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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 […]

An interconnected global economy demands timely results and the ability to adapt to changes. Within days of releasing a new software, feature, application, or another project deliverable, teams may already face additional, unforeseen tasks on top of planned activities. It’s no wonder, then, that there’s been an increasing focus on creating an Agile PMO, one […]

There’s a lot to say about the benefits of Agile methodologies. As a versatile, ever-evolving approach to project management, Agile improves productivity across many industries. Agile continuous planning practices are what make the strategy work in the long term. By regularly analyzing and adapting how you approach projects, you can harness the innovative power of […]

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 […]