Do you have a clear picture of the interfaces and relationships between change, release and project management? Even after analyzing what ITIL and PRINCE2 - market-leader frameworks in the process domain - suggest? In this article, Christian Cantù and Maxime Sottini draw a picture of the potential ... (read more)

 

There is often a misunderstanding, and hence a mixed and overlapping use of terms, when it comes to programme management. Sometimes a programme is called a project. Sometimes a project is called a programme. In addition, sometimes project portfolio and programme are mistakingly used interchangeably. ... (read more)

 

The successful implementation of any Six Sigma project depends on the ability of Six Sigma professionals such as black belts to break down a large project into smaller manageable sub-projects. This breaking down of mammoth projects into several smaller projects is technically referred to as work bre ... (read more)

 

In this article we are going to look at what many project managers and project management professionals refer to as the "foundation" of the project, or at least the foundation of project planning. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is defined by A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ... (read more)

 

The IT Manager, or any functional manager, and the Project Manager have a lot in common. Both work to achieve organizational goals by directing the activities of people. They employ many of the same knowledge sets, skills, abilities and personal traits to plan, organize, staff, direct and control th ... (read more)

 

Project management brings major changes and innovation. IT service management promises quality and the fulfillment of needs. Their interactions are not always properly addressed - often leading to issues, conflicts and risks affecting the final quality of services. Integrate them to improve it! (read more)

 

MS Project 2007® (MSP) and the 3rd edition of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) very much go hand in hand. While PMBOK® addresses the theoretical aspects, MSP seeks to implement them in a practical manner. However, there are some differences between the terms and terminologies, ... (read more)

 

Designing security architectures is not so difficult, providing you have a good road map. Policies and procedures within the organization are that road map to effective and efficient security designs. Risk Management is the bridge between the two. One huge element in the risk management process is d ... (read more)

 

So you have been asked to put together a project risk management plan. No idea where to start. Here is a brief guide to putting together a risk management plan. (read more)

 

In these tough economic times, companies are rushing to cut operating expenses at a record pace. Unfortunately, many organizations are ignoring the golden opportunity to be found by simplifying costly operational processes that create financial waste. Businesses today are facing an abrupt paradig ... (read more)