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Abstract:
Project Sponsor.com conducted a three-year research program on project governance. The findings turned up some surprising
facts on how project governance is approached and applied in businesses today, and shed some light on what is required for
project governance to be effective. (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
... governance, is focused on the nature and impacts of the issues; it is based on the understanding
that unresolved issues can destroy project timelines, budgets ...
Published:
2007-12-10
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Abstract:
Oracle is in the processing of developing their product lifecycle management capabilities. The question is whether they will
accomplish this through the acquisition of a pure-play PLM vendor, or through internal technology development. (...)
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project issues:
Oracle is in the processing of developing their product lifecycle management capabilities. The question is whether they will
accomplish this throu...
Published:
2006-02-03
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Abstract:
For a customer relationship management implementation to be successful, consulting firms, vendors, and users must pay attention
to user training and change management. (...)
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project issues:
For a customer relationship management implementation to be successful, consulting firms, vendors, and users must pay attention
to user training a...
Published:
2005-10-22
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Abstract:
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish
the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 obj (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff ...
Published:
2003-12-31
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Abstract:
Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. But who really is to blame, and how can a company avoid the same problems in the future? (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. B...
Published:
2009-06-03
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Abstract:
Projects do fail. They fail from many different reasons. But the person at the top of the organization can stop or fix
most of these problems before they derail the project. That person is the only one with the power to do so. (...)
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project issues:
... continually communicated the importance of market share and how the project would help
market share. He also related market share to individual issues like pay ...
Published:
2002-09-20
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Abstract:
The 2006 PMI Research Conference was an excellent venue for gauging the direction in which project management research is
heading. The presentations of the areas of portfolio management and program management confirm the rising demand for project
portfolio management solutions. (...)
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project issues:
... Consequently, research with proposed methodologies to solve project management issues,
such as those presented by Robert Cooper and Aaron Shenhar, showed the ...
Published:
2006-09-01
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Abstract:
Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, activate, expedite, and monitor projects. In recent years, however, small to medium businesses have
been able to benefit from PPM too, through software-as-a-serv (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, ac...
Published:
2008-10-29
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Abstract:
The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requirements for a Supply Chain Planning (SCP) system. This article discusses some of these unique needs. (...)
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project issues:
The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requir...
Published:
2002-08-04
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Abstract:
Information technology project risk often comes from non-technical aspects of the initiative. Assessing the impact of technology
on people, management systems and other initiatives is essential to assure project success. (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
... our portfolio of recent projects, we came across a number of issues that were not related
to the technical aspects of solutions design and project execution. ...
Published:
2002-08-22
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Abstract:
IT projects fail regularly—considerably missing expectations, drastically overrunning budgets, significantly missing deadlines,
and far too often having to be abandoned entirely. Research shows us that this is the rule, not the exception. Research also
tells us why. (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
... When discussing a supplier with references, ask about the issues (two to seven ...
interview the supplier personnel who will be actually working on your project. ...
Published:
2005-06-11
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Abstract:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management
solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like
Stage-Gate®, for their success. (...)
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project issues:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution
for new product ...
Published:
2006-01-06
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Abstract:
Although most vendors provide organizations with the project portfolio management tools to meet their objectives, few provide
strategies to implement an IT governance framework successfully. Pacific Edge offers a three-stage approach to implementing
IT governance, based on an organization's maturity. (...)
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project issues:
Although most vendors provide organizations with the project portfolio management tools to meet their objectives, few provide
strategies to implem...
Published:
2006-06-20
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Abstract:
Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. But who really is to blame, and how can a company avoid the same problems in the future? (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. B...
Published:
2009-06-03
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Abstract:
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish
the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 obj (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff ...
Published:
2003-12-31
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Abstract:
Piloting the software is one of, if not the most, critical event in the project life cycle. If done well, the pilot will
uncover issues before they become problems, instill confidence in the users that the software is ready for prime time, and
make the 'go live' uneventful and a cause for celebration (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
Piloting the software is one of, if not the most, critical event in the project life cycle. If done well,
the pilot will uncover issues before the...
Published:
2003-12-23
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Abstract:
In the post Y2K era, many companies have turned to the CFO to oversee the IT function with the CIO or head of IT reporting
to the CFO. IT may look organizationally like accounting, but the issues a CFO will face in managing IT will be complex and
involve an organizational approach that is focused on the (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
... R & D and IT have similar methodologies and share the same project prioritization
issues, often with the same internal customers. Moving On. ...
Published:
2003-12-25
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Abstract:
IT projects fail regularly—considerably missing expectations, drastically overrunning budgets, significantly missing deadlines,
and far too often having to be abandoned entirely. Research shows us that this is the rule, not the exception. Research also
tells us why. (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
... When discussing a supplier with references, ask about the issues (two to seven ...
interview the supplier personnel who will be actually working on your project. ...
Published:
2005-06-11
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors do battle to win business and Epicor is leveraging Microsoft's technology to deliver
a mid-market solution to services industries. Despite Microsoft's competing ERP offering, Epicor continues to build a Microsoft-centric
solution with its partners' support. (...)
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project issues:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors do battle to win business and Epicor is leveraging Microsoft's technology to
deliver a mid-market solut...
Published:
2007-06-04
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Abstract:
IT investments are not a magic pill that will remedy business problems, but if used properly, they can help. Businesses should
set business-oriented objectives for their IT projects and measure returns through the use of return on investment techniques. (...)
Excerpt related to
project issues:
... How do we know what the business gained from the IT project? ... It
also creates a clearer picture whether the IT project constitutes an economical investment. ...
Published:
2006-01-26