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Fortune 500 productivity gain worth $20M, 15-minutes at a time!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by PMOExcellence

This infographic shows how a small act by product/project managers can result into huge productivity gain. According to one estimate, Fortune 500 companies lose $80M in unproductive/ineffective meetings. PMs can take a first step by reducing meeting duration by just … Continue reading →

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‘REALISTIC’ Project Requirements

Posted on August 27, 2013 by PMOExcellence

Requirement “Something that is required; a necessity.” Scenario: “You are a Project Manager and you just received a requirements document from one of the Business Analysts (or other responsible team member). You are not sure how to judge quality of … Continue reading →

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Software Development Methodologies I

Posted on April 28, 2013 by PMOExcellence

“No matter how good the team or how efficient the methodology, if we’re not solving the right problem, the project fails.” – Woody Williams This brief article outlines four popular software development methodologies including different approaches and some common themes. … Continue reading →

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Five ways for Project Manager to celebrate Earth Day

Posted on April 18, 2013 by PMOExcellence

“The supreme reality of our time is the vulnerability of our planet. ”                                                       … Continue reading →

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Project Management Acronyms I

Posted on April 8, 2013 by PMOExcellence

Ten frequently used Project Management acronyms and self-assessment questions (that’s bonus) to maximize your project success. CMMI: Capability Maturity Model Integration. Process Maturity framework. Maturity levels are defined as (1) Initial (2) Repeatable (3) Defined (4) Managed and (5) Optimized. … Continue reading →

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Project Planning I

Posted on April 1, 2013 by PMOExcellence

This article outlines some of the areas you want to watch out as your plan your project. Anticipation. Think about requirements and solution blue prints during planning stage. Factor in risks and mitigation plans during this stage. This will help … Continue reading →

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Project Life Cycle I

Posted on March 29, 2013 by PMOExcellence

Project life cycle and quick checklist as you navigate through these stages. This is a partial list of important considerations to maximize chances of your project success. Initiate Receive formal go-ahead from project sponsor/s. Understand the project context including anticipated … Continue reading →

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Recommended reading for Project Managers and Technology Leaders

Posted on March 28, 2013 by PMOExcellence

Here are some interesting books to learn more about Project Management and leadership. The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins The Goal: … Continue reading →

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First Step!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by PMOExcellence

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

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