• Morning Motivational Activities for state change started
• CommLab Anthem, “We are the Champion” started
• Custom-designed Posters on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) put up in the Office and Dining area.
• Celebrations of weekly effort introduced on weekends
• Half Yearly Meeting converted into Half Yearly Celebrations comprising purely fun instead of formal presentations and appraisals, in an outward-bound training facility in the outskirts of Hyderabad.
• A more personal way of celebrating birthdays devised and launched.