In my career, I’ve been fortunate to maximize my value on both sides of the project management office (PMO) solution space. As a project/program/portfolio manager, I am a customer because …
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Project phases – Planning sets the foundation for a successful initiative
“Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.”– Winston Churchill The planning phase – What are the key subcomponents or activities? The planning phase in project management is where …
The best approach to project portfolio management: Methodology mixology
There is one approach that is the best approach for managing project portfolios: the one that best delivers its strategy. Rarely is one methodology the only one needed for success; …
How to Complete Your Projects 50% Faster
In this podcast, Cornelius Fichtner interviews Douglas Knutzen about how to complete your projects 50% faster. They discuss techniques (that can be applied to almost any type of project) that helped …
Building a cohesive team
We have all been to ‘those’ teambuilding activities or events. They are usually a meal or activities planned for the team to gather and have fun together. If you think …
Why is effective communication important in project management?
Communication Planning. Most project failure statistics will point to some key elements such as lack of properly established requirements or executive stakeholder support. I firmly believe that it boils down …
How can velocity help you determine the probability of project risks
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 …
6 Answers to frequently asked questions about Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
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 …
Emotional Intelligence Tools for Smoother Projects: Podcast
In this podcast, Cornelius Fichtner and Kim Wasson discuss emotional intelligence and how applying emotional intelligence principles can be used to guide your interactions and activities in project management. Topics …
How to become a project manager (PMP) and a transformational leader?
Are you thinking about going into project management and becoming a truly transformational leader? Do you have these or other questions? What does a project manager do? How to become …