In the last blog, we explored the idea of change within projects and discussed the importance of embracing change as an inevitable part of how work happens today. However, simply changing a project’s deliverables in response to evolving operating environments and shifting organizational priorities isn’t enough. For those solutions to actually achieve the required business […]

Projects—developing a new product or service, an internal systems upgrade, an improved process, and so on—are all about preparing for the future. After all, your organization approved the work in the first place to provide anticipated value to the customer or organization. But as we know, the world doesn’t stand still while you work on […]

Collaborative working techniques play a crucial role in establishing and sustaining positive interactions with project stakeholders. By fostering open communication, promoting transparency, and aligning goals, PMOs can more effectively manage stakeholder collaboration The collaborative working techniques outlined in this blog post provide practical strategies to actively manage stakeholders relationships.    Stakeholder Relationships Tip #1: Open […]

Collaborative work management platforms have emerged as indispensable tools for PMOs looking to foster seamless coordination among diverse teams. In addition to providing productivity boosts, CWM solutions significantly enhance the agility of project tracking and delivery. Let’s see how businesses can achieve more agile project and task tracking using a collaborative work management platform and […]

At the heart of every successful project lies effective task management. It’s the engine that powers progress, ensuring that each component of the project aligns with the overall objectives. The landscape of project task management has undergone a significant transformation, evolving hand-in-hand with advances in software tools. This synergy has revolutionized the way project managers […]

The landscape of project management has seen a significant transformation with the evolution of work and resource management software, reflecting a shift from traditional methods to a more streamlined, technology-driven approach. In this sphere, the integration of collaborative work management tools has become essential for communication, allowing teams to work more efficiently on shared tasks. […]

Collaboration software tools are pivotal in today’s fast-paced business environment, serving as the backbone for teams striving to achieve common goals through real-time communication, document management, and project tracking. Over time, collaboration software has evolved, becoming more sophisticated and providing more benefits to business operations. This evolution reflects the growing need for agile, transparent, and […]

Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and other collaborative project management tools are essential for organizational transparency, efficiency, and more. After all, they provide dynamic visual representations of project timelines and workflows and foster a collaborative environment. They offer a framework for teams to effectively manage their work, improve their processes, and deliver value to their customers. […]

Early in my project management career, someone told me that if it felt as though I was overcommunicating, I was probably getting close to communicating enough. Someone else said that 90% of a PM’s time should be spent communicating, with the rest of the work falling into the other 90%. Ignoring some rather dodgy math, […]

Kanban project management is a popular m that helps teams visualize, track, and improve their workflow. With its emphasis on flexibility and efficiency, Kanban has become the preferred project management methodology of many organizations. However, with different variations and implementations available, it can be challenging to determine the best method for Kanban project management. Let’s […]

Almost my entire career, I’ve focused on projects in one form or another. I managed my first project in my mid 20s and have since led projects, programs, portfolios, PMOs, and the like for multiple industries in multiple countries. All those things have been vastly different, yet they have also had some things in common. […]

In today’s world, organizational change cannot be an occasional discipline, nor can it treat each initiative in isolation. Change is constant, with one change acting as the springboard for the next, continuously adapting to an evolving operating environment. Approaches to all types of change management in the workplace—strategic, project, and organizational—must treat the change as […]

With recent years’ rise in global competition, advancing technology, and ever-evolving customer expectations, organizations and project professionals are seeing a demand for constant growth and change. This doesn’t just mean more projects; it means a much higher level of (and management of) organizational change. In this and connected articles, we’ll explore what organizational change management is, including […]

Prioritization is at the heart of the project portfolio management discipline, which enables organizations to align projects with their objectives. The PMO helps organizations align projects with strategic goals, ensure prioritization of initiatives based on value and resource availability, and improve overall project success rates. Here’s how.    The Importance of Prioritization in Project Portfolio […]

No Project Management Office is perfect. But high performers stand out thanks to their ability to improve continuously. To that end, successful PMOs engage in regular benchmarking to understand how they fare and perform, with tools serving as an essential success factor for this type of assessment. But to create value, they must be the right […]