5 Things a PMO Manager Should Never Say
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.
Use Resource Management for More than Just Putting Out Fires
When resource management is simply used to put out the fires with no long-term solution you may be stuck in firefighting-mode for the long haul. How can you turn things around?
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. Learn ways to improve employee utilization in this blogpost!
Six Reasons Why Project Managers Need PPM
The last thing project managers need is more work, more reporting, and more processes. Although it may seem counterintuitive, project portfolio management actually helps project managers. Here are six reasons why.
8 Quotes That Make You a Better Project Portfolio Manager
Sometimes you stumble over a phrase that very aptly describes the day-to-day challenges of project portfolio management. The following compilation is a small selection of helpful quotes for those managing project portfolios. Time for some inspiration!
Agile Is Wishful Thinking – Hybrid Is the Reality
The term "agile" is still a buzzword, but very few companies actually use agile project management 100% of the time. In this blog post, we explain why using 100% agile project management methods is wishful thinking, and why a hybrid method is the reality.
Top Meisterplan Charts and Reports for PMOs
We at Meisterplan know which questions PMOs have to answer over and over again. In this post, we will briefly summarize the top reports for PMOs to best support management, resource managers, and project managers.
The 5 Most Common Resource Management Mistakes
Resource management requires a clear head and a strategic approach. In this article, we discuss the five most common resource management mistakes and how you can avoid them.
How Start-Ups Are Transforming Traditional Project Portfolio Management
Traditional project portfolio management is not up to the demands of start-ups. It is too slow for quick decision-making and too complex for data management. Due to the way start-ups work, Lean PPM is now on the rise among these innovators.