Billy Guinan

Working with a range of B2B SaaS project portfolio management software for nearly 15 years, Billy specializes in best practices and methods of how to leverage Microsoft 365, Teams, Power Platform, and SharePoint to make project management easier. His focus areas are Collaborative Project Management and Template-Driven Project Management on the Microsoft platform. Beyond all things BrightWork, Billy enjoys reading, trying to golf, and walking his pug named Nova.

56 Articles by Billy Guinan

Project Reporting

How to Track Project Metrics on SharePoint

Easy access to accurate data is key to project performance, helping to improve visibility, collaboration, and decision-making. Watch: Portfolio Reporting with BrightWork for SharePoint On-Premises Project metrics and…

Billy Guinan | January 17, 2022 | 5 min read

Hybrid Work | Task Management

3 Ways BrightWork Makes Task Management Easier in SharePoint

Project teams who work remotely or in a hybrid model need a few key items to deliver work successfully: accountability, clear direction around tasks, and an easy way to track…

Billy Guinan | December 20, 2021 | 6 min read

Collaboration | Free Template

7 Components of an Effective SharePoint Project Management Site

Microsoft SharePoint can be configured to mimic project management processes and provide a complete collaborative workspace for project teams. Try these tips with your free SharePoint project management template!…

Billy Guinan | November 22, 2021 | 5 min read

BrightWork

Common SharePoint Project Management Challenges Solved by BrightWork

SharePoint On-Premises is an incredible collaborative tool that can be extended for project management. Reach your PPM goals faster with BrightWork for SharePoint On-Premises [Watch short demo] Leveraging…

Billy Guinan | November 15, 2021 | 7 min read

SharePoint

Using SharePoint for Project Management – An Overview

SharePoint On-Premises is an amazing collaborative platform where teams can organize their work and move projects forward. See how to improve project and portfolio management with BrightWork for SharePoint…

Billy Guinan | October 13, 2021 | 7 min read

BrightWork 365

BrightWork 365 – A New Project and Portfolio Solution for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform

Today, BrightWork launched BrightWork 365, a project and portfolio management solution for Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform. BrightWork 365 allows organizations to leverage Microsoft 365 apps for project…

Billy Guinan | October 6, 2021 | 4 min read

Portfolio Management

A Brief Introduction to Project Portfolio Governance

Trying to run successful project management in an organization without knowing what projects are underway, what projects are planned, and who is doing which work is like flying blind. …

Billy Guinan | July 26, 2021 | 5 min read

SharePoint

How BrightWork Use SharePoint for Marketing Project Management

I’m the BrightWork Marketing Team Lead. And like any team in every organization, we have work to track and projects to deliver. We have marketing campaigns to run, content to…

Billy Guinan | July 19, 2021 | 13 min read

Portfolio Management

Launching a Project Management Office: Implementation and Improvement

Launching a project management office is a major endeavor. In this series of articles, I have outlined a five-step approach to make the journey easier. See how to track portfolio…

Billy Guinan | July 12, 2021 | 4 min read

Portfolio Management

Launching a Project Management Office: Establish and Evolve

In this series of articles on launching a successful project management office, I’ve explained how to assess the current status of projects in your organization, determine your PMO strategy, and what actions as…

Billy Guinan | July 5, 2021 | 3 min read

Portfolio Management

Launching a Project Management Office: Initiation

In a previous article, I outlined a five-step approach to launching a successful project management office in your organization. See how to quickly launch your PMO with BrightWork PPM Software for SharePoint…

Billy Guinan | June 21, 2021 | 3 min read

Portfolio Management

Launching a Project Management Office: Assessment and Strategy

A project management office (PMO) is typically responsible for designing and implementing a standardized approach to project management within an organization. Free video demo: BrightWork PPM Software for SharePoint On-Premises [Watch…

Billy Guinan | June 14, 2021 | 5 min read

SharePoint

3 Ways to Get Your Projects Under Control Using SharePoint Templates

SharePoint On-Premises is a highly collaborative platform that can be leveraged to provide a centralized project and portfolio management solution in any organization. Watch a free demo of BrightWork…

Billy Guinan | May 26, 2021 | 6 min read

Portfolio Management

4 Benefits of Managing Your Project Management Office With SharePoint

A Project Management Office (PMO) is a group or department within a business responsible for defining and maintaining project management standards throughout the organization. See how BrightWork can help…

Billy Guinan | May 10, 2021 | 7 min read

Hybrid Work | SharePoint

5 Ways to Improve Team Collaboration with SharePoint

Using SharePoint On-Premises for project management can help develop a culture of collaboration within your project team, regardless of their location. Manage work and communication with your remote team…

Billy Guinan | March 29, 2021 | 5 min read

Hybrid Work | SharePoint

5 Ways to Improve Project Communication with SharePoint

In order for a project to be successful, project stakeholders need to know what is happening at all times. Keep your team in the loop with a free SharePoint…

Billy Guinan | March 4, 2021 | 5 min read

Hybrid Work | SharePoint

Collaborate and Manage Projects From Anywhere With SharePoint

With the shift to remote project management, teams are developing new routines and ways of working together. Collaborate in one place with your free SharePoint Project Management Template [Access…

Billy Guinan | December 4, 2020 | 6 min read

SharePoint

Manage Small Projects with the Projects and Work Tracker

In many organizations, the only projects that get formally tracked are large, complicated projects. Easily manage your projects with a free SharePoint project management template They tend to…

Billy Guinan | November 16, 2020 | 5 min read

Free Template

5 Easy Steps for Introducing Project Management to Your Team

According to research conducted by the Project Management Institute, organizations waste an average of $97 million for every $1 billion invested, due to poor project performance. Download your SharePoint…

Billy Guinan | June 17, 2020 | 7 min read

Free Template

Top 5 Features in the Free SharePoint Project Management Template

These days, it’s all about collaborative project management. It’s about working better and more efficiently with your team to move projects forward. But managing a project isn’t easy. That’s why…

Billy Guinan | April 9, 2020 | 6 min read

Portfolio Management

FedRAMP SaaS-Compliant Project Management Office JumpStart

Government information technology solutions are often legacy systems that have been in place for a long time. These legacy systems are outdated, insecure, and costly to maintain, making a drive…

Billy Guinan | February 28, 2020 | 5 min read

SharePoint | Workflows

BrightWork and Nintex: Faster Project Management on SharePoint

Nintex is a point-and-click workflow automation tool used to automate and optimize a wide range of business processes on various platforms, including SharePoint. Webinar recording: Automating Project Processes with…

Billy Guinan | February 5, 2020 | 4 min read

Portfolio Management

How to Standardize Government Project Management with SharePoint

Federal, State, and Local Government organizations always have several projects and initiatives underway at any given time. Deliver better projects faster with a secure and efficient project management template…

Billy Guinan | April 19, 2019 | 5 min read

Portfolio Management

6 Capabilities That Make SharePoint the Best Tool for Project Management

Microsoft SharePoint On-Premises is an incredible tool for document management and information sharing. But, it is also a practical and popular tool for project management. Get more from SharePoint…

Billy Guinan | December 31, 2018 | 4 min read

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