6 min read Organizations strive to find better ways to be more efficient, innovative, and collaborative with ever-changing workplace dynamics. This article elaborates on how project managers can maximize productivity and team utilization alongside resource planning for Atlassian Jira. Meticulous planning is everything. Project managers are well aware that projects can not be done overnight when more employees […]
Portfolio Governance, Ensuring Alignment to Strategy, in a PMI way
5 min read What is Portfolio Governance? As per Project Management Institute (PMI), Portfolio Governance is termed as the framework, functions, and processes that guide portfolio management activities to optimize investments and meet organizational strategic and operational goals. These activities determine the actual versus planned aggregate portfolio value ensure that portfolio components (sub-portfolios, programs, projects, and operations) deliver maximum return on […]
Portfolio Management for Microsoft Planner
5 min read In today’s dynamic workplace, individuals work with team members, different management levels, and stakeholders. Employees need to use task management systems to keep track of all the work activities. The recent digital transformations have made project and portfolio management much more efficient and convenient. So, what is portfolio management? It is the process of centralizing […]
PMBOK: Top 10 Takeaways for a Project Manager
8 min read What is PMBOK for a Project Manager? PMBOK is a guide to the project management body of knowledge. The main reason why project managers should diligently study PBMOK is that PBMOK accumulates a wealth of project management expertise in various industries, regardless of organization, and contains fundamental practices that will deliver positive business results: profit […]
5 Steps For Successful Delivery of Digital Transformation Initiatives With Azure DevOps
5 min read A digital transformation strategy is the right mix of strategy and execution. It’s about reshaping your business model in a way that will engage your stakeholders, empower your teammates, transform your services, and optimize your operations. Digital transformation focuses on keeping up with innovation and utilizing the right technologies to achieve organizational goals. It isn’t enough […]
Resource Management Reporting in Modern Workspace: How To
5 min read Managing your portfolio resources without resource management software or resource scheduling tools can be a total nightmare — and that’s probably why you’re here. You know there must be a better way to manage your resources and team. Every week, you’re busy trying to meet everyone’s crazy resourcing needs. You’ve got the half-baked resource requests, the conflicting […]
Demand Management in Portfolio Management
5 min read The task of investing the available resources correctly is one of the most important decisions of a business leader. Such decisions are not a “one-time deal;” they should be made on a regular basis by analysis of the data change. Even with unlimited resources available, there are plenty of options to choose from. And sometimes […]
Time Reporting in Microsoft Planner: Is It Possible?
2 min read Microsoft Office 365 Planner is widely known for its complete solutions for task and work management. It offers teams a simple and visual way to organize work, and they rely on Planner to get organized quickly, work together effortlessly, and stay on the same page. Planner often becomes the first choice for teams and individuals […]
Project Budgeting and Cost Forecasting for JIRA Users: How-To Guide
5 min read Sooner or later, the moment comes when the team is in need of tools for project management that suit specific needs, like budget management, schedule keeping, and intertwining all the processes into one concise report. Keeping records in Excel might seem enough, but it’s not when you’ve grown beyond a three-person operation: first, because it […]
Project Budget Forecasting Tools and Techniques for Small Business
6 min read The most obvious indicator of a project’s failure is budget overruns; simultaneously, it’s the number one project manager’s nightmare. As long as your company does not have an unlimited budget, you have to constantly keep track of your project financials and have a budget management strategy to keep your project budget under control and your […]