It is this writer's belief that business intelligence fails at the earliest and most important step in the BI process: planning. In order to answer the questions your company has, you will need to clearly understand what they are looking for--which is a lot easier than it sounds.
How do you determine the business value of CRM and perform a benefit scan as part of a value-based management approach? Learn by doing, of course! Use this case study example of Midas, Inc., a fictional enterprise that manufactures and markets investment goods, and play along at home as you work your way through the case study.
Why are we afraid to face the truth about project failures and how can we overcome it? For starters, we need to view failure as part of the learning process, a required step on the road to success.
To understand BI, it is important to know the steps to take. And as our department takes off in a new direction, a fresh perspective offers some valuable insight.
This year’s forum defines and explores the leadership acumen to accomplish project success in spite of the turbulence, uncertainty and ambiguity that permeate organizations today.
Whether planning a one-hour presentation, a three-day workshop or a semester-long course, it is important that you match the learning objectives with the most effective approach. Through an understanding of basic instructional models and methods, you can vastly enhance the quality and effectiveness of your training courses, programs and curriculums.
The third annual AtTask Summit featured the launch of a social work management platform, customer case studies and a live podcast.
From Gartner PPM Summit 2006
In this session, Kraft Bell, Gartner Vice President and Distinguished Analyst, discusses the importance of change and process design principles in acheiving success in rapid product development.
Project management is becoming recognized on an international scale. In support of this, there are a number of efforts underway to promote a global view of how we think about, discuss and practice project management. But to what extent is project management a universal language? To what extent can it be? Or are we all simply sowing confusion as we use the same words to mean very different things?
Choosing an Agile certification presents a number of complications, including the fact that there are different approaches and frameworks to consider and the fact that most are still evolving and changing. To help get your search started, here is an Excel-based roundup of Agile certifications.
The Field of Dreams saying: "If you build it, they will come!" doesn't hold true in the world of BI. You need to provide the right training to the right users to have a successful BI implementation.
From Gartner PPM Summit 2007
Gartner Vice President and Distinguished Analyst Kraft Bell examines nonintuitive inhibitors to product development, foundational principles for product development and change, and practical frameworks and tools for rapid NPD.
BI isn't an official Olympic event (yet), but if you want to go for the gold on your next project, you're going to need some world-class players.
The thought of going back to school--taking classes or seeking a certification or additional degree to enhance your credentials--can be scary, but it's a worthwhile endeavor. If you haven’t experienced it yet, take some time to explore the options--and even take a course to see if you have “the right stuff” to begin a program of study.
New Business Intelligence offering from Oracle features role-based intelligence to track project performance.
In any business intelligence cycle, the analysis step is critical to providing value back to the organization. But don't confuse information with intelligence...
Three academic research projects will receive funding from Project Management Institute to advance knowledge of the value of project management in various environments and types of organizations.
A recent global study on the state of business analysis shows organizations are missing key internal competencies that could enhance productivity and profitability. As a result, organizational objectives are often disconnected from those responsible for execution.
While the Lean Six Sigma approach is rarely linked with business intelligence, it is a concept that relies heavily on data, measures and analysis to support and encourage process improvement efforts. These can be provided by the BI function in the organization. The two disciplines can work together in a symbiotic relationship--one requiring data to solve problems, the other requiring problems for the data it can provide.
Preparing for your PRINCE2 certification exam? Use this study guide to increase your chances at success.
From Gartner PPM Summit
Gartner Vice President and Distiguished Analyst Matthew Hotle discusses the basics of PPM from a conceptual level and looks at case studies of PPM techniques in action. Please note: This PDF version does not include presentation notes.
From Gartner PPM Summit
Dan Miklovic, Gartner Managing Vice President, discusses the advantages of Six Sigma as a business improvement methodology.
From Gartner PPM Summit
Gartner Research Director Matt Light discusses 10 case studies of enterprises with established PMOs of three types--Lite, Coach and Strong Manager--and describes the distinct functions of each as well as what they have in common.
From Gartner PPM Summit
In this presentation, Gartner's Research Vice President Dale Hagemeyer discusses how leading manufacturers are leveraging customer insights across the organization to enhance new product development.
This presentation discusses real world practitioner experiences in PMO set-up and supporting technology to enable Agile adoption.
