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Oracle Primavera P6: The best project management tool on the planet.

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by Jeff Collins

Oracle Primavera P6 is widely regarded as the best project management tool in the world, and for good reason. This software has been designed to help project managers and teams plan, schedule, and execute projects with ease. With its robust features and advanced capabilities, Primavera P6 has become the go-to tool for project managers in…

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Ensuring Project Management System Adoption

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by Jeff Collins

Effective project management is crucial for organizations to achieve their goals and objectives. However, it’s not enough to simply have a project management system in place; it’s equally important to ensure that the system is adopted by the organization. Without widespread adoption, the system may not be utilized effectively, leading to poor project outcomes and…

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Project Failure Statistics Among Capital Intensive Industries

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by Jeff Collins

Abstract capital-intensive industries face significant challenges in successfully delivering large-scale projects. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of project failure statistics in these industries, examining the prevalence of cost overruns, schedule delays, and failure to meet objectives. This paper concludes with recommendations for improving project performance based on industry best practices and lessons learned. Introduction…

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How to Maximize the Value of your Oracle Primavera P6 Investment

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by Jeff Collins

So, you’ve made an investment in Oracle Primavera P6. Now what? While Oracle Primavera P6 has a ton of functionality, its’ superpower is scheduling and resource management. It’s truly a best-in-class project management tool. The product is used by all types of organizations in both the private and public sectors, across the globe. If the…

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What to Look for in a BPM Provider

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by Jeff Collins

Enterprises continue to search for better ways of operating to stay competitive and relevant to target markets. And business process management (BPM) is a means of achieving this feat. Process management for enterprises results in significant benefits for the agility, visibility, and efficiency of a business, keys to reducing costs. Meanwhile, a BPM provider can…

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How to Manage Your Knowledge Effectively

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by Joe Somerville

Knowledge management can be described as the organization of intellectual resources and information systems within a business environment. It is the establishment of a system that captures knowledge with the purpose of incorporating that information into business strategies, policies, and practices at all levels of the company. No matter the size of the company or…

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Customer Service: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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by Jeff Collins

Every one of us serve customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you’re on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you’re an accountant, serving the employees by ensuring paychecks go out and bills are paid on time. Or maybe you’re a company owner, serving your staff…

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What to Do If Your Project Budget Is Out of Control

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by Joe Somerville

When the project budget is out of control. The overall success of your project is threatened. Failure to control the budget may lead to lost investments, problems with stakeholder relationships and even termination of your services as a project management professional or project manager. However, you can minimize the damage from an out-of-control budget by…

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Business Acumen: Seeing the Big Picture

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by Jeff Collins

Business acumen is a crucial skill that enables individuals to see the bigger picture and understand the impact of decisions on the bottom line. It encompasses a deep understanding of finance, strategy, and decision-making. However, many managers and employees often lack a comprehensive understanding of how their decisions can influence other areas of the business….

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The Benefits of Consolidating Your Project Portfolio Data

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by Jeff Collins

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, managing project portfolios can be a complex and demanding task. With an abundance of data scattered across various systems and departments, it becomes crucial to consolidate and harness the power of this information. In this article, we will explore the benefits of data consolidation in project portfolio management and how…

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The ROI of an Oracle Primavera Training Course

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by Jeff Collins

Oracle Primavera is one of the most well-known, if not the most well-known, project management and scheduling software solutions in the world. However, Oracle Primavera is continually being updated and improved. Unfortunately, your current training on Primavera may actually be outdated, and you could be losing time and resources by not knowing how to take…

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9 Things Great Project Leaders Do Every Day

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by Jeff Collins

The following excerpt is from an article found on CIO.com, written by Moira Alexander. Every project leader is different, from their thought processes to their daily interactions, but there are a few things that great ones do every day that just might set them apart from the rest. Great Project Leaders Make Waves Making waves…

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