Henny Portman

DECEMBER 28, 2021

I wrote around 35 book reviews including 12 corresponding quick reference cards and several personal insights, and views on specific topics in the field of project, program and portfolio management. Project/programme management: [link] [link]. For Forsa Advies a wrote a series of blogs about agile (in Dutch).

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2018

A project isn’t successful just because it has been completed on time and within budget. No matter how quickly and cheaply a project is completed, stakeholders are not going to be happy if the quality of the product or service doesn’t meet their expectations. It is, therefore, a foundational pillar of project management.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Frohnhoefer Ethical dilemmas frequently arise in project management, demanding conscientious decision-making. Today, we explore the significance of ethical decision-making and offer guidance for project managers facing these complex situations. Ethical decisions are pivotal for project success.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

. | Senior Executive Director for Project Management, IIL. Background: For almost four decades, companies on a worldwide basis struggled with the creation of a singular methodology that could be used to manage all their projects.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

Of course, models are always poor approximations for the reality of the world, but I am drawn to this model because it provides supporting evidence to what I see in terms of how organizations are wrestling with new ways of working that are accompanying the Digital Age. The Digital Age requires a different funding model.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

ITIL introduces a model called the service value system or SVS (shown below) which is made up of several components that ultimately take demand as the input to deliver value. Obtaining a Managing Professional designation gives the individual the essential skills to run a successful IT-enabled service portfolio.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Increasingly, all enterprises are becoming software-led, which is changing the traditional project management lifecycle into the continuous iterative loop that modern software teams have employed for decades. In our experience, there are a few key themes to watch in 2024 as generative AI impacts Project Management : 1.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 11, 2023

Though there are PMO maturity models, which are all good, I don’t like to talk about those right away. Though maturity models are great, I won’t make reference to them here. Understand how strategy is determined and also how project decisions are made to achieve organizational strategy. Project Staff.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 17, 2019

At its base level, IT governance is one or multiple processes that enable the IT staff to better manage risk and operate at its most efficient to the benefit of the organization on the whole. If you ask the business world, IT governance is all about managing performance for efficiency. Oversee the performance of IT managers.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In addition, for many organizations it is a new and unknown role in which people (typically management) are trying to find the right balance of responsibilities and mandate. In this figure you'll see the expected benefits that can be achieved, based on the authorities (or maturity) of the Product Owner. The Entrepreneur.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 14, 2022

Choosing Channels is the third block in the business model canvas. This post examines what Channels are, why they are important to the business model, and strategic and project management impacts. Understanding Channels in the Business Model Canvas. Project Management: Delivering the Channels Effectively.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Almost every sector has experienced digital transformation, from hospitality management, ecommerce and banking to training, healthcare and others. Time Management. One thing to do is see if they’re just building websites or apps, or if they’re focused on impacting the overall business model or customer experience.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

I was just a communications volunteer on the midnight shift and not the Project Manager (PM), but if I was the PM and I had the PMBOK Guide – Seventh Edition, these are some of the ways I think it could have helped. They reflect good practices for effective management of any project and provide parameters within which to operate.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

August 30, 2023 Background For decades, companies have recognized the need for legal representation on projects. Legal representation appeared in procurement management and became one of the knowledge areas that is needed in most companies for successful project delivery.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Every project would claim it is their intention. He determines the need for techniques to align project and business objectives and explores a structure to ensure proper business communication and control. The delivery of project benefits has also been fertile ground for poor communication and misalignment. And the second?

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. I say, “Bring it on!”

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Planview

JANUARY 24, 2019

The following content is based on the whitepaper, “Bigger Than a Breadbox: 10 Tips for Better Project Estimates, Part 2,” written by Jerry Manas. For your reading convenience, we’ve decided to give it everlasting life here on the blog. So far in this series, we’ve examined a number of ways to improve problems with project estimates.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

With its functional silos and command and control management style, transforming into a learning organization takes time because the organizational debt, acquired over decades, results in a latency that justifies the ship/tanker metaphor in this case. How to Get an Idea of an Organization’s Maturity Regarding Scrum or “Agile?”.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Project management is no different. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe. As an organization, it offers training and certification in project management, and it reports regularly on industry trends.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 5, 2023

We agreed to be very careful when writing about these books, so with some exceptions you will not find those reviews on this blog. The management boek of the year 2022 jury. Agile Portfolio Management Topics: Data gedreven portfoliosturing. Portfolio management. Agile Portfolio Management. Better Agile.

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Agilemania

MARCH 3, 2022

Delivery Coach / Agile Program Management: The Delivery Agile Coach is responsible for ensuring a steady and consistent flow of business value that doesn’t falter due to technical debt. . Work with the quality, design, and product management departments of companies as well as their stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Watson was tested – The machine learning model was continuously updated to be able to analyze a higher volume of records. It would appear that the use of Watson as a “knowledge management” repository is having great benefits for the company. Watson was launched – Over 80% of employees adopted Watson for their day-to-day work.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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Productivity Land

MAY 12, 2023

Crypto advertising networks are platforms that connect advertisers seeking exposure for their crypto and blockchain projects with publishers who have relevant audiences interested in these topics. The platform also boasts a vast network of publishers ranging from small blogs to large websites, ensuring substantial reach for your campaigns.

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Jez Lister

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Building Project Management Capability and Maturity must be a priority for any organisation involved in delivering multiple projects and programmes. Having mature project management will have a direct impact on an organisations capability to consistently delivery successful projects and programmes.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 19, 2023

July 19, 2023 Project Versus Functional Worker Engagement Worker engagement is the way a company treats employees, or the way employees treat one another to create a high quality and highly productive project work environment. Project managers (PMs) often had no say in who would be assigned from the functional organizations.

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Herding Cats

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

I came across a post on Twitter that led me to the blog post 3 Questions You Need to Ask at Your Next Meeting. The three questions are the foundation for any meeting, but they're critical to the success of project work as well - no matter the domain, context, or development method. For software projects, Scrum can be used.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The model is made in such a way so that it can cater to all sizes and complex environments. The Scrum Master helps the Product Owner in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic concerning priorities and scope. Supports the Product Owner. Builds a high-performing team.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Mastering product lifecycle management (PLM) is essential for companies aiming for success. Understanding Product Lifecycle Management At its core, product lifecycle management (PLM) refers to the process of managing a product from its conception to its retirement.

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Leading Agile

JULY 23, 2018

I’ve been a part of website design, and redesign, projects for a long time now and the conversations always seem to start the same way. While this discussion is about a website project, I’m sure it’s not all that unfamiliar to people in other domains. So how does an Agile consultancy go about redesigning a website?

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 29, 2019

Managers and business leaders have been mastering these skills for ages. Continue being a PM innovator and always look for new management ideas and techniques, as it will give you a considerable advantage. Even now, 41% of all projects at enterprises analyzed for the Pulse of the Profession report by PMI are of “ high complexity.”

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Digite

JANUARY 7, 2018

Readers new to Kanban will understand why and how it works, while those with experience will appreciate its fresh perspective and the connections it makes with a range of related models. Any professional or person in a management position could benefit from this book. Personal Kanban: Mapping Work – Navigating Life. By Jim Benson.

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The Tao of Project Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Over the past four blogs I've set out what I believe we can do to make sure our projects don't fail. But, as I said last week, implementing it will be a major project or even program in its own right. Realistic: if the objectives are not realistic, the project will fail. So what are the steps in this process?

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Digite

JUNE 13, 2018

We’re honored to republish this blog post ‘Beginner’s Guide to Kanban for Agile Marketing’ by Andrea Fryrear which was originally published in the Agile Sherpas blog! Compared to Scrum, Kanban is a young work-management method. In fact, many Scrum teams use this type of visualization to manage their work.

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Herding Cats

JUNE 11, 2017

There's a blog post from a few years back that has resurfaced The 5 Laws of Software Estimates. Yes they are, that's why the Estimate to Complete and the Estimate at Completion are continually emerging with new data, better models, empirical data from delivered. This is obvious to any mature estimating organization.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MARCH 7, 2019

When we look back over the last decade we can clearly see how much has changed for people working in project management. The methods used; the leadership styles; the technology utilised; the pace of change and the increasing numbers of projects and the people required to work within them. Why are we doing this?

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Jez Lister

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

I first came across the Project Management Office or PMO concept twenty-five years ago whilst working as a project manager for a large systems integrator. Over time, it took on new duties designed both to support the project managers and to provide valuable management information regarding the whole portfolio of projects.

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