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Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are many good reasons to establish a PMO, particularly within mid to large sized organizations with rising project volume and complexity. It is critically important that an organization properly tracks all the processes, changes, conflicts, risks and decisions associated with these projects. Because senior management and department heads are usually occupied with other criticalRead more

Reading Time: 2 minutesOrganizations are increasingly looking to Project Management Offices or PMOs for greater consistency, efficiencies and better management of costs.  According to the Project Management Institute, nearly seven out of 10 organizations have a PMO. A PMO has increased project successes and decreased delays and overspending. A good PMO can ensure every component of the organization’sRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs many organization leaders are aware, few (if any) IT projects materialize without running into problem issues. This is true for all types of projects. The larger and more complex the project plan, the more likely project managers will reach a point where their project schedule falls short of delivering what it initially set outRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesProject Management Offices (PMOs) provide substantial cost savings and other benefits when they align with the delivery of the organization’s strategic plan. Does your organization have a PMO and does it deliver value? How do you measure that value? A structured PMO assessment helps organizations evaluate current project practices, identify gaps, and determine whether theRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesResearch indicates that only 29 percent of IT projects are completed successfully (The Standish Group). Why do so many projects fail? The majority of IT leaders suggest that many project managers don’t follow standard project management processes, are not outfitted with the proper team and fail to evaluate the risks that could hamper their projectsRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesUnderstanding the Type of PMO That Needs to Be Established PMOs can be established to serve a specific purpose.  According to the Program Management Office Handbook, prepared by the PMO Special Interest Group (PMOSIG) of the Project Management Institute (PMI), there are five types of Programs: Strategic Programs – focus on work to align with the organization’s strategic goalsRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe benefits of risk management in projects can be substantial. Properly managing risk in a project can help project managers minimize the impact of project threats, thus allowing them to deliver projects on time, on budget and with the quality results demanded by project sponsors. The 7 steps below provide a good framework for effectivelyRead more

Reading Time: 4 minutesIT leaders often struggle to assess the value of potential projects. Solely considering value according to a project’s expected financial return is not advised, as this evaluation may deprioritize many of the technological innovations that enterprises need to further scale their organizations. The approval and initiation of a new business or IT project requires significantRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesBalancing all the elements of a difficult project – time, money, scope and people – is the project manager’s responsibility. Excellent project management skills are essential to successfully dealing with the unexpected challenges that come with every project. Understanding common project management challenges helps organizations improve planning, communication, risk management, and project delivery. The followingRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesTechnical writers often find themselves having to make important recommendations to clients or business readers, who often have little or no technical knowledge. Being able to get through to a non-technical audience is crucial because you need them to quickly make the right decisions for the right reasons. Strong communication with non-technical audiences helps technicalRead more