Project Performance Management: How to Deal with Poor Project Performers
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by Jeff Collins
Many organizations have a difficult time with project performance management, especially when it comes to managing poor project performers. This could be for a variety of reasons. The management staff may not like the conflict. The poor performers might also be well liked by the staff. In many cases the managers might prefer to try…
Read moreProject Management Software Improves Oil and Gas Industry Project Delivery
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Oil and gas industry projects are multi-faceted and always changing, so managers no longer use white boards and sticky notes to track progress. For assurance of project delivery success, a system is required that will provide you with visibility and control of your work. Whatever the size of your oil and gas company, project management software…
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Professional Development Options and Courses for Project Managers
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by Jeff Collins
Growing your career as a project manager requires you to constantly expand your knowledge. While thousands of books and courses have been created to improve your professional development, understanding what options exist is still complicated.You need to know which professional development options and courses will be the most beneficial for your career. 1. Local Certifications…
Read moreKey Ingredients of a Successful Project Delivery Team
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If you want to put together a successful project delivery team, you’ll definitely need to keep a few key things in mind. Many people assume that a project delivery team is only as good as the person who is leading it. While the project manager is certainly an important element, he or she is really…
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How to Build a Project Management Office From Scratch
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by Jeff Collins
Most think of a project management office (PMO) as an easy-to-organize group of leaders within a project. In some cases, this may be true. However, building a PMO from scratch requires careful attention to detail and standard processes. Fortunately, you can simplify the process by following these steps. Step 1: Define What Type of Project…
Read moreWhy You Should Be Improving Project Management Maturity to Increase Value
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For business to understand how to improve processes to better impact business outcomes, they must measure their project management maturity. The connection between process maturity and the value a project delivers is something that must be given attention. Project management maturity looks at a combination of people, processes and tools to create a model that…
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Why Quality Is a Critical Component of Project Scope
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by Joe Somerville
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,…
Read moreWhy Project Visibility Should Be Your First Focus
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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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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…
Read moreWhat Is the ROI of BPM?
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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 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…
Read more7 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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