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IT needs to understand the needs and requirements of the business in order to deliver value.

A strong communication capability between the business and IT ensures the alignment of business requirements with delivered IT functionality and value. Use this storyboard to understand common barriers to effective requirements management,...

Requirements management is a difficult but critical stage in the IT project. This tool will assess the current health of your organization's requirements gathering methods. Based on your answers, the overall health of your requirements gathering...

Establishing metrics can be a sizeable undertaking. New IT leaders need to get their hands on some solid numbers fast to help build credibility and identify key areas for change. Get a few descriptive metrics in place in your early weeks on the...

Projects have a much higher probability of success if Project Managers (PMs) are given autonomy and take personal responsibility for all aspects of project planning and management. Empower project managers with effective training for managing...

(By Info-Tech Analysts Morgan Chmara, and Sarah Kearse- Printed with permission from Processor magazine www.processor.com) Let's be honest, no project ever moves forward without a hitch here and there. It seems like there is always the need for...

For many organizations, accurately allocating resources among projects can be a time-consuming and challenging task. Constrained by budget, time frames, and personnel, IT leaders must carefully select the best projects to optimize the use of...

For many organizations, projects in IT environments are a critical part of daily operations. Constrained by budget, time frames, and personnel, IT leaders must carefully select the best projects to align with organizational goals and objectives....

Although moving to a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) can enhance business and IT agility, the sheer complexity and scope of the migration make this a potentially pitfall-ridden process. When embarking on an enterprise SOA initiative, IT...

A contingency fund is a necessary part of any project budget and serves to mitigate the risk of uncertainty and unexpected increases in costs. Understand what it is, why all projects need them, how to request one, and how to manage it in order...