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 …
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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 …
What is Project Management?
Project management is an essential endeavor that can help companies of all sizes around the globe, in all industries, transform their businesses and effectively execute business strategy. Here are some …
A starter’s guide to program management
What is a Program Manager and Program management? Here’s a quick guide to program management and the job of a program manager. The program management role emerged as an extension …
Document management: What is it and why do I need it
With the exception of backups, I can think of no topic in the business world that so many people agree they need. This topic is the importance of Document Management …
What is Risk Management?
An important domain of project management is risk management. Every project has its risks, and in order to successfully achieve your enterprise risk management objectives, you must set objectives and …
What is stakeholder management?
A few weeks ago, a coaching client of mine asked me to explain stakeholder management. He wanted me to provide him with a definitive list of his stakeholders for his …
13 Key lessons learned in project management
At this time of year, I often get to reminisce about my past experiences in project management over the course of more than 25 years. The reason for this sentimental …
Project Management Office (PMO) – Key components to drive effectiveness
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 …
Shifting From Stakeholder Management To Stakeholder Engagement
In the latest edition of the PMBOK, there was a small but significant change in the language around stakeholders. Instead of stakeholder management, the focus of a project manager is …