Certification is becoming increasingly popular as a way to differentiate and discriminate for skills and knowledge. With more certifications emerging in the project management field, what do they mean and what value do the offer? And how helpful are they in evaluating a project manager’s effectiveness?
Got Governance?
Governance is one of those terms that is commonly used but not so commonly understood. But if it is as vital as many make out, what is it, why is it important and how do we know if we are not getting it?
The Multiplicity of PMOs
In many organizations, we are now seeing multiple different PMOs emerge, each with different models, strategies and structures. Some exist within business units, while others are being established corporately. What is driving this perceived need for multiple PMOs, and what does it mean for how projects are approached in organizations?
Planning Around Uncertainty
The more complex the world becomes, the more we want certainties and absolutes. Sadly, a project environment is not a place to find them. In fact, with projects increasing in complexity, it is more important than ever to effectively plan around the uncertainties inherent within them.
Government Projects: Are They Really So Different?
Government projects are different than those in the private sector, if only because they openly acknowledge the influence politics plays in project delivery. Yet these differences go further, based upon the hierarchical structure, formality and risk aversion found in many public-sector organizations. So what does it take to successfully manage in this environment?
Bridging The Gap
The enterprise project management software market is significant. While there are many packages on the market, often laden with enormous numbers of features, many – if not most – enterprise PM software implementations struggle or fail outright. What can be done about it?