Resources for IT Managers
Project managers are among the most valued managers in IT. Successful project managers are the superstars of IT and are in top demand. Failed project managers are relegated to at best a solo project. If you want to be a superstar IT project manager you must master certain skills. There are many traits that make a good project manager. Having these to start with is almost essential. Project … [Read more...]
If you are an IT manager looking to boost your career consider adding project management skills. A lot of what IT does is project oriented. Having the knowledge and the skills to manage a small project or at least be knowledgeable of project management are very beneficial to an IT manager. Most project managers are about the business side of the project. The resources, time, money and scope … [Read more...]
Just Eight Percent of PMO Executives Believe Their PMO is Successful The survey results of a new study released by ESI International of Project and Programme Management Office (PMO) executives in the UK and Europe reveal that most PMOs are not realizing their full potential for cost savings and performance improvement. The survey results represent government, education and not-for-profit … [Read more...]
Economics Drive Need for Change Management Expertise and Outcome ARLINGTON, Va. USA – Jan. 19, 2009 – ESI International revealed the 2009 Top 10 project management trends that will impact both private and public sector organizations this year. Identified by a global panel of ESI’s veteran consultants and senior management, these trends point to organizational need for expertise while coping … [Read more...]
Method123 Ltd has announced the release of its new software for project teams. The "Method123 Project Management Methodology" (or MPMM) is a software toolset for organizations that run multiple projects at the same time. These organizations usually need to implement projects in a standard manner, using best practice project processes. MPMM contains such processes to ensure that projects are … [Read more...]
By J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, Executive Vice President, ESI International Imagine being asked to work on a project, only you don’t speak the language in the country in which it will be conducted. You wouldn’t get very far, and you’d most likely experience a lot of raised eyebrows because all you could do is point and smile. Sharing a common language is not the same thing as speaking the … [Read more...]
The best thing you can do to enhance your IT career is stay up to date on training and get certifications. A lot of work done in IT today is project work. Adding project management skills to your skill sets will greatly enhance your worth and your ability to contribute to your company. The top five project management skills an IT professional should look at to add to their toolbox … [Read more...]
The online collaboration market is crowded and includes established leaders like BaseCamp and Central Desktop. OnePlace a self-pronounced "chaos management system" is now in beta is looking to edge into the market. Press Release Riverock Technologies has announced a ground-breaking way to manage business chaos with the availability of its OnePlace on-demand project management and … [Read more...]