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IT is often placed between a rock and a hard place when pressured by the business to force new projects through the pipeline. Business leaders just want to know when their projects can start and when they will be completed, leaving it up to IT...

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One of the first steps in preparing for global data center integration is to gather a list of all inventories. A comprehensive inventory of applications and infrastructure at all global data centers is essential to determining what needs to be...

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Regardless of how the global data center was acquired, data center integration is a large and complex project that requires a prioritized step-by-step plan that includes resourcing and budget analysis.

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The project team, project manager, and project sponsor must be on the same page at all times. Regular meetings and active communication are imperative, but without summaries in writing, many stakeholders may forget or miss key points. Use this...

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The beginning stages of the project are dedicated to working out the details of the project task schedule. Take advantage of this template to determine and create a detailed report outlining the project milestones.

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Keeping the team informed is critical to project health. Project teams should participate in regular meetings to communicate project status, identify issues, and track performance. Use a meeting agenda during these gatherings to ensure the...

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Satisfaction with IT project outcomes is very low. Effective project management is critical yet organizations resist it.

Several factors differentiate project success from project failure. Avoid common project pitfalls with diagnostic questions and follow best practice guidelines to improve project success rates.

Vendor selection is the most important step when implementing Project Management (PM) software. The solution must be aligned to business goals, current circumstances and future agenda, and it must keep the end users in mind. Understand the...

In order for Project Management (PM) software to be a success, the enterprise must have an enforced PM process and methodology in place. Full user buy-in is a must in order for the implementation to be a success. The recommendations in this note...

Many IT and business leaders have difficulty correctly defining the scope of Project Management. Others confuse Enterprise Portfolio Management and Project Portfolio Management with one another, and with good reason: even vendors blur the lines...

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There are several things that must be under control before the enterprise moves into the vendor selection process for Project Management (PM) software. This tool lists the necessary steps that must be taken before a PM tool can be implemented....

It is necessary for organizations to efficiently track and manage company-wide IT projects: ad-hoc project management (PM) is the way of the past. Determine enterprise need and then take the essential steps to implementing a successful...

Enterprises that can best benefit from the adoption of Project Management (PM) tools are those with an organized PM process and methodology in place. Only PM teams with full user buy-in tend to realize the full benefit of collaboration tools....

Project Management (PM) software is a growing necessity within all enterprises. The fundamental features offered by many PM software solutions are intended to assist with scheduling, budget management, resource management, and collaboration...

The most integral step of Project Management software implementation is vendor selection. Business goals, current circumstances and future agenda, as well as end users must take precedence throughout the selection process. Define requirements...

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Before the enterprise moves into the vendor selection phase for Project Management (PM) software, there are several factors that must be considered. This assessment tool lists important processes that must be undertaken before implementing a PM...

Effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is fundamental to the success of any enterprise. Market leading software solutions offer structured project and portfolio management functionality, robust reporting, full-bodied resource management,...

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Finding an appropriate Project Management (PM) software solution can be difficult - especially when time and monetary budgets are tight and the project board seems never-ending. It is even more difficult for companies with little experience in...

Project Management (PM) is essential for keeping a project team on time, on budget, and operating efficiently. The best-of-breed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) PM solutions discussed in this vendor landscape contain similar features for structured...

Project Management (PM) is an integral part of lending transparency to IT projects, and it is essential to keeping the team on track. Structured PM, resource management, reporting features, and more can be found in the best-of-breed PM solutions...

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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...

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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....

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Planning a project can be an overwhelming task, further complicated by the expectations of a heavy and formal PM process. Before becoming immersed in a project, it is essential to have a firm understanding of how the PM process should be carried out.

While a formal Project Management Office can be seen as an expensive luxury, for enterprises in the financial services sector the value such bodies represent more than outweigh their cost. Compliance pressures necessitate the greater level of...

Closing a project is the last phase of the project lifecycle. Use Info-Tech's five steps to project closure to prevent projects from lingering or developing into new projects, and to investigate important lessons learned for use on future projects.

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A project post mortem is an essential component of the project closure phase. Use Info-Tech's Project Post Mortem Report Template to help complete this important document.

Selecting the best project management methodology is an important decision for any organization. Adopting the wrong method can be disastrous for projects. Take the time to understand the importance of project management methodologies and become...

Impact Research

Maturity in the three fundamental elements of Project Management is proven to deliver improved overall project performance, increased realization of benefits, and improved project manager performance. This report will identify contributors to...