Category: This And That
3…2…1…PPM
Portfolio Management has been around for a long time, but that doesn’t mean that it’s “old hat” when it comes to implementation. Sari Karin uses the insight of several CIOs to build 3 helpful tips for successful PPM implementation and operation. For starters, Karin explains that you must first create the environment for Portfolio Management [...]
You Need a Project Management Office
Gaining efficiency and tighter monitoring of IT projects has rapidly bolstered the use of PMOs.
3 Reasons Why PPM is Your Best Friend
PPM is a big deal – with companies like Primavera and Microsoft building their PPM capabilities, project portfolio management has become a major factor in creating
Making the Cut: When to Save and When to Stop Projects
Knowing what work is important and what work isn’t forms an enormous amount of a portfolio management work. This post on Focused Performance lists situations where organizations have failed to address the root causes of too many projects with not enough time or resources. However, once an organization determines what work is important (or will [...]
Guarantee A successful IT Project EVERY TIME
In this ITMPI powerpoint presentation, Dave Smith of Computer Aid, Inc. asks the IT project questions: Have you ever been surprised by something of significance? Received inconsistent information?
Big Project Go Boom! 6 Experts Speak.
Rounding up IT professionals, CIOs, academics and consultants, this post on Computer Weekly asks one question: Why do Big IT Projects fail? The professionals in each field have their own takes, of course, but the majority all point to a few key reasons: lack of or changing requirements, poor stakeholder involvement, poor reporting and inconsistent [...]
40,000 Complaints: What the USAJobs Failure Tells Us about Project Management
40,000 formal complaints later, the project management team of USAJobs (the federal employment website) takes a step back to reflect on what went wrong in this Washington Post article. John Berry – the federal personnel chief – indicated that there were several missteps, including a miscalculation of the capacity in the system and handling of [...]
The Project Puzzle: Project Management Problem-Solving Skills
Like any great puzzle, having the right tools and mindset helps you solve problems and determine solutions.
Cut IT Costs for Older ERP Apps With Third-Party Support
The maintenance and operation on ERP suites is costly and time consuming, and it’s no wonder that CIOs get frustrated when watching so much time and money be spent on an aging system. Todd R. Weiss suggests that costs can be cut significantly by utilizing third party support. Weiss goes on to list how to [...]
Successful Criticism: Constructive Feedback Leads to Amazing Results
Everybody is happy to tell you what you did wrong, but very few are good at telling you in a way that makes a lasting, positive impact. Amit Banerjee argues that constructive criticism (positive criticism) is a major force for good in any organization, whether it be directed at a co-worker, a subordinate, or a [...]
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