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Executive Report
Tools
Enterprise Technology Solutions
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IT Spending to Rebound in 2010
(February 9)
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After declining 8.2 percent in 2009, IT spending in the United States will grow 6.6 percent in 2010 to $568 billion, according to a new report by Forrester.
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Global Resource Planning
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Jeanne Urich and David Hofferberth
(November 30)
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Globalization is driving professional service organizations of all sizes to adapt their processes and consider integrated resource planning solutions that can improve financial visibility and operational efficiency while maintaining a hands-on project management touch.[more]
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Who Are Your Stakeholders?
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Drew Davison
(September 21)
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Your chances of success in any major change initiative are directly linked to the capabilities, commitment and experiences of the stakeholders involved. Do you have any idea who these influencers and decision-makers are — really? Here’s an assessment checklist covering a range of important attributes to help you find out.[more]
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5 Ingredients in the EVM Secret Sauce
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Chris Bell
(August 17)
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Here are five challenges often encountered during earned value management implementations, and the steps that your organization should take to avoid or overcome them.[more]
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Introduction to COBIT
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Haydn Thomas
(June 22)
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An overview of the COBIT framework, which takes a top-down approach to IT governance with emphasis on four PPM-related areas: planning and organization; acquisition and implementation; delivery and support; and monitoring and evaluation.[more]
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PMBOK & PRINCE
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Haydn Thomas and Julie Tilke
(May 18)
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An overview of the project management discipline’s two leading structured approaches, and the PMO’s role in supporting each.[more]
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Forecast: Cloudy
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Bill Chamberlain
(March 16)
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Cloud computing is coming, but not as soon as the hype might suggest. From security to reliability, there are a number of concerns that must be resolved before organizations will commit to full-scale adoption. Here are the top 10 barriers to enterprise cloud computing, and what it will take to make the trend a business reality.[more]
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Customizing Your Project Pre-Check
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Drew Davison
(February 16)
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Wrapping up our series on developing a decision-making process to manage complex change initiatives, here are guidelines for customizing a project pre-check framework to optimize its value for your organization.[more]
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So Many Choices
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Projects@Work
(January 1)
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Projects@Work has developed the PPM Software Evaluation Tool, a comprehensive set of questions and parameters for organizations to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution. And before you make a final decision, make sure you have come to your conclusion with these additional guidelines in mind.[more]
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PPM 101: Monthly Reviews
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Tom Mochal
(November 17)
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Portfolio managers must monitor and review the project portfolio on a regular basis, from business cases to resource availability, to make sure that work will proceed according to plan. This includes evaluating work in progress and revalidating or re-forecasting future efforts.[more]
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