The challenges of managing projects in organizations are remarkably uniform and consistent. What do we need to do if we actually want to get better?
What’s Next?
While it can be dangerous to try and predict the future, effective planning requires making some educated guesses about where things are going. The expectations for project management are increasing, and this article attempts to explore some of the emerging trends.
The Road Best Taken
What are the best practices that exist in managing projects on an organizational basis? Research identifies those enterprise-wide practices that have the greatest impacts.
Central Reporting: Independent Or Undermined?
Many PMOs play a role in providing centralized reporting of project status. Does this ensure objectivity and transparency, or does it mean that what gets reported is likely to be misleading or downright wrong?
You Can Get There From Here
While maturity models help organizations to understand their current capabilities, their greatest value is in defining the most effective path forward in improving project management practices.
Out Of The Closet
A recent task force investigation into the management of large scale IT projects highlighted a number of problems, most of which are all too familiar. If we know the problems, why don’t we do anything about them?