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Why Project Visibility Should Be Your First Focus

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by Jeff Collins

At the onset of your project, you will need to define all of project’s goals and plans. Although this may seem like a simple planning phase, it represents the initial creation of the project scope. Essentially, the project scope defines what the project hopes to accomplish, how it will be accomplished, what may go wrong,…

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Why Primavera P6 Client Users Should Move to the Web

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by Joe Somerville

Oracle Primavera has a distinguished history of providing superior project management controls and functions throughout the project management office (PMO), like better configurations to meet stringent project management demands, as explained in this ebook. Project managers around the globe used terminal-based Primavera P6 systems, otherwise known as Oracle Professional Project Management (PPM), Oracle Primavera Windows or…

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Who Should Attend an Oracle Primavera P6 Training Course?

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by Jeff Collins

Many different suites exist for managing a schedule and overall project effectively and easily. However, many individuals stray from Oracle Primavera P6 due to its seemingly complex nature. In reality, Oracle Primavera P6 includes many functions and features, which help improve performance and increase communication between all persons in the project management process. If you…

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What is the Value of Enterprise Project Management?

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by Joe Somerville

Enterprise Project Management is how corporations simplify the complexity of their projects. Why is this important? A 2013  study  completed by Bain & Company found that 63% of executives were extremely concerned about increasing complexity, citing that it was increasing their costs and stunting potential growth. Further proof that projects are quickly becoming a major problem for…

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What Is the ROI of BPM?

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by Jeff Collins

Implementing business process management (BPM) for your project or organization is associated with increased return on investment and maximizing the utilization of all resources. But, understanding the differences between types of ROI for your project can help you maximize your investments.  This includes learning how to recognize the difference in benefit types. ROI types may…

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What Is Primavera Prime?

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by Joe Somerville

Oracle has a reputation for delivering unmatched performance, accessibility, and control over projects of any size and scope. But, the various Oracle platforms remained disconnected for years. Meanwhile, the use of the cloud enabled some integration. To bridge the divide, Oracle created a single platform that connected all systems, Oracle Primavera Prime. This new platform…

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7 Steps For A Successful Oracle Primavera Implementation

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by Innovative Management Solutions

Oracle’s Primavera is one of the most powerful and comprehensive project management tools available on the market today. With one simple and straightforward graphical user interface, you can track everything from deliverables to deadlines to scope and everything in between. It is not, however a “magic bullet” for every project that you will face. If…

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What Is a Project Management Dashboard?

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by Jeff Collins

The field of project management is constantly changing. Today’s project managers must deal with increasingly complex systems, the nuances of managing remote projects and maintaining a strong level of communication with more stakeholders than ever. Rather than relying on age-old practices of team meetings and simplistic reports, a  project management dashboard can help a project manager…

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7 Signs Your Team Needs Project Management Training

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by Joe Somerville

Managing the training of your staff is not a simple task. Some project teams may consist of dozens of individual members, and these team members may be assigned to remote locations around the globe. However, providing project management training to your team is critical to ensuring a successful project outcome, and you need to know…

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What is a Business Intelligence Dashboard?

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by Jeff Collins

The use of dashboarding is expanding, and more businesses are turning to dashboards to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure the appropriate use of resources. Unfortunately, this has led to the creation of hundreds, if not thousands, of dashboards, and for those in project management, choosing the correct dashboard is crucial to success. Before selecting…

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7 Oracle Primavera Frequently Asked Questions Answered

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by Joe Somerville

Project management getting a little out of control? You might consider getting Oracle Primavera to help yourself out. Here are answers to seven commonly asked questions about the software. 1. What is Oracle Primavera? Primavera is a project portfolio management system for the enterprise. It started as a standalone company, Primavera Systems, back in 1983…

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Want to Improve Project Success Rates? Invest in Project Management Training

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by Jeff Collins

If you’ve ever had to spearhead a project of considerable magnitude or complexity without the proper training, you understand the value of project management skills. Experienced managers realize the benefits of project management training. Most fervently push for budgeting to supply initial courses as well as continuous refresher courses. As explained below, adequate project management…

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