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If Agile project methodologies have sparked your interest, you might have some questions about how to put these ideas into practice. What is the recommended size of an Agile team? What are the key roles? How can you empower Agile teams to do their best work? Below, we’ll explore the answers to these questions and […]

In the last couple of blogs, we’ve looked at how Sciforma Vantage can help you plan and deliver your sustainability projects, even in an environment that is constantly evolving. As sustainability has become more of a mainstream consideration for organizations, the need to manage this type of initiative has become more important than ever. But […]

We’re back for a final podcast episode this year with expert Andy Jordan. We’re wrapping up our deep dive into sustainability with a journey into how you can integrate sustainability into all your projects. This is the final podcast episode in our series on sustainability and PPM. We’ve got some articles you should be reading […]

In the last blog entry, we explained how Sciforma Vantage helps you select the right sustainability projects. These are initiatives that align with your sustainability goals and objectives, can be delivered successfully, and integrate with all of the work you also need to complete to achieve your other strategic priorities. In this post, we’re going […]

We’re back with industry expert Andy Jordan for our last couple of mini-sodes for the year. This time we’re taking a deep dive into sustainability and how the right tool can help you achieve it. This is part of our series on sustainability and PPM. We’ve got some articles you should be reading as well, […]

These days sustainability is mainstream, but when I first started managing projects, things were very different. If business leaders then had asked their employees to come up with some ideas for how the organization could become more sustainable, there would have been a whole lot of silence. Then someone would have put their hand up […]

Discover how clear goals combined with a clear view of projects gives your PMO the ability to act decisively. Project Portfolio Management’s (PPM) high-level promise is providing a clear line of sight from the C-suite all the way to the project execution level, hopefully ensuring that a company’s strategy is being supported by choosing the […]

Discover how better decision-making, stakeholder vale, and repeatable success contribute to the successful adoption of PPM. In this post, we explore the five major benefits of adopting an effective PPPM/PMO strategy. These include: Now let’s explore each of these benefits in greater detail. #1 Better Decision Making Our first bucket of PMO benefits concerns its […]

Discover the PPM best practices that have long been benefitting PMO leaders and ways to build on those best practices for further growth and advancement. Every business is different and every PMO is unique. There is not recipe for what size or level a PMO should be at based on the size of the organization […]

Anyone involved in project management has likely heard the term “Agile.” It encompasses various project management approaches, frameworks, systems, and values. We’ve compiled this Agile methodology glossary to explain some important terms. Quick Review: What is the Agile Methodology? Agile processes refer to a project management style originally aimed at streamlining software development projects. The […]

Gallup recently reported that engaged employees – those who feel involved in and enthusiastic about their work – are at a record high. That’s good news, right? Well, not really. You see, that record high is just 23%. Less than one in four employees feel engaged at work. If that’s your organization, your leaders should […]

When I say ‘it’s a plan, it’s supposed to be wrong’, what do I actually mean? And beyond that, what makes a good project plan? When I first started managing projects, I noticed that some of my colleagues believed the goal was to start and finish every task on time while using only the estimated […]