The social engagement of the project is what underlies every aspect of the project process more so than normal. In social PM, collaboration, transparency and mutual participation is central--with the assumption that if this socially engaging environment and the necessary collaboration tools are in place with a clearly defined project goal, then success should follow. But in order for social PM to work, some principles and guidelines need to be incorporated.
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. But by having the ability to easily share knowledge and information, various aspects of social media can contribute to the framework of business interactions and create a foundation that can forge a competitive benefit.
Instant messaging is a popular tool because it facilitates quick, easy communications, and it’s not going away any time soon. It's a powerful tool--but only if you use it correctly.
Thinking about how to use social media? Your project team members are already there. Social media has morphed from something that you play with to something businesses use for marketing, advertising and reputation management--or for encouraging networking, the exchange of ideas and collaboration within their organizations.
gantthead is proud to be the media partner for this PM Solutions research report and survey. The PMO has become the central organizational structure for standardizing the practices of companies in the delivery of their projects. PM Solutions Research surveyed a broad spectrum of companies to get a clearer understanding of the variety of factors that affect PMOs. The State of the PMO 2012 was designed to help us understand the nature of current PMO practices and discover trends that may point to solutions to today’s challenges.
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"A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat" - Eric Idle, Monty Python's Flying Circus |
