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Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 06-Mar-08 Michael Krigsman has written an interesting article on the ZDNET blog suggesting that while Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools can be useful, they are not the answer on their own. He suggests that from the perspective of IT failures, PPM brings discipline to four keyContinue reading “IT Project Failures – reducing them using PPM”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 26-Feb-08 This post has been prepared by the ProjExc Manufacturing and Supply Chain Specialist, Clifford Hobbs. It is an excerpt from a more detailed review of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to improve business performance, which no doubt come to light in future posts on theContinue reading “Six Sigma”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 25-Feb-08 At ProjExc we are often asked to provide Project Management tools. This is one question where we answer “no”, but for a good reason. There is no, “one size fits all solution”. We believe that it is crucial to get the process right for theContinue reading “Looking for PM Tools – where do you start?”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 19-Feb-08 A number of clients have asked us recently for help in sourcing and adapting online project management functionality, in support of their project process. A little research has thrown up a plethora of tools which work at a broad range of levels. They include theContinue reading “Online PM Tools”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 14-Feb-08 I recently read a great article on ZDNET providing advice to IT managers challenged by the common problem of reaction overtaking their proaction.  The advice in summary provides 10 great tips: 1. Spend time (and money) developing your people 2. Get to know what yourContinue reading “10 Tips for Great IT Managers”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 21-Jan-08 PRINCE2™ PM METHODOLOGY Welcome to the launch issue of the new ProjExc Newsletter. Sent out monthly, the newsletter discusses a range of Project Management related topics, and shares ProjExc related news. This month we look at how a pragmatic approach to project management can beContinue reading “PRINCE2™ Methodology”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 21-Jan-08 It is important that we practice what we preach. Managing projects keeps our consultants (or as we like to call them ProjExcineers) fresh, bringing “best practice” to real projects and consulting assignments alike. At ProjExc we will only provide professional interim managers with considerable experienceContinue reading “PM Resourcing”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 21-Jan-08 At ProjExc we will start to help your organisation to develop its Project Management Capability with a systems review, finding what’s right for your business, rather than forcing you into prescriptive ways. We work with what we call the 3 elements for Project Excellence –Continue reading “PM Development”