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Abstract:
As business performance management (BPM) has expanded into virtually all areas of business, project managers have been broadening
their soft management skills. Learn what project managers can borrow from BPM to streamline service delivery, optimize operations,
and improve customer satisfaction. (...)
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... To learn more about Project Management and Business Performance
Management, please refer to our showcase, or explore related articles and white papers. ...
Published:
2007-09-05
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Abstract:
Although cost reduction, decreasing response time, and increased revenues are all standard corporate drivers, they are predicated
on the changes and improvements of business processes. For companies to reach the next level of productivity and efficiency,
and to meet the new wave of stricter government r (...)
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The High Performance Organization: Business Process Management for Project-Based
Success. Source: Business Engine. Document Type: White ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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 management performance:
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:
Product, project, process, and people represent the four areas of PLM analytics that may help PLM user organizations develop
better products, improve the product development process, increase operational efficiency, and better measure employee performance,
respectively. (...)
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Product, project, process, and people represent the four areas of PLM analytics that may help PLM user organizations develop
better products, impr...
Published:
2009-11-27
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Abstract:
Cost, time, resources, cash, and risk have always been the basics of project management. But as business as a whole becomes
more project- rather than process-oriented, management technologies must in turn become more project-centric. (...)
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Cost, time, resources, cash, and risk have always been the basics of project management. But as business as a whole becomes
more project- rather t...
Published:
2009-04-20
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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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... consists of 220,000 members, with over 180,000 project management professionals
(PMPs ... PMI also has two colleges: the College of Performance Management
and the ...
Published:
2006-09-01
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Abstract:
The root of creativity rests in the people, the management, and the culture of the organization. A better tool will not help
an organization that is resistant to change and stifles creativity. It is important to remember that while management can
solve a technical problem, technology will never solve a m (...)
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... Mind mapping has the potential to dramatically improve an organization's creativity, project
planning, and project management performance. ...
Published:
2005-02-01
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Abstract:
It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores
key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected. (...)
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Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP Environment? ...
Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP Environment? ...
Published:
2003-09-02
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Abstract:
Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-based businesses still need solutions to replace manual workarounds, and Deltek has embarked on a mission
to garner a one-stop-shopping portfolio. (...)
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Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-b...
Published:
2006-07-12
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Abstract:
IT initiatives driven within silos, where each department maintain its own project management office, inhibits the overall
cohesiveness and effectiveness of corporate strategy. This document outlines best practices to centralize and deliver a scalable
and robust project management framework strategy. (...)
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project management performance:
... the performance of the technology environment of an organization is frequently achieved
through the implementation of good project management principles and ...
Published:
2005-09-21
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Abstract:
Do you want to have a competitive edge? Read this white paper about Product Data Management (PDM). Canadian manufacturers
are getting squeezed. Challenged by a rising Canadian dollar, forced to hold the line on prices in the US market, pressured
by customer demand for lower prices, better quality, and qui (...)
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project management performance:
Do you want to have a competitive edge? Read this white paper about Product Data Management (PDM). Canadian manufacturers
are getting squeezed. Cha...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Deltek uses a wealth of standalone and bundled modules to target various markets, including professional services firms both
domestically and internationally, as well as the full range of federal contractors and project-focused enterprises. (...)
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Deltek uses a wealth of standalone and bundled modules to target various markets, including professional services firms both
domestically and inte...
Published:
2006-07-13
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Abstract:
I'm Sherry Fox, human resources (HR) research analyst and manager of Technology Evaluation Centers’ Research Analyst Group.
Welcome to this month’s enterprise software Showdown! Today's Showdown compares Lawson S3 Human Capital Management and Vista
HRMS from PDS, head-to-head. We hope you find these (...)
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I'm Sherry Fox, human resources (HR) research analyst and manager of Technology Evaluation Centers’ Research Analyst Group.
Welcome to this month’...
Published:
2009-08-28
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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 management performance:
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:
The need for quick responses to changing business environments has resulted in the growth of business process management
(BPM). Thus, BPM vendors are embarking on merger and acquisition strategies to meet the functional requirements of businesses. (...)
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The need for quick responses to changing business environments has resulted in the growth of business process management (BPM).
Thus, BPM vendors ...
Published:
2006-05-29
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Abstract:
Paying attention to the human nature factors of a project will not overcome poor software selection or poor software design.
However, being aware of these factors can minimize project delays, frustrations of team members, and not delivering expected
results. Learn about some of these factors and how they (...)
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... No, I don't think so. There is an axiom in project management that
the more often dates are changed, the less believable they become. ...
Published:
2002-12-02
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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 management performance:
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:
Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies
will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in the federal and defense markets. Conversely, those vendors and their users--government
contractors--who can deliver comprehensive (...)
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Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies
will likely not be ab...
Published:
2005-01-14
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Abstract:
IT systems company Cap Gemini has been dropped from some large contracts and is being sued for allegedly refusing to perform
on another. (...)
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IT systems company Cap Gemini has been dropped from some large contracts and is being sued for allegedly refusing to perform
on another.
Published:
1999-12-15
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Abstract:
IFS has much to offer customers. Its IFS Applications suite now boasts an asset lifecycle management module for quick data
retrieval. IFS also has a strong commitment to international standards, and with its acquisition of iSC, expertise in naval
and marine operations. (...)
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IFS has much to offer customers. Its IFS Applications suite now boasts an asset lifecycle management module for quick data
retrieval. IFS also has...
Published:
2008-04-18