The statement of work (SOW) encompasses the goals, scope, deliverables, cost and schedule estimates, stakeholder roles, chain of command and communication guidelines for a project. Learn how to put a quality SOW together by studying its components.
Looking for the path to BI enlightenment? Here's a start.
To enhance performance and get a jump on their competitors, companies no longer need managers, they need leaders. Leadership has become a widely examined topic of academic research, especially within business schools. There is now a substantial body of research and literature on all aspects of leadership: what it is, how it influences the behavior of individuals and groups, and how it achieves its effects. Here we take a look at leadership competencies and project results.
Beyond obtaining more certifications, project managers should take the processes, tools and techniques learned in a certification project and focus on putting them into practice. Training and education is great, but it’s not until you apply the knowledge that you’ll benefit from the hours studying to pass an exam. Here are are just a few ideas on how you can apply your certifications.
In Part 2 of the series, we look at how organizational behaviors in the form of systematic biases can influence project outcomes--and how these biases can be used to examine and describe the root causes of failed projects.
At the beginning of a project, plans are all about approximations. So what aspect of reality is it that creeps into projects and seems to shatter those estimates? Here are seven traps to watch out for...
Project management value is understood and innate. But when we’re faced with actually having to answer this question--especially to someone that hasn’t embraced what project management provides--the answer of what value it delivers can become much more difficult to articulate.
The research analyst's PPM and IT Governance Summit in June will feature new research, new ways to embrace change, a keynote presentation from Tom Peters, and a case study on social media as a PM tool, among other highlights.
Online directory created to help organizations search for and connect with consulting forms that best suit their business needs and strategic goals.
A project management instructor shares why he uses the scenario of a Business Intelligence system implementation in order to go beyond the textbooks and explore the many ways that real-world projects get messy — and how solid project management practices can help sort it out.
Research projects include Governance and Communities of PMOs, Early Warning Signs in Complex Projects, and Best Industry Outcomes.
A new study shows that more than a third of projects are at risk and, not surprising, a key factor for recovering troubled projects is the actions of the project managers.
For workforce members over the age of 50, a set of challenges is making it even harder to keep their careers on track during the tough economy. What’s standing in older workers’ way? Some studies and trends paint an unfortunate picture.
By now, you have determined that you will be required to procure goods or services from outside the organization to complete your project. The next step in the process is to build the set of procurement documents that are going to allow potential vendors to bid on the work.
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Whatever the scope of your latest BI project, you can't afford to overlook the business justification for moving forward. Analyze this, every time.
Are you treating the attainment of your PMP as a project? When you view the PMP through a project lens, it will help you stay focused on the end objective and ensure that you get your certification sooner rather than never. Join us as we have a look at the key phases...
Even a small change can have a huge effect on a project. This impact analysis study will help you measure the effect of a potential change on your project's scope.
Some project changes are huge and impact three areas: people (staffing), process (the way things get done), and corporate culture. This document serve as the basis for an impact study of the effects change will bring.
What is the business value of agile project management for creating new products and services? What are the costs and benefits--or what is the ROI of agile project management? Has anyone ever measured the benefits? If so, what are the results? Furthermore, is there a measurable difference between agile and traditional project management? Some studies shed light on these crucial questions.
Is there a “secret sauce” or shortcut that will help you pass the PMP Exam? Not really. However, there are seven essential resources, concepts and best practices that will make your PMP Exam preparation go smoother.
2010 saw Cloud Computing advance in popularity and in controversy. While the allure of reduced investments in infrastructure grows, so do the issues related to security and control over information. So what does the future of Cloud Computing look like?
Three-way partnership with American University, Management Concepts and MCR provides training program for federal agencies and government contractors.
Psst! Pass it along! New scientific studies of gossip (really!) give you powerful tactics to create a positive, productive work environment. (BTW, this is just between you and me...)
One of the beneficial features of Mindjet MindManager is its ability to import and export to Microsoft Project. This feature is very useful when the project manager is managing project execution while trying to control the project schedule.
Gone are the days of seeing a project through from beginning to end. These days, you're likely to jump on a moving project or turn one over to another project manager. As the incoming PM, you need to get up to speed fast. Here's how to do it.
