Project Management

The Pitch for PPM

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As PPM solutions evolve from “nice to have” to essential, there is a need to integrate them with other business operations, according to H-P’s senior product marketing manager. But are vendors glossing over the cultural and procedural changes required for organizations to reap the full benefits of these tools?

 
Not surprisingly, Susan O’Connor, senior product marketing manager at HP Software & Solutions, sees a great future for project and portfolio management software, with documented return on investment, and short- and long-term benefits for a range of business applications.
 
But even she admits PPM is not as easy as plug-and-play. Very often, getting a grip on demand management is an essential first step.
 
O’Connor took some time to show PPM Executive the thinking behind a leading PPM player’s market approach in today’s tumultuous business environment.
 
 
Asuret CEO Michael Krigsman recently blogged, “It’s far easier to market and sell packaged tools than it is explain the organizational changes required to make best use of that software.” Another blogger, Brian Sommer, responded that “not all customers possess the financial sophistication required to take advantage of HP’s vision.” What’s your response?
A cause for concern is …

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