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Organizational Process Assets: What does that even mean?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what organizational process assets are, why you would use them in project management and some best practices for utilizing these important tools.

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7 Key Considerations for Building the Perfect PMO

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Does your organization invest in a Project Management Office (PMO)? If you are reading this then you must be considering setting up a PMO or have concluded your approach to project management is not working and you are in the process of analyzing, dismantling and preparing to rebuild it. Hire the right people. What do you need?

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Project Management Job Titles: Understanding the Types of Roles in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

They work on technical projects, which could be software, application, platform, infrastructure, security, or projects that bring together subject matter experts in all IT disciplines to deliver something. He learned a lot about project management in the process and eventually went on to become a PMO Manager.

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Strategic Project Management: Planning Strategic Projects

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Usually, companies have a project management office (PMO) that will oversee the portfolio or program to ensure it meets strategic goals. For example, some operational projects include routine maintenance, training programs, upgrades to IT infrastructure, etc. Establish a logistics management framework for processing online orders.

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Gate Reviews: What Project Managers Need To Know

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. Gate reviews, or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, and also part of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap in the Governance module.

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What Is an IT Budget? IT Budgeting Basics (Template Included)

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But IT budgets also fund the streamlined provisioning of this process through effective planning and optimizing utilization. However, there tend to be a few professionals who are mostly involved in this process. The IT budget creates a centralized, cost-effective way of procurement by identifying opportunities for consolidation.

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Starting a PMO

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PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. Remember, People + Process = Success. Learning to Walk Before You Start Running.

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