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Has your project management organisation implemented quality assurance?

Many companies continually invest significant amounts of time, resources and capital into projects. However, according to the PMI’s Pulse of the Profession 2012 “Driving Success in Challenging Times” report, 36 percent of projects did not meet their original goals and business intent in 2011. A lot of these projects fail to deliver on their objectives, … Continue reading "Has your project management organisation implemented quality assurance?"

SAQA implements Project Portfolio Office to manage communications projects

The South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will roll-out Project Portfolio Office's online project portfolio management and collaboration software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its advocacy and communications unit to meet its need for a more integrated approach to project management activities and document storage. SAQA is the body that oversees South Africa's National Qualifications Framework … Continue reading "SAQA implements Project Portfolio Office to manage communications projects"

How to survive an EPM software implementation successfully

In today’s business climate, where every penny has to be accounted for, the advantages of a quicker return on investment (ROI), improved visibility and enhanced decision-making are compelling reasons to investigate the introduction of Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software into your organisation. Enterprise Project Management can be defined as an effective business discipline and system … Continue reading "How to survive an EPM software implementation successfully"

SAQA implements Project Portfolio Office to manage communications projects

The South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will roll-out Project Portfolio Office's online project portfolio management and collaboration software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its advocacy and communications unit to meet its need for a more integrated approach to project management activities and document storage. Read the full article on IT-Online.

PlayStation console cake for Mpho

On 16 October, Mpho, one of our highly skilled developers turned 25!  The team celebrated with a tasty chocolate-orange flavoured PlayStation Console cake.  I'm still on my healthy eating plan (for my December beach body!) so I had to listen to the team "ooh and aah" as the sugar laced confectionery was devoured.

SAQA implements PPO to manage communications projects

The South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will roll-out Project Portfolio Office‘s online project portfolio management and collaboration software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its advocacy and communications unit to meet its need for a more integrated approach to project management activities and document storage. SAQA is the body that oversees South Africa‘s National Qualifications Framework … Continue reading "SAQA implements PPO to manage communications projects"

It’s a Girl!

We would like to congratulate Geelbooi, our fantastic office driver, on the latest addition to the Mazibuko family. This is Geelbooi's third child but his very first little girl.  They have named her Angela.  All the team members at Project Portfolio Office would like to wish you the best: may your new little miracle amaze … Continue reading "It’s a Girl!"

Not the project manager alone

While there is a plethora of project management tools available that all offer a number of bells and whistles, the single greatest value of implementing this type of solution is – without a doubt - the successful completion of projects. Unfortunately, the figures available out there paint a pretty bleak picture when it comes down … Continue reading "Not the project manager alone"