A short while ago I posted some criticism on the new ‘Practice Guide for the Governance of Portfolios, Programs, and Projects’. The core...
Performing beyond the project contract
They've long been a critical component of the business process, but traditional contract agreements are increasingly becoming inadequate....
Project portfolio management versus project ERP
What is project portfolio management (PPM) software? How does it deliver value to a project-driven enterprise in a way that is different...
Role of the enterprise in driving projects
As Charles Darwin recognised in the animal kingdom, it is not the strongest or the most intelligent of the species that survives; it is...
Ethics, governance and the individual project manager
At the simplest level, ethics can be though of as using an effective ‘moral compass’ and knowing the ‘right thing to do’ in any given...
Identifying and treating risk in a project portfolio
While many organisations undertake a risk-based assessment when determining which projects or programs to include in their portfolio of...
Evaluating a program management office
Many organisations have contemplated or implemented program management as a means of managing interrelated projects within their...
Business transformation for government projects
In today’s government environment, where change is constant and where the focus is on delivering increased levels of value to citizens,...
Benchmarking and project strategy
Benchmarking has become an organisational catchphrase in recent years, but there is still room for improvement when it comes to doing it...
Measuring project client profitability
In their efforts to maintain business viability—and keep staff gainfully employed—some project-oriented businesses can be tempted to take...