For those who work within a Project Management Office (PMO), resource management is a constant struggle. Deadlines often pass without deliverables because teams lack who and what they need – when they need it. It may feel like there are too many projects and not enough people, but in reality, the problem may simply stem [...]
After making the business case to move your Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) to the cloud, it is tempting to rush into the migration process. Online PPM tools, like Microsoft Project Online, offer impressive benefits - from cost savings and unlimited scalability to enhanced collaboration and improved user adoption. With such enticing advantages available, many [...]
In today’s Project Management Office (PMO), the line between Waterfall and Agile projects is not always clear. Different projects require different approaches – regardless of what Project Managers (PMs) think or prefer. Having a hybrid, or WAgile, environment may actually benefit your Project Portfolio Management (PPM) organization as a whole. Blending the two methodologies can [...]
The Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) arena is going to see many developments in 2018. Many trends are coming straight from advances in Information Technology (IT), generating exciting opportunities to gain insight within the Project Management Office (PMO). Other movements will be more subtle, requiring adjustments that are “softer” and look to cohesively unite the [...]
Project Management Offices (PMOs) often fail for the same reasons. Poor resource allocation, bad data, and lack of standardization can disable your PMO before it even gets off the ground. By addressing obstacles before they become issues, your PMO can not only avoid them, but it can establish a solid foundation for successful project management [...]
