Download PMW_0014_PMO_IT_Projects.mp3 (18.5 MB) One of the biggest challenges IT departments face is their struggle to deliver projects on time and within budget. But with today’s focus on getting the most out of resources and budgets, IT has to rein...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #13 - Creating a PMO from the Ground UpDownload PMW_00013_PMO_Ground_Up.mp3 (16.1 MB) The Program Management Office (PMO) can be defined as the organizational group, staffed with skilled professionals, that provides services in core and supporting areas during the planning and execution of a project. As a group that...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #12 – Taking Ownership of Strategic ObjectivesDownload PMW_0012_Taking_Ownership.mp3 (16.1 MB) There is a new paradigm emerging in the world of project management. Where at one time project managers were solely focused on the successful execution of the projects they managed, today project managers are expected to...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #11 - Looking back to see what's aheadDownload PMW_0011_Looking_Back.mp3 (11.9 MB) Good project managers understand that adapting to change is what drives successful results. Whether it be improving methodologies, employing new technology or shifting project goals, successful project managers are continuously gauging the direction of their projects...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #10 – Streamlining operations to achieve bottom line resultsDownload PMW_0010_streamlining_operations.mp3(24.6MB) In many cases the role of a project manager is to assist an organization in implementing new systems to streamline or improve business processes. Having the ability to effectively track and measure a project’s progress will impact the...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #9 - How having the right project sponsor can be the difference between success and failure in ERP projectsDownload PMW_0009_Importance_of_Project_Sponsor.mp3(24.9MB) In many organizations, more often than not, project sponsors play a critical role in either derailing or keeping a project on track . Effectively understanding your sponsor’s objectives will increase a project’s positive outcome. In contrast, heading into...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #8 - Creating a PMO from Scratch: All the Help, None of the HassleDownload PMW_0008_PMO_SoftSkills.mp3(22.7MB) As Project Managers and PMO leaders, we are here to help. Sometimes, however, the people we are providing services to do not see it as help. Let's face it. They are not always nice or cooperative. It's a...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #2 – Project Portfolio Management: Balancing short term gains versus long term success Download PMW_0002_PPM.mp3 (17.5MB) Project Managers often face the reality of choosing between doing something that will provide quick, easy results and something that will produce long-term success but require significant time and planning. It’s human nature to take the shortest...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #1 - The Art of Project ManagementDownload PMW_0001_Art_of_PM.mp3 (17.4MB) Welcome to our first broadcast of Project Management War Stories. In an effort to serve our community of project management practitioners, we have developed a podcast to create a forum in which like minded professionals can exchange...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #3 – What Separates Success from Failure in Project ManagementDownload PMW_0003_SuccessFailure.mp3 (18.2MB) There are many theories in terms of what separates success and failure in project management. However, the one common denominator in all theories is the human factor. Projects are driven by people, and it is people who...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #5 – Creating a PMO: Coping with Risks and Uncertainties of Project Management (Part One)Download PMW_0005_PMRisk_Part1.mp3 (12.5MB) Risks and uncertainties are inherent to all projects. It is for this very reason that there is an entire discipline devoted to Risk Management for project managers. Successful project managers recognize the importance in taking the appropriate...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #4 – New Product Development: Customer Impact on ProjectsDownload PMW_0004_NPD_Client.mp3 (17.2MB) New Product Development projects often focus on the successful creation of a product that will be well received by their intended audiences. What many project managers learn quickly is that finding that perfect product that will make...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #7 - Project Portfolio Management: Finding the balance between finishing scheduled projects and pursuing new ideasDownload PMW_0007_PPM.mp3 (20.5MB) Many organizations are faced with the reality of balancing their portfolio of projects. Depending on the level of investment of time and money, both projects and their associated stakeholders are continuously competing for face time to meet...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
PM War Stories #6 – Creating a PMO: Coping with Risks and Uncertainties of Project Management (Part Two)Download PMW_0006_PMRisk_Part2.mp3 (12.8MB) Part one of our August show brought to light the realities project managers face when coping with risks and uncertainties in their projects. This episode will examine the consequences of both carefully managing and disregarding the signs...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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