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According to research, 70% of digital transformation projects fail to deliver the projected benefits. A key problem, considering that benefit delivery is the main reason why businesses undertake change initiatives! The thing is, Benefits Realization Management best practices are not always understood clearly and implemented effectively by PPM professionals. This article aims to bridge that gap […]

In the field of project portfolio management (PPM), success hinges on the alignment of business goals with project initiatives. This is just what demand management makes possible. In this article, we will see how the strategic utilization of this discipline has the power to bridge the gap between business goals and project execution to help […]

In the world of project management, efficiency is the name of the game. Yet, all too often, projects encounter avoidable roadblocks and inefficiencies that lead to significant waste in time, resources, or money. This article explores the root causes of project waste and provides actionable solutions to help you tackle it head-on, ensuring your projects […]

There’s no overestimating the role of Project Management Offices (PMOs) for organizations. Hence the importance of ensuring that your PMO is mature enough to play its role to the full.  Advancing your PMO maturity level enables it to evolve from basic project execution to the active pursuit of organizational success. Fortunately, the strategic utilization of […]

In an increasingly volatile world, achieving agile PPM (Project Portfolio Management) is key to the success of project organizations. The somewhat technical notion of cost centers can do a lot to boost agility in PPM. Let’s see how the strategic utilization of cost centers can drive agile decision-making and help achieve dynamic PPM.  The Impact […]

In the realm of project portfolio management, understanding and mitigating risks are pivotal to the success of any endeavor. Let’s explore the nuances of project risk analysis, unraveling its significance, methodologies, and why it’s a cornerstone of successful delivery. The Importance of Project Risk Analysis The UK Association for Project Management defines “project risk” as “the […]

Here at Sciforma, we’ve been supporting organizations throughout their PPM optimization journey for over three decades. In our experience, “lack of executive sponsorship” is arguably the most common pain point of otherwise highly efficient organizations. In the realm of project portfolio management, having the unwavering support of high-level sponsors is a game-changer. But it is […]

In the realm of project portfolio management, a well-structured Project Management Office (PMO) can be the linchpin for success. This is even more so when the organization follows a set of established PMO best practices, including proper data integration. Let’s explore the art of integration for PMOs. Data Integration as a Key PMO Best Practice […]

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, change is inevitable. This means that businesses and organizations need to learn how to manage it. Business leaders, including the PMO, can harness a wide range of tools and techniques for effective change management, including eLearning. In this article, we will explore the benefits of eLearning—specifically, why and how to […]

Strategic execution and transformation management are pivotal for project-oriented companies. While strategic planning lays out the roadmap, it is the meticulous execution of those strategies that propels an organization toward its goals. And, in today’s fast-evolving business landscape, virtually all organizational goals are transformational. Businesses across industries need to adapt to new consumer expectations, embrace […]

Defining a solid talent management strategy requires an understanding of where you stand and where you want to go. That’s just what a business capability assessment is for. A capability assessment is a standardized framework designed to evaluate the skills of both current and prospective employees. Organizations conduct such diagnostics to identify their strengths and […]

In many organizations, the resource and capacity management disciplines are undergoing a revolution. COVID-19 has caused many companies to shift to remote working to ensure business continuity without jeopardizing the health and safety of employees. Several surveys and studies have demonstrated the benefits of this arrangement for both employees and companies: workers enjoy reduced commuting […]