Helping Project Managers Get Their Groove Back:
Of all the roles within a professional and consulting services organization, the role of project manager is the most misused, misunderstood and undervalued of all the delivery roles. In addition, PMs are facing changing delivery dynamics brought on by the rise of SaaS solutions and virtualization and globalization of project teams. Ask yourself… are your project managers in step with your delivery strategy?
The Top 10 Reasons Projects Fail:
While we all generally know what a pitfall is in the business world and understand that they should be avoided, the most obvious traps are still sometimes the ones we fall into – especially when managing projects with dozens of competing priorities that distract us and take our eyes off the trail ahead. This white paper will identify the top 10 reasons projects fail and focus on how to avoid these common project management pitfalls.
Successfully Managing Project Expectations:
We all want successful projects. Even with a good plan, a good team and a good client, projects can be viewed as failures or fall short due to missed or misaligned expectations. This paper lists top five practices for successfully managing project expectations. As you review the list, we challenge you to assess how capable and mature you and your organization are at executing these practices.
Making the Case for a PMO:
PMOs are misunderstood creatures. The first challenge in gaining acceptance of PMOs is conveying their value. The fact is there is a strong correlation between the existence of a PMO and project success. Second, not all PMOs are the same. Each organization is different, and PMOs can be structured to meet the unique needs of each organization. The bottom line is this: if you do not have a PMO, create one. If you have an ineffective one, double down and make it better. This paper will help you make the case for having a PMO and provide guidance on how to get started on your path to an impactful PMO.