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 PMO. Together, these trends will be reshaping PPM as we know it into a system that enables change in the era of digital transformation.
2018 PPM Trends to Watch
At Projility, we work with clients every day to solve issues, implement best practices, and streamline processes. We believe that PPM trends will fall into four main categories in 2018: Administration, Collaboration, Implementation, and Transformation.
While these groups may seem simplistic, they are actually quite dynamic. Today’s PMOs need to get back to the basics in order to change from the inside out. Instead of being the “controllers” within their organizations, PMOs need evolve into developers, coordinators, and promotors of digital transformation.
PPM practices need to focus on:
Turning Trends into Actions
It is easy to get lost in daily tasks and lose sight of the bigger picture. Every year, you should reevaluate your PPM processes and ensure that the PMO is still aligned with organizational goals. Take a moment to create a strategic plan for the year, taking trends and common challenges into consideration. The plan will not only help you stay on track, but it will help your PMO stay agile and proactive in the new year.
It’s time to redefine your PMO. Is your organization ready?
Projility provides expert solutions for effective change. We offer enterprise portfolio and project management solutions based on Microsoft Project Server and Project Online, with tailored dashboard reporting, analytics, and decision-making tools via our Hammerhead technology. Projility also implements professional services automation systems established on Microsoft Dynamics CRM Project Service, and presents cloud-based strategies, migrations, and hosting solutions through Microsoft Azure. Contact us for more information.