Where are we as project managers, and where are we going. Certifications are at an all time high, more people are entering the role but not all of the numbers look so rosy. For all the new project managers getting certified, others are letting their credentials lapse. What does it mean for the project manager on the street?
PMO Prognosis
Looking back on five years of guiding the development of PMOs, a lot has changed. And yet much is still the same. Where have PMOs evolved to, and what still remains to be accomplished?
The Path Less Traveled: Growing And Keeping PMs
How we attract and maintain project managers is a struggle for many organizations. While a valued skillset, it is one where supply is scarce and demand is high. So how do we grow and keep project managers?
Repeat After Me: I Am Not A Paper Pusher
Organizational change leader or glorified clerk: never has the spectrum defining the project management role been so broad. What organizations want is the leader; what many feel they are getting is the clerk. What does it take to become the leader that organizations want?
The Risks Of Change
While projects may be uncertain, change is a virtual certainty. Projects are dynamic, and requirements evolve. This level of change, however, makes the whole idea of risk management challenging. How do we approach thinking about risks in the face of certain change?
The CIO as Driver of Organizational Change: Not
Most organizations would like the CIO to be a driver of organizational change. Most CIOs would like to be considered that, as well. While CIOs have a critical role, however, that would not be it. Insights from a recent high-profile study.