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A critical discussion of project value
In order to understand the business value of a project we have to put it into the context of the organization: its mission, vision, strategy and goals. We must understand the environment it operates in: customers, competitors, regulatory and legal considerations. How does the organization get things done, i.e. what are the processes and tools used? What resources and competences does the organization have? How is the organization structured and governed?
Project’s success definition is broken
Project value has changed a lot over the past decades. In our parents’ generation, the idea of a project was linked to two professional profiles: architects and engineers. Where the architect combined artistic creativity and practicality, and the engineer due to his capacity of imposing his vision to nature, connecting long distances through bridges, roads, oil pipelines and great achievements such as the airplane and the television...
Negotiation: The Key to Being Successful in Project Management
Negotiation is an essential part of project management due to the on-going nature of negotiating within the projects, and software can greatly improve the systematic fulfillment of project objectives.
Discussing Project Value with Mats Malmstrom
As a warm-up to our upcoming webinar, we discuss with Mats Malmström the importance of project value and project culture, and how they sometimes get thrown in as an afterthought. Mats is owner of LYM Consulting and a multi-talented management consultant with more than 25 years of experience as executive sponsor, program and project manager...
5 reasons why you should integrate your ERP with a PPM software
In this article, we provide the keys regarding the limits of each tool and tips for a successful integration between a Project Portfolio Management system and an ERP.
Does Working from Home as a Project Team Member Really Work?
Many people are discovering that working from home is a great advantage, and companies are inclined to agree. Hiring a contractor over an employee, and using that employee to build a virtual team for projects, is advantageous in a number of ways. Read more here...
3 Tips to Increase Productivity in Your Business
Contrary to what many people think, productivity is not only related to producing larger quantities of products or serving more customers. Productivity today involves efficiency...
Principles of change management in organizations
Companies usually underestimate the scale of change that is necessary when implementing a new corporate technology or when changing the type of customer or type of product or service.
On Gamified Project Management
Project management has followed the same trend. There are a lot of formal requirements, particularly towards certifications, that can be met with dull courses. But everybody knows that learning the PMBOK by heart won’t turn you magically into a certified project manager. Read more here...
Kanban: why it's agile and in what sense it overtakes SCRUM
Even though we all have seen Kanban boards, many of the principles that stand out this methodology are often overlooked when in practice. Read more here.
Benefits of connecting your CRM to your project management tool
One of the biggest issues PMOs face is a gap in communication within their department and the many other parties involved in the project.
The adventure of polymers: How to base a start-up in program management
The day to day operations of Onyriq include the management of its research projects with ITM Platform. "We work with ITM Platform for both the execution of our projects and the development of proposals to clients, Since we calculate the differences between the proposal and the actual project (in budget, time and activities), that allows us to better know its profitability." Read more here...