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CIO Briefing: When SharePoint project management isn't enough
Our latest Midmarket CIO Briefing looks at PPM and PMO on the cheap as well as best practices , SharePoint project management installations and big project traps. Tutorial
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Project management evaluation: Test your PPM knowledge
Whether you're a seasoned project portfolio management (PPM) guru or just jumping into the PPM mix, test your knowledge of this topic. This quiz covers PPM software evaluation, strategies and trends. Quiz
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Business agility and IT project success factors: Book chapter download
A sneak peek at CIO Niel Nickolaisen's book on business agility and project success using models to measure purpose and risk, then assign priority and resources accordingly. Book Chapter
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CIO Decisions Conference 2008: Presentations and Coverage
The 2008 CIO Decisions Conference included a number of panels and discussions for more than 200 senior IT executives. Get a peek at what they learned with these presentations. CIO Decisions Conference
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Hamilton Beach CIO takes IT from black hole to company star
IT was regarded as a "black hole" at Hamilton Beach, says Jerry Hodge, senior director of IS. New processes, PPM software from Innotas and a lot of hand holding turned IT into a star. CIO Decisions Midmarket I
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Turning a stalled EHR system project into new services and cash flow
When a major EHR system project stalled, the finger pointing ensued. COMHAR’s CIO put a stop to the blame game and began to get business value out of the EHR project. News | 07 Feb 2012
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A CIO's SOA strategy fuels business transformation
CIO Neal Kadarabek explains how a SOA strategy and an agile project management approach turned IT from an anchor into a business transformation engine at Hallmark Services Corp. CIO Innovators | 13 Jul 2011
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Desperate CIO finds IT project portfolio management tools in the cloud
Cloud-based IT project and portfolio management tools offer relatively quick and risk-free visibility into IT projects and priorities. But don't expect miracles, cautions one CIO. Article | 16 Feb 2011
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'Guerilla' project management anchors a city's IT transformation
Project management is the linchpin of a $7.5 million multi-system IT transformation under way in the city of Nashua, N.H. Article | 17 Jan 2011
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Traditional project management can't keep pace with uncertain economy
SaaS-based project and portfolio management tools for SMBs offer a plus besides cost -- in uncertain times, they're better at adapting to rapid change