What Drives Project Success? Reflect on your most recent successful project, and think about what contributed to its success. Was it a clear plan? Access to the right resources at…
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November 8, 2024 |
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What Drives Organizational Change? First of all, I want to examine the different types of strategic change an organization can face before identifying frameworks for implementing change. Balogun and Hope-Hailey’s…
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November 7, 2024 |
7 min read
The essence of this approach is presented as an infographic with more information on each step below. 5 Ways to Improve Decision-Making This structured process of decision making helps improve…
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November 5, 2024 |
7 min read
To be an effective leader, you need first to know yourself and be self-aware. Applying models such as the Enneagram to project leadership can radically improve management, collaboration, and communication,…
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November 1, 2024 |
7 min read
Overview Communication in professional environments is hard. It’s even harder when you’re part of a distributed, remote team. While the concept of remote working isn’t new, many organizations were forced…
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October 31, 2024 |
13 min read
Overview One of my first major projects exceeded its timeline and budget for a simple reason. The team jumped straight into the work without planning the tasks needed to deliver…
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The objective of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is to determine the optimal mix and sequencing of proposed projects. This aims to achieve the organization’s overall business goals, typically expressed in…
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October 30, 2024 |
12 min read
Delivering successful projects enables organizations to reach their strategic goals quickly with enhanced long-term commercial results. Connecting projects to organizational strategy can improve projects in several areas, including: Preparation of…
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October 29, 2024 |
8 min read
BrightWork 365 enables tracking and reporting of key tasks and statuses, providing visibility and securing buy-in from relevant stakeholders. Establishing a project management office (PMO) is considered a best practice,…
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October 25, 2024 |
9 min read
Effective communication is the essence of team collaboration and project management, particularly when working remotely or as part of a hybrid team. No matter when or where your project team…
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October 23, 2024 |
11 min read
Why projects fail and how project management standards drive long-term success Many projects fail due to common issues such as poor alignment, lack of executive support, and unclear project requirements…
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October 21, 2024 |
8 min read
Project portfolio management (PPM) helps organizations deliver projects to support strategic goals and business objectives. It’s about the right projects at the right time. Of course, even when the best…
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October 19, 2024 |
12 min read
A project is only as successful as the people behind it. While leaders often choose people for project teams simply based on their bandwidth or specialized knowledge, this is not…
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October 17, 2024 |
6 min read
Some project managers tend to focus more on issue or risk management rather than giving equal focus to the four areas of RAID for project management (Risk, Assumptions, Issues, and…
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October 16, 2024 |
13 min read
Collaborate on projects in one place with Microsoft Teams and BrightWork 365 Work seamlessly from anywhere, with BrightWork 365 and Microsoft Teams. BRIGHTWORK 365 DEMO Effective project portfolio management (PPM)…
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October 15, 2024 |
12 min read
Reports are arguably the most valuable management tool available to project teams and stakeholders. Below are just seven benefits of reporting. And believe me, there are many more where these…
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October 14, 2024 |
5 min read
For many, myself included, being part of a team and all that comes with it – project team collaboration, problem-solving, healthy conflict, help, learning, fun – influence how happy we…
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October 11, 2024 |
10 min read
Collaborate on projects in one place with Microsoft Teams and BrightWork 365 Work seamlessly from anywhere, with BrightWork 365 and Microsoft Teams. BRIGHTWORK 365 DEMO Managing projects can often feel…
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October 9, 2024 |
19 min read
Why Conflict Arises in Project Teams and How to Manage It Conflict is an inevitable part of our personal and professional lives. Individual opinions, ideas, beliefs, and personalities clash for…
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October 7, 2024 |
11 min read
How Project Management Solves Complex Problems Project Management, in layman’s terms, is how organizations or individuals solve problems. It is a problem solving process that ensures teams are focusing on…
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October 4, 2024 |
10 min read
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. Inevitably,…
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October 2, 2024 |
10 min read
Building your project team is not just about skills and experiences. You also need to make sure that the team is balanced and can collaborate together to avoid any conflicts.…
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A Project Management Office (PMO), also known as a Portfolio Management Office or Program Management Office, is an organizational entity that oversees project management and standardizes project-related governance. The PMO…
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September 30, 2024 |
11 min read
Driving Business Transformation with Project Portfolio Management When implemented correctly, project portfolio management (PPM) transforms organizational approaches to project management and business growth. PPM ensures organizations execute the right projects at…
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September 25, 2024 |
20 min read