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The Top 6 Things to Consider When Choosing a PPM Solution

by Curt Finch

"Many businesses are choosing to implement PPM solutions in order to identify which IT projects are mission critical and to help them efficiently execute those projects. But the choice of the most suitable PPM system is not easy.  It is difficult to match the requirements of the business with the functionality of complex solutions without paying for functionality that is not needed. Curt Finch provides some key criteria to aid the selection process.

For the record: There is an excellent match between these criteria and what is offered by PSNext. In addition, the token pricing system offered by PSNext ensures that users only pay for what they need."

Spreadsheets - the most expensive tool you did not pay for

by Steve Chamberlin

"In this article Steve Chamberlin argues convincingly that spreadsheets are not suitable for PPM reporting. He groups the problems with spreadsheets under the headings 1) Wasted Time, 2)  Inefficiencies, and 3) Risks.  Spreadsheets are not “free” and become a very expensive tool when trying to use them for a PPM solution."

14 Key Principles for PM Success

by Michael Greer

An excellent paper on 14 musts for PM success

Ten Guaranteed Ways to Screw Up Any Project

by Michael Greer

A very good tongue-in-cheek list of 10 things that are guaranteed to screw up any project.

10 Hidden Costs of Excel Reporting

Whilst an excellent tool Excel is primarily spreadsheet software and not a complete reporting and business intelligence solution. The limitations of Excel can cost an organization a lot of wasted time, effort and money. This paper goes into detail of the 10 most important hidden costs.

PPM SUCCESS:  Use the right metrics!

by Harvey A. Levine

In this excellent paper, Levine covers a wide range of subjects that are important to consider when doing Portfolio Management.  These include:
- the three legs of Portfolio Management
- Limitations of using ROI
- Types of risk and risk avoidance
- Proposed Optimization Model
- Managing the Portfolio.

14 Most Common Project Management Mistakes

by Meridith Levinson

The 14 most common IT project management mistakes are grouped under Staffing Mistakes, Process Mistakes, Planning Mistakes and Communication Problems.

Avoid the failed PPM Syndrome

by Francois Retief

Retief discusses the benefits of PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) systems as well as the severe challenges faced when relating to the implementation of such systems. A simple yet effective implementation methodology is proposed aimed at providing 80% results with 20% effort.

Enterprise Project Management - Delivering on the Strategic Promise

by Rob Loader

Loader provides compelling benefits of Enterprise Project Management (EPM). Various elements which comprise an EPM system is discussed as well as a framework for the implementation of such a system. Developing EPM capabilities only works when undertaken as a deliberate effort that is well
planned, supported and managed.

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