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Applying PM Principles

It's all well and good to hear from the authorities on theories of project management, but how can you actually take those theories and apply them to your projects?

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Think Scenario/Event Conditional Plans for 2011
- by Michael Wood
The year is almost half over, so it's time to think about needs and objectives for next year. Follow these planning guidelines for CIOs to make sure you have all your business bases covered.

Who Needs PMO?
- by Michael Wood
PMO isn't for everyone. There's a very valid argument that it creates a needless layer of bureaucracy for some organizations. For others, however, it can salvage success from failing projects. Here's how to tell if--and when--you can benefit from PMO, and some tips on how to make it work.

What's It Worth?: Measuring the PMO
- by Michael Wood
At the end of the day, the real measure of a PMO’s effectiveness is the degree to which it improves the speed, cost and consistency of project success. Here's how to evaluate that effectiveness.

Making It Simple
- by Demian Entrekin
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) can be the key to keeping the complexity in your project-driven organization from devolving into full-blown crisis.

The Imperative of IT Business Planning
- by Michael Wood
Business planning isn't just a good idea if you have the time, it's an essential part of getting projects and budgets approved and keeping your IT department in good standing within your organization. Plus, it's a rare opportunity for CIOs to write their own playbook.

IT Governance Doesn't Have to Cost an Arm and a Leg
- by Michael R. Wood
Despite the emphasis on IT Governance in corporations, many CIOs and CFOs still see money as an object. For many small to medium companies, implementation seems just too expensive. Here's some good news for those of you with budget restrictions who recognize the must-have nature of IT Governance.

Managing Quality and the Contracted Supplier
- by Andrew Makar, PMP
The following recommendations will help keep quality management in mind before the company contracts with a supplier for services.

Quantifying Quality
- by Mike Donoghue
When possible, the effectiveness of a quality assurance management program involves three interconnected components.

Outsourcing Quality Management: Do’s and Don’ts
- by George Najm and Andrew Makar, PMP
Before entering into a quality management outsourcing effort, organizations should consider the following do’s and don’ts.

Building a Framework for Quality
- by Michael R. Wood
Quality has to be one of the most elusive and vague concepts a person or organization can deal with. Perhaps this is because quality comes in many flavors and is so dependent upon its context. So how does IT develop a framework for quality if it is so indefinable?



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