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Part II: A Simplified Approach to Determine IT Project Complexity

PM Times

Most companies now seek project managers who follow the PMO processes like Waterfall or Agile and many C-Level executives support the PMO process. However, a formally adopted PMO process to implement and closely monitor projects and portfolios does not account for everything occurring in IT. 2016)” as explained by Chapman.

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How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

During 2018 I will be launching an update to my online PMO course, The PMO Lifecycle: Building, Running, and Shutting Down , I have brand new webinars in the works with materials never been shared before all based off of my Project Management Communication Tools book, and my PMO Lifecycle book. Colin Ellis. Colin Ellis.

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The Project Revolution: How to Succeed in a Project Driven World

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

The emergence of projects as the economic engine of our times may have been silent, but it is incredibly disruptive and powerful. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog. This in contrast to readily accessible principles in such disciplines as sales, marketing and strategy. Viva la revolution!

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Nuclear Cleanup To Bridge Upgrades: How Top Projects Get It Done

Project Management Hacks

Through 2016, I have reported on outstanding projects and professionals in the field for ProjectManagement.com. How Symcor’s PMO Improved Performance and Client Satisfaction. Do PMOs improve project performance or do they simply add bureaucracy? Symcor’s PMO shows that PMO processes and governance can add value!

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The Importance of Project Management: Q&A with PMO Leader Robert Kelly

Wrike

We spoke with Robert Kelly, PMO leader and Managing Partner of Kelly Project Solutions, LLC , about the value of project management and the impact it has on business. What are the top issues you face as a PMO leader? I believe there are several challenges facing the PMO leader, which are shared across the organization : 1.

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Next Generation Project Management Software

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Gartner’s analysts conclude that the PMO software marketplace is still emerging and they feel uncomfortable in showing the right way, pushing organisations towards the use of only one project management tool. He is a senior manager in Nexen Business Consultants as part of the Engineering group.

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Webinar Recap: Project Performance Measurement – Part 1: Overview Of Project Performance Measurements

MPUG

I actually got my degree in software engineering and moved up into project management like a lot of us did back in the day. Individual contributor team, lead section, lead project manager, program manager, director of engineering. Are you reporting at the corporate PMO level? I’m not an educator or a trainer.