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Hybrid PM: The Organic Option

by Michael Wood September 4, 2018

It's important to have a common language in project management. The rub comes when we get so preoccupied with labeling that our focus gets misdirected—we begin to concentrate on form rather than function.

Project Proposals: Involve the Project Manager!

by Anju Aggarwal August 16, 2018

Winning contracts is a team effort. An organization must practice transparency so that project managers have enough information to understand the wider picture to focus their projects on creating business value.

Tactics for Success with System of Record Upgrades

by Joe Wynne June 25, 2018

System upgrades are popular projects and have certain common success tactics. When you are upgrading a system of record, however, the stakes are greater. Be ready for a SOR upgrade by using these tactics for success—especially those related to requirements.

Project Software Transformation

by Andy Jordan May 23, 2018

It’s hardly surprising that project performance remains inconsistent in many organizations, who must undertake a software transformation for their project (and project-related) applications. How should an organization implement this transformation?

Understanding the Nexus Between WBS and LFA

by Haroon Qureshi April 20, 2018

Many entities use logical framework analysis (LFA) as a project planning and management tool that is part of almost every project document. LFA is sometimes called a work breakdown structure, but its structure is different. Considering these terminology differences, this article attempts to explain the relation between WBS and LFA.

Scope Creep in Projects: Looking From the Lens of Critical Thinking

by Vanita Bhoola February 21, 2018

It is a VUCA world—volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous—and project management is no exception. In such situations, the final project may hardly resemble the original or initial plan. Welcome to scope creep! How can critical thinking help?

Program Management: Building on What Works

by Michael Wood February 20, 2018

This article will explore what a number of accomplished practitioners have to say about improving the program management function, along with tips that the author has learned along the way in his own career.

Laying the Foundation for Effective Program Stakeholder Management

by Andy Jordan February 12, 2018

Stakeholder management can be challenging in the best of circumstances. In programs, it can be especially complex...but the secret to success lies in building a strong foundation from the outset.

The BA Role in a Disruptive Landscape

by Melicia Grant January 24, 2018

For the role of a business analyst to survive, it ought to be transformed in focusing on data, strategy, innovation and value versus only requirements management. The purpose of this article is to unpack what the transformed business analyst role should embody in this digital upheaval.

7 Golden Rules of Quality Audits

by Nenad Pesic January 16, 2018

A quality audit determines a level of conformance to requirements of a system, process or product. The requirements can be company policies, standards and procedures, or norms and regulations. This article contains general information about quality audits, as well as rules to follow for both auditors and auditees.

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