Project & Portfolio Management - Blueprints

Avoid Project Management Pitfalls

To achieve greater likelihood that your project will stay on track, watch out for the four big pitfalls: scope creep, failure to obtain stakeholder commitment, inability to...

Use Applications Metrics That Matter

Applications management is a delicate balance, and metrics help maintain that balance. It all begins with measuring quality and customer satisfaction.

IT Project Management Lite

If your organization designates people “project managers” but doesn’t allocate time to project management duties, you can use this blueprint to find the right balance of...
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Formalize Project Portfolio Management for Small Enterprise

Small enterprise IT leaders face unique challenges when it comes to successfully executing projects. Increase the manageability and value of your IT projects with a PPM...
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Select and Implement an IT PPM Solution

Use this blueprint to plan and carry out your PPM solution selection and implementation project. This blueprint will help you choose the solution that is most appropriate...
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Tame the Project Backlog

Treat your project backlog like an investment: if you’re going to put time and money into keeping one, ensure that you’re investing wisely and getting a good return in...
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Master the Art of Stakeholder Management in Small Enterprise Environments

Stakeholder management is something everyone does, but unfortunately few people actually do well. Taking the time to properly identify critical stakeholders and...

Reduce Time to Consensus With an Accelerated Business Case

Build a compelling business case for the procurement of an enterprise application that demonstrates the drivers for decision making in your organization, provides decision...
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Fund Innovation with a Minimum Viable Business Case

Most IT projects are not delivering on their expected value because the costs and benefits of technology solutions are often difficult to predict. The CIO needs a...
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Set a Strategic Course of Action for the PMO in 100 Days

New PMOs frequently suffer from poorly defined mandates and a lack of leadership vision. Don’t flounder in your new role as PMO director. Hit the ground running to...
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