Central Arizona Project’s OPM3 Story (Part 2)
March 8, 2010
In today's economy, businesses must continuously improve processes and the PMO needs to continue to add value by maturing with the business. How do you know that your PMO and project management processes are effective? Who sets the standards and how do... Read more...
Haiti: A Crisis Management Nightmare (Part 2)
March 8, 2010
An absence of leadership has crippled rescue efforts. For crisis managers in all areas, this tragedy is a harsh reminder that provides some important lessons. Here, we find out how experts are evaluating the Haitian crisis--and what they anticipate over... Read more...
A PM’s Software Utility Belt
March 1, 2010
Projects can be delivered without software tools, but it sure makes it easier if you have a few tools in your pocket to make project execution a little easier. Inside you'll find four key tools you can apply on everyday engagements. Read More →
E-Literate
March 1, 2010
While the path to e-book reader acceptance is a slow one, as industrial tools they have fantastic possibilities that may yet help push the technology into the mass market--and bring added efficiency to the lives of project managers. Read More →
IT 2015: What Things May Come
March 1, 2010
Seems almost impossible that 2015 is a mere five years away. Ever stop to think how information technology will change in five simple years? Our esteemed writer pondered that idea, did some research and here is what he learned... Read More →
The Incredible Shrinking Project Manager
March 1, 2010
When it comes to traditional projects, an effective project manager who does some essential tasks well clearly adds value in improving predictability, perception and the likelihood of success. But can the same be said for agile projects? Or is there a... Read more...
ITIL: An Arm and a Leg?
February 22, 2010
For some, the tough economy means there is a greater willingness to accept risk on projects in exchange for lower costs--and that brings the benefits of ITIL into question. Is the additional structure, process and service quality worth the cost and schedule... Read more...
The Foundation of Data Collection
February 22, 2010
Collecting data from a cross section of sources that include both primary and secondary data resources--and doing so in a timely manner--are the three foundational pieces of a good process. It is important to take all of them into account because without... Read more...
Battle Royale: ITSM vs. CRM
February 22, 2010
Ever stop to think what the differences are between ITIL Service Level Management and mainstream Customer Relationship Management functions? Are they complementary to each other? Is CRM contained within SLM, or visa versa? The answers are a click away... Read More →
Are We There Yet? Finding an End to the Recession
February 16, 2010
Last year at this time we were talking about surviving the recession. We hope this year will bring a formal recovery. How can you tell that the tide is turning? Here are some signs to watch for so you can prepare for the coming wave of economic revival. Read More →