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Successfully Executing Strategy –
Assigning the Transformation Team

By Michele Studer, MBA Note: This is the last article in the three-part series. Part 1 discussed the roadmap and project portfolio and part 2 covered creating an effective governance structure and disciplined project management.     Recruit a High Performance Transformation Team The transformation team is a group of collaborative, creative and crafty people who understand […]

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“Just In Time” for the Holidays!

by Karen Smith, MBA, PMP Editor’s Note: This post contains a link to a holiday budget tool and another to an infographic. Take advantage of these free resources The holidays are nearly here. I suspect this isn’t shocking news as the dates haven’t changed in a while … if ever! Regardless, many people wait until the last minute to […]

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Balancing Project Portfolios:
The Double Dimension

By Kathy Martucci, PMP Note:  This is part 5 in our series on portfolio management. See below for previous entries. Before we begin, let me start out with two definitions that may seem obvious…but usually aren’t. Program: a program is comprised of projects that are related in some fashion and bring benefits to the organization […]

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Did That Process Change Work?
Four Steps to Better Processes, Step 2

by Alan S. Koch, Certified ITIL Expert, PMP, CSM, CTM In the last post we began the discussion of how to manage process change and focused on the importance of clearly defining the requirements. Once the requirements are clearly defined and agreed upon by all stakeholders, we begin the next step in managing process change […]

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Customized PM Cartoon and Site:
Take a Break and Have a Laugh

by Karey Rees I love to laugh. I like stupid jokes, especially “punny” ones. I found this site and I thought I’d share it for all to have fun with.  Sometimes it’s good to take a break from the monotony of the day for a good laugh… Check out: http://www.projectcartoon.com/ Project Cartoon allows you to […]

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Successfully Executing Strategy –
Effective Governance and Disciplined
Project Management

By Michele Studer, MBA Note: This is the second in a series of three blog posts. Part 1 discussing the roadmap and project portfolio can be found here. The Buck Stops Here: An Effective Governance Structure In keeping with the holistic view of the firm’s strategic plan, the governance structure is not developed to simply […]