IMS’ Project Management Success: Toyota
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by Jeff Collins
IMS provided professional project management services for Toyota’s mission critical Claims Processing System development project. The total time frame for this project was 5 years. The objective was to develop a flexible, state of the art, web-based Claims Processing System that efficiently processes vehicle warranty and other types of claims in the complex and rapidly changing Toyota business…
Read moreHow Your Projects Can Benefit From Oracle Primavera Project Management
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by Jeff Collins
Whether you are working on a small project or a large trillion dollar project, Oracle Primavera Project Management can help your company successfully complete the project on time and within budget. These best-in-class solutions are raved about by managers and executives alike in a wide variety of industries because of their ability to help project-intensive businesses…
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Must-Have Leadership Qualities for Successful Project Management
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by Jeff Collins
Every successful project manager has a few key characteristics that are either intrinsic or developed over time. Usually, it’s a combination of both. These characteristics are critical as they make him an effective leader of others. Let’s take a look at the 5 most important qualities for successful project management. 5 Leadership Qualities for Successful…
Read moreThe Difference Between Project Management and Program Management
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by Jeff Collins
Often, project management is used to describe the same job function as program management. However, project management and program management have fundamental differences. Ultimately, program management could be seen as the step above project management. However, let’s take a look at some of the key differences between program management and project management. Project Management Has…
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The Key to Navigating Complex Projects
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by Jeff Collins
Modern projects are only growing in intensity and complexity. As a project manager, you must be able to successfully navigate and manage complex projects. Some projects may spend years, if not decades, but you can navigate these projects by following these steps. Defining Strategic Plans in Business Management Is Key to Navigating Complex Projects Before…
Read more5 Surprising Benefits of Staff Augmentation Services
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by Jeff Collins
When you have a large project looming ahead, the last thing you need to do is worry about recruiting and hiring a team to work for you. Choosing staff augmentation services allows you to get the help you need on a scalable, per project basis and makes it easy to focus on the big picture…
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Primavera P6 Professional And Primavera P6 EPPM: What’s the Difference?
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by Joe Somerville
Dozens of different applications exist for project management. However, many project managers and project management team members may not understand the key differences between P6 Professional and Oracle P6 EPPM. Both of these applications enable users to create, control, and manage schedules throughout different projects. To make the best decision for which software to use,…
Read more5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing Project Management Software
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Implementing a project management software will increase the efficiency and productivity of your project. Unfortunately, organizations often start the implementation process without a clear understanding of how to approach the implementation. To help make the process smoother, watch for and try to avoid these five pitfalls. Lack of Leadership in Implementation Regardless of the skills…
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4 Qualities All Successful PMOs Have Mastered
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by Jeff Collins
Project scope and complexity grows with each passing day. Unlike traditional projects, today’s project management offices (PMOs) face an exponential list of responsibilities, and many projects are small portions of whole project portfolios and programs. Unfortunately, successful portfolio management requires more than hard-copy skills. In fact, a successful project office needs to operate with strong…
Read more4 Secrets to Successful Project Documentation
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Unfortunately, many project managers only realize just how important project documentation is when it’s already too late. Everyone at some point has seen a project through to its completion only to hit a road block. The sad fact of the matter is that most of those types of issues that you’re likely to face could…
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4 Characteristics of a High-Performing Project Management Team
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A high-performing project management team brings with it a wide range of different benefits that can’t be ignored. For starters, it allows you to always make sure that your team is moving forward and that everyone is on the same page, regardless of the pace that your current project has taken. It also allows you…
Read more3 Ways to Start a Career in Project Management
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Project management is essential to the management of many different industries, ranging from information technology (IT) to construction, and it is growing. In addition, some project management careers may require different degrees or courses of study, but many fields may only require a high school diploma or equivalent certification for entry. As a result, starting…
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