11 min readAre you struggling to distinguish between the concepts of “project” and “program” in your organization? Confusion surrounding these terms can lead to inefficient management and hinder the successful implementation of your strategic goals. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we will clearly define projects and programs, highlighting their unique characteristics and revealing […]
Exploring Jira Integrations: Enhancing Functionality and Collaboration Across Teams
13 min readAre you struggling to manage projects efficiently and improve collaboration within your team just using Jira? You’re not alone. Many organizations face similar challenges as Jira’s native features sometimes fall short of addressing the unique and diverse needs of today’s fast-paced teams. The true potential of Jira lies in its ability to integrate with a […]
Top 7 Best Project Management Practices for Microsoft Project Online
9 min readProject Online is a cloud-based service that offers Microsoft’s rich set of project portfolio management (PPM) capabilities within the convenience of the Office 365 cloud infrastructure. This article explores 7 simple ways to make the most of your MS Project Online experience. Why choose MS Project Online in 2024? As cloud-based PPM software, Microsoft Project […]
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How to Avoid Key Mistakes While Managing Backlogs with Azure Boards [Checklist inside]
13 min readAzure DevOps Boards is a cloud service provider that enables everyone to develop software in a collaborative project mode, discuss projects and work on them together. It offers various capabilities, including integrated reporting, calendar views, customizable dashboards, and native support for Agile, Scrum, and Kanban processes. This product also provides comprehensive customized functionality of backlogs. […]
How to Maximize Productivity And Team Utilization With Resource Planning For Jira
6 min readOrganizations 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 readWhat 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 readIn 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 readWhat 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 readA 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 readManaging 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 […]