Project Prioritization: Stop Working on the Wrong Projects!
Ask five different colleagues what they think the most important project in your organization should be and you will get five different answers. We’re going to break down three of the most common prioritization methods so you can determine which one is right for your organization.
A+ for Meisterplans Project Timeline Modifications and Resourcing
Learn more about the recent Meisterplan review by Info-Tech analyst, Barry Cousins, including his first impression, how Meisterplan is different from the competition, and his recommendation on who should try Meisterplan.
Introducing Meisterplan’s New VP of Business Development and Alliances
2018 is proving to be an exciting year at Meisterplan. First quarter 2018 was our best quarter yet. With new features being added to Meisterplan including a new user interface that will be unveiled very soon, the tool is getting better all the time. And now, we are very excited to announce that Brian Hintz has joined the Meisterplan team as Vice President of Business Development and Alliances. Keep reading to learn more about Brian.
Project Portfolio Management Works for More Than Just IT
When people hear the term project portfolio management (PPM), many think that it is a process to manage IT projects and investments. However, there is no reason portfolio management principles should only be applied to IT. In this blog post, we discuss why project portfolio management makes sense for multiple areas of business and not just IT.
5 Things a PMO Manager Should Never Say
PMOs are starting to overcome the bad opinions people seemed to have of them in the past. Still, there are things a PMO Manager should avoid saying or doing to increase support, respect and cooperation with project teams. Here is my list of five things a PMO manager shouldn't say or do, and possible alternatives to ensure the success of your PMO.
Improve Employee Utilization to Increase Productivity and Job Satisfaction
Simply adding more employees to a project team doesn't mean the project will be completed better or faster. Instead, completing the project sooner depends on how the tasks are assigned, how well the team works together, and how skilled and knowledgeable the team members are on the topic. Learn ways to improve employee utilization!
Six Reasons Why Project Managers Need PPM
The last thing project managers need is more work, more reporting and more processes. It seems like that is just what introducing PPM would do - add more work. In truth, project portfolio management actually helps project managers. Here are six reasons why project managers need PPM.
The 5 Most Common Resource Management Mistakes
Resource management requires a clear head and a strategic approach. You can not afford many mistakes in resource management - after all, it's about your employees. In this article, we discuss the five most common resource management mistakes and how you can avoid them.
Prioritize Your Projects with the Meisterplan Project Score Feature
With the new project score feature in Meisterplan, it’s easier than ever to design a portfolio where the most important projects are completed first. Read this blog post and watch the video to learn more about this new feature.