Projects start from a good idea. We need to take that good idea and crystalize it into something a team can work on to deliver. Project objectives are what we use to do that. They help the team understand what needs to be delivered and track progress throughout the project. We set objectives as part […]
Why You Should Use Specialist Firms for Project Management Staffing
You’ve got a vacancy, and you’re wondering what the next steps should be. Before you put that job ad on LinkedIn, let’s talk about project management staffing augmentation, and why you should consider partnering with a company that provides PMO solutions. In our experience, project management staffing is an art as much as a science. […]
How to Find The Right PMO Structure for You
The right PMO structure for your business depends on a lot of factors…. But the good news is that one of them will be right for you! The set up of your PMO is as unique and flexible as your business, and you can adapt the team and structure to grow as your project needs […]
5 Tips for Making Virtual Teams a Success
More and more work is being done by virtual teams. Projects have been led in a virtual environment for years, so working remotely isn’t exactly new. However, as technology moves on, and project work becomes even more complex, are you working together as efficiently as possible? Here are 5 tips for making sure virtual teams […]
7 Things to Remember at Project Close
Is your project done? Great! Did you remember these 7 things at your project close? Before you move on to the next strategic delivery project, take a moment to make sure this current piece of work is properly closed down. A structured project closure process makes it easier for you to transition the team on […]
5 Benefits of a PMO Pulse Check
Are you looking for a simple way to improve your PMO’s focus, capability and value? A PMO Pulse Check is the perfect first step on your roadmap to augmenting the benefits that your PMO provides. What is a PMO Pulse Check? A PMO Pulse Check is an assessment of the PMO services you offer with […]
An Introduction To Project Management Tool Selection
Project Management Tool Selection Companies wanting to improve the way they manage projects often start with thinking about the tools they need to do the job. Choosing a new enterprise tool can be daunting. There are so many on the market, and so many of the features seem similar. How do you differentiate? And if […]
5 Reasons Why Project Managers Need to be Leaders
Why Project Managers Need Leadership Skills Managing projects is one of the most challenging jobs in any organization, and it’s important that project managers are equipped to do well. They literally have the success of the business in their hands: when projects are successful, businesses leap ahead. Where projects are slow to deliver, competitors outrank […]
How to Improve User Adoption of PPM Tools
Improving User Adoption of PPM Tools You’ve invested in new tools and processes. Your team has attended training. So far, everyone is feeling confident about the new ways of working. But you know that feeling isn’t going to last. When people go back to their desks to do their day jobs, how will you ensure […]
3 Types of Visual Project Progress Reports
They say that a picture paints a thousand words, and that’s certainly true in project and portfolio management. Hence the strong need for visual project progress reports. Enterprise project management tools give you the option of creating visual dashboards and tailored reports with graphs and charts. These might feel like a bit of effort to […]