Project Management

11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment.

By Stephanie Overby

05 Dec 202311 mins

BudgetCloud ManagementIT Governance

Articles

A tsunami of IT project disasters is on the horizon

No garden-variety u2018over budget and behind scheduleu2019 project failures here. Weu2019re talking spectacular failures that disrupt supply chains, delay the reporting of financials, and blow up the careers of seemingly competent executives.

By John Belden

04 Feb 2022

Systems IntegratorsERP SystemsProject Management

7 tips for containing project scope

Curtailing scope creep is always top of mind for project managers. Here's how to ensure your project meets its intended purpose, goals, and scope requirements.

By Moira Alexander

31 Jan 2022 5 mins

Project Management

What is TQM? A company-wide strategy for customer satisfaction

Total quality management (TQM) helps bring your entire organization together with one main goal: continually improving processes and products to ensure customer satisfaction.

By Sarah K. White

20 Jan 2022 6 mins

IT Governance FrameworksProject ManagementIT Leadership

What is Kanban? Workflow management simplified

Kanban helps organizations focus on specific tasks until completion. This simple workflow management system is an effective method for fostering collaboration and productivity.

By Sarah K. White

11 Jan 2022 7 mins

IT Governance FrameworksAgile DevelopmentProject Management

8 essential skills of elite project managers

Project managers are sought after due to their well-developed technical skills, but these essential skills can make you stand out as an elite contender.

By Moira Alexander

07 Jan 2022

IT SkillsProject Management

Top 11 agile tools for project management

Keep your projects humming with these tools geared for teams committed to agile practices and workflows.

By Peter Wayner

30 Sep 2021 16 mins

Agile DevelopmentProject ManagementEnterprise Applications

SAFe certification: Launch your Scaled Agile Framework career

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) helps large organizations leverage the benefits of agile, making those who have SAFe certification in demand. Here's how to kick off your SAFe career in the right direction.

By Moira Alexander

02 Aug 2021 12 mins

CertificationsAgile DevelopmentProject Management

CSM certification: Cost, requirements, what you need to know

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process.

By Moira Alexander

27 Jul 2021 7 mins

CertificationsIT SkillsProject Management

7 new rules of project management

COVID-19 has greatly affected the future of work and how teams collaborate to get projects done, resulting in significant changes in the skills and strategies necessary to succeed as a project manager.

By Christina Wood

14 Jul 2021 11 mins

Project ManagementIT Leadership

CAPM certification: Cost, salary, training, and more

The Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification is a great starting point for accelerate your project management career. Cost, salary expectations, training u2014 hereu2019s what you need to know.

By Moira Alexander

13 Jul 2021 7 mins

CertificationsIT SkillsProject Management

What is project portfolio management? Aligning projects to business goals

PPM is a process in which an organization's projects are evaluated to ensure strategic alignment with company goals. To achieve companywide objectives, project managers and executives must understand PPM's benefits, best practices, and software.

By Moira Alexander

24 Jun 2021 8 mins

Project ManagementIT Leadership