Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager struggling to predict the risks in your projects accurately during planning? This is where Monte Carlo Simulation transforms the art of project risk management into a more precise science, as part of quantitative risk analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. Managing information costs and managing information security for those costs are part of making an IT budget. Planning and managing these resource costs in an IT budget can be facilitated by project management software.

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Budget Software Review Infrastructure Monitoring 343

Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 14, 2019

Project managers constantly think about risks, both threats and opportunities. Let’s consider a simple but powerful tool to capture and manage your risks—the Risk Register. What to Include in a Risk Register. What to Include in a Risk Register. ” Risk Owner. .” Risk Score.

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Risk Risk Management Technical Review Information Technology 342

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Businesses are always looking for ways to work more efficiently and this is also true in regards to information technology (IT). IT asset management is how businesses make sure those IT resources are being efficiently used. But what is an asset in IT and what does IT asset management mean? What Is IT Asset Management?

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Infrastructure Software Review Risk Management Technical Review 334

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 10, 2022

Risk Management. Thought Leadership News : What is risk management? What are some common myths or misconceptions that new and aspiring project managers should know about, and can you demystify them for us? Ruchi Gupta: Risk management is a proactive approach to managing uncertainties or unknowns on a project.

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Risk Management Risk Technical Review Project Life Cycle 52

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

One way to achieve these goals is through operations management. Learn what operations management is and its key functions. Operations management can be applied to any industry and will help you better run every aspect of your business. What Is Operations Management?

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Risk management has become an integral part of organizational success. Effective risk management allows businesses to identify potential threats, assess their impact, and implement strategies to mitigate or avoid them altogether.

Artificial Inteligence 36

Artificial Inteligence Risk Management Risk Healthcare 36

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A key part of a PMO leader’s job is to develop and maintain project management standards and processes and to support the people doing the delivery – project managers, program managers , and teams. The mission statement should be easy to understand and should be aligned with the organization’s strategy.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Businesses of all sizes and industries are constantly exposed to various risks that can negatively impact their operations, reputation, and overall success, and the importance of risk management cannot be overstated.

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Risk Management Risk Healthcare Governance 36

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Information technology is prevalent in nearly every industry and organization across the globe. On top of it all, information technology is constantly evolving. 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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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Organizations face a wide range of risks that can impact their operations, reputation, and financial stability, such as economic uncertainties, regulatory changes, natural disasters, cyber threats, and even human errors. To navigate through these potential risks successfully, companies need robust risk management systems in place.

Technical Review 36

Technical Review Risk Management Artificial Inteligence Risk 36

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When someone makes a request in the information technology (IT) world, whatever that might be, there’s a process involved to fulfill that request. This is called a service request and controlling that process is called service request management. What Is Service Request Management?

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Process Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Monitoring 321

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. This post queries whether a Chief Information Officer (CIO) position might be a good and realistic goal for a project manager. Is There a Typical Career Path to CIO?

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

The importance of risk management in IT cannot be overstated. Organizations of all sizes and industries are relying on technology to drive their operations and deliver services. However, with this reliance comes the inherent risks of cyber threats, data breaches, and operational disruptions.

Risk Management 36

Risk Management Risk Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 36

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I've been managing projects and programs for more than 20 years. I've also had the joy and the pain of implementing three Project Management Offices (PMOs), two in Information Technology Departments and one Enterprise PMO. I've seen a little bit of everything. Here is a list of causal factors.

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Technical Review PMO Leadership Information Technology 269

The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

To bring the analogy to life with ITIL, to deliver effective and valuable services you need all the component parts of the service value system (including the practices like incident management, change enablement) to make it happen. The two Strategic Leader modules are: Direct, Plan and Improve; and Digital and IT Strategy.

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Defining Certification 2008 Prince2 167

Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. Information about key project cost, (technical) performance, and schedule attributes is often uncertain or unknown until late in the program. Effective Risk Management 2 nd Edition , Edmund Conrow, AIAA, 2003. Risk Management Papers. “A

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Risk Management Risk Technical Review 2002 38

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Eugene Bounds and Steve Ackert Recently, the buzzword artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone’s minds, not just in the tech world but across many industries, including project management. Over twenty AI-enhanced tools today focus on project management capabilities and features (e.g., While some tools (e.g.,

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review ChatGPT Generative AI 88

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 30, 2020

Information technology (IT) is a broad field that encompasses anything related to computer technology. Teams that work in IT are there to support these technologies and the people who use them. Unfortunately, the promise of technology often falls short of reality, and things malfunction.

Technical Review 261

Technical Review Infrastructure Software Review Information Technology 261

ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2019

Supply chain management (SCM) is the discipline that manages supplies and processes through all of the stages of a project, product or business deliverable. Getting through these various stages efficiently requires control—that’s where supply chain management comes in. What is Supply Chain Management?

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Manufacturing Logistics Information Technology Retail 235

Herding Cats

JANUARY 22, 2018

Strategy is a much overused, misused, and abused word. It's tossed around by those who are unfamiliar with Strategy Making roles in businesses. . Strategy is creating fit among a company's activities. The success of a strategy depends on doing many things well - not just a few. The Framework for IT Strategy .

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Technical Review Influencer Sustainability Infrastructure 42

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 1, 2022

This post looks at Time as a strategic element and how it has evolved into a critical consideration in strategy and project management. Let’s look at the benefits of using Time as a strategic factor, and its impact on developing and implementing strategy. Implications of Time Based Competition on Strategy.

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Lean 2013 Innovation Risk Management 98

Herding Cats

MAY 11, 2019

This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to manage the risk encountered on software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. Making these decisions in the presence Uncertainty ?

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Risk Management Risk Technical Review 2002 35

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Project managers, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the unpredictable waves of the project environment? The terrain of project management is fraught with hidden challenges and opportunities lying in wait for the unwary. The result? Does it sound like an adventure? Because it is.

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Influencer Governance Government Technical Review 40

Entry

MARCH 21, 2018

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) by definition is an executive job title commonly given to the person at an enterprise in charge of information technology (IT) strategy and the computer systems required to support an enterprise’s objectives and goals. Next, you will need experience with project management.

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Technical Review Software Review Information Technology Leadership 150

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a Project Manager struggling to align your project objectives efforts with your organizational objectives? In this article, we will dive deep into organizational and project governance and systems in project management. Ready to take your project management efforts to the next level?

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Governance Government Risk Management 2015 52

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 22, 2019

Related: IT Risk Management Strategies & Best Practices. This will include having a team leader and a management team responsible for the process—that includes teams that are responsible for network, server, application, data and backups, restoring IT functionality, IT systems and networking equipment. Transcription.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. What Is Six Sigma?

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Lean Manufacturing Transportation Sustainability 417

ActiveCollab

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you want to improve a process, service, or product, using the right development strategy can help you accomplish your company's goals faster. The iterative process is one of the methods companies apply to boost their business strategies and improve their offer. WHAT DOES THE ITERATIVE APPROACH MEAN?

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Process Information Technology Risk Management Defining 69

The IIL Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

In this second article, Robin explores the concept of alignment, specific techniques the project manager can apply to achieve it, and the benefits it can bring in addition to the promise of enabling productive owner/provider engagement. I hesitate to call it a prerequisite because project management (PM) is not a science.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review 2004 2023 Technical Support 78

Wrike

MAY 13, 2023

Project management has become crucial in ensuring that projects are executed on time and within budget while meeting stakeholders’ expectations. Before learning more about the career path of a project manager, it is essential to understand their role in a company.

Technical Review 36

Technical Review Certification Finance Engineering 36

The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

In this third article, Robin argues that specific drivers, some well-known but re-imagined as evolutionary steps, lead naturally to project management maturity and the complete alignment of corporate and project goals. Introduction In the previous article , I discussed techniques the project manager (PM) can use to foster alignment.

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PMO Technical Review 2023 2017 78

Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

Jobs that are at high risk for being replaced by AI. Jobs that are at low risk for being replaced by AI. At the current stage of AI development, it cannot replace the jobs that require human reasoning, negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking along with the jobs related to information technology.

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Artificial Inteligence 2025 Technical Review Software Review 98

Herding Cats

MARCH 17, 2019

Business, Technical, Systems, Risk, and Project Management. Managment Processes. Nine Best Practices of Project Management , Software Program Managers Network (SPMN). Top Habits of Successful Project Managers. The Nine "I's" of Program Success ," College of Performance Management. Flawless Execution.

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Epicflow Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Project Management. February 9 — Festival of Education and Research held by Association for Project Management combines the educational conference and celebratory awards ceremony, which will be interesting for the project management community. Pricing : information not yet available . Human Resource Management.

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2022 Artificial Inteligence Construction Healthcare 98

EasyProjects

OCTOBER 26, 2020

What is its strategy for achieving those goals? Increasingly, companies have full-time project-management offices (PMO) with staff and budgets to pursue project planning, management, and evaluation full time. How do mission and long-term strategy translate into selection criteria? The project prioritization models.

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