Business Strategy

People are constantly trying to change, improve or augment on tried methods in every aspect of project management and this is no different when it comes to risk management. In…

First of all, let’s begin by defining what business is and what a strategy is before we define what a business strategy is. Business is the practice of making one’s…

Project portfolio management (PPM) is how an organization achieves its strategy and related operational and financial objectives. Here is what you need to know about this important discipline that links…

Having a backup plan is crucial in project management. Without it, a project is highly susceptible to risks and likely headed for failure. When two is one and one is none,…

What is a Program Manager and Program management? Here’s a quick guide to program management.  This role emerged as an extension of project management in the late 20th Century. This…

The Project Management Office (PMO) – Where are we and how to re-focus? From humble beginnings creating plans, tracking schedules and monitoring budgets, most PMO practitioners have seen their landscape…

Realistic capacity planning requires four key ingredients to ensure project deadlines and goals are not entirely derailed.  No matter how well capacity planning considers potential risks, unforeseen things always seem…

When you are focused on results and work in a fluid project environment where expected results change frequently, it is very important to identify and manage all coordination points. Does…

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic posed many new challenges for organizations looking to rapidly and effectively scale up their resources to meet project goals. Here are some things…

Understanding why your organization does what it does can help improve your business strategy and development and better manage change. You go to a conference where all types of people…