Demystifying Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Project Portfolio Management is a critical concept and tool for IT Managers. Have you cut through the hype so you can use this tool?
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Project Portfolio Management is a critical concept and tool for IT Managers. Have you cut through the hype so you can use this tool?
This article explores the Knowledge-based e-Business model and its importance for organizations, including key decisions to make before implementation.
More often than not, “first impressions” make all the difference. Your opportunity to make this critical “first impression” on an IT Strategy project is with the “kick off” communication. Are you hitting it spot on? Or, are you busily creating a disaster for yourself and your organization?
Last week we looked at the importance of the IT Strategy “kick off” communication and the 5 questions it must address. This week, we will discuss each of the 5 questions and how to answer them for success!
Previously, we discussed the importance of the “kick off” communication. We also talked about the steps to create a killer kick off letter. In this article, we will discuss how to avoid common pitfalls.
Ever wonder what happens when business and IT are not aligned? Well, like most other things in life, there are symptoms of misalignment. Monitoring them and analyzing them can help you avert disaster.
The disconnect between business and IT is often lamented. A lot is spoken and written about this chasm. Ostensibly, a lot is done to bridge it. Yet, most would agree the chasm still exists.
What is the purpose of a vision statement for IT? This article examines how a vision can accelerate the business value generated by an IT Organization.
Of late, there is a lot of emphasis on IT ROI. While this is commendable, extending this argument to convert the IT Organization into a profit center is taking it to another extreme. For example, are HR, finance, and marketing profit centers? Why not?
Why does IT Strategy work sometimes and not others?