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As a business-driven PMO, the decisions you make can directly influence organizational success. That means that you need forward-facing data that empowers you to manage portfolios and programs in ways that support your strategic goals. A PMO dashboard is a great way to ensure that data is always available and actionable. Below, we break down […]

If your organization is rapidly growing, you probably understand the fine line between scaling operations and overloading your team all too well. Even when things are going well, without a project management system in place, you might find yourself “stuck in the mud” or treading water to stay afloat. Our essential PPM tools list can […]

So far in this short blog series on preventing burnout, we’ve looked at what causes it and why organizations sometimes create environments where it is likely to occur. We have also seen how a project portfolio management (PPM) solution like Sciforma Vantage can help prevent problems. In this final blog in the series, we’re going […]

It’s a topic that never fails to spark some debate. Can you use a RACI matrix for Agile methodologies? Agile philosophies prioritize flexibility and collaboration over rigid structures and independent work. RACI matrices are organizational tools for assigning responsibilities to individuals. So, how can they work together? Here’s how you can integrate RACI and Agile […]

In the last blog we looked at what caused burnout, and why it was frequently a particular problem for high performance teams.  No one wants to create burnout in individuals or teams, but the absence of a comprehensive project portfolio management (PPM) solution such as Sciforma Vantage make it a much more likely outcome.  In […]

There’s nothing like wasted time for derailing an important project. Repetitive, inefficient, time-consuming tasks can take valuable work hours away from tasks that deliver value and keep projects moving. Process automation in Project Management eases the burden of manual workload, empowering your team to be more effective, efficient, and successful. Let’s see how you can […]

Good marketing can make or break any business. But what about PMOs? As an office focused on delivering value, does it make sense to market yourself? The short answer is—it depends. How you go about delivering and demonstrating value within your organization depends on what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll break down the pros and […]

When I first started my career, the idea of someone burning out was unheard of. If someone had said they felt burned out or used similar phrasing, people would have laughed and told them to get on with it. Now, I’m old, but I’m not that old. It wasn’t that long ago, and while things […]

Planning a project can feel like putting the pieces of an ever-changing puzzle into place. With so many moving parts, you need visibility and actionable information to make the best decisions for your team. An effective resource allocation plan is your solution. A resource allocation plan is a strategic outline of all the resources required […]

You know how to manage a project, but what about a whole portfolio? Effective portfolio management can simplify the process of selecting, planning, and successfully delivering projects for your team and organization as a whole. With so much data to organize and details to juggle, you need the right tools to oversee your processes. If […]

If completed projects and quality products are what drive your business, then innovation is the fuel that keeps you going. It’s all but impossible to move your company forward without fresh ideas. So, what is a new product development process, and how can you make it work for you? Here, we’ll explain the key phases […]

Even if you’re new to the project management world, you’ve likely heard the term phase- or stage-gate before. These popular project management methodologies have a wide range of applications across industries and project types. But wait – what does the gating process refer to, and how can it serve new product development? We’ve broken down […]