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.
Project Portfolio Management and the 80/20 Rule
Applying the 80/20 rule to your project portfolio management may force you to ask the question: if 20% of the process and functions bring 80% of the results, then why should we make everything so complicated? Learn more in this blogpost.
An Effective PMO Guarantees Project Success
Whether a project is considered successful or not differs from company to company, and sometimes even within departments. Marco Weiss from Eurogroup Consulting explains six characteristics of an effective PMO for increased project success.
Detailed Planning for the Perfect Project Portfolio – Let’s Get Real!
In this blogpost, Dr. Joerg Leute makes the argument against super-algorithms, and instead suggests focusing on agile methods and Project Management Offices to manage your organization's initiatives.