IT project management and portfolio management

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  • PPM: Validating the Value of IT

    Project and portfolio management lets IT executives bucket their most pressing initiatives, leading to better project spending and accountability.  E-Zine

  • Tips for architecting an Agile enterprise

    In order to stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment, organizations must adopt Agile practices that allow them to recognize project flaws and make changes on a dime. And when you consider the pervasiveness of consumer mobile computing...  E-Handbook

  • Tried and true Agile project management methodologies

    Agile project methodologies are transforming enterprise project management strategies, delivering fast, effective results. In the December 2011 edition of Enterprise CIO Decisions e-zine, learn how an Agile project management approach can benefit you...  E-Zine

  • Project and portfolio management best practices: From efficiency to alignment

    Following project and portfolio management methodologies can help you keep a handle on costs and pursue the projects with the greatest value to the business. As a CIO, your goal is to look for change management strategies and methods that can help IT...  E-Book

  • DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)

    DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) is Six Sigma tool for improving an existing process. DMAIC, which is pronounced "de-may-ick," is used to regain control when a process fails to produce high quality results.  Definition

  • project scope

    Project scope is the part of project planning that involves determining and documenting a list of specific project goals, deliverables, tasks and deadlines.   Definition

  • IT service catalog

    An IT service catalog, sometimes called an IT service portfolio, is a list of available technology resources and offerings within an organization. The catalog contains information about deliverables, prices, contact points and processes for requestin...  Definition

  • IT prioritization

    IT prioritization is the process of initiating IT projects and procedures based on both the immediate and long-term needs of an organization.  Definition

  • IT automation

    IT automation is the linking of disparate systems and software in such a way that they become self-acting or self-regulating.   Definition

  • IT project management

    IT project management is the process of planning, organizing and delineating responsibility for the completion of organizations' specific information technology goals.  Definition

  • PPM (project and portfolio management)

    PPM (project and portfolio management) is a methodology used to prioritize IT projects based on cost, benefits and use of resources to achieve business goals.  Definition

  • Agile Manifesto

    The Agile Manifesto, also called the Manifesto for Agile Software Development, is a formal proclamation of four key values and 12  principles to guide an iterative and people-centric approach to software development.   Definition

  • agile project management

    Agile project management is an iterative approach to planning and guiding project processes.  Definition

  • work breakdown structure (WBS)

    A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a chart in which the critical work elements, called tasks, of a project are illustrated to portray their relationships to each other and to the project as a whole... (Continued)  Definition

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About IT project management and portfolio management

IT project management and portfolio management are critical to CIOs and business leaders who need to ensure the success of new programs within the organization. CIOs should offer training or recruit staff members with solid project management skills. These skills will help the IT organization effectively deliver valuable and timely services to the business. Find the latest IT project management and portfolio management information and advice for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.

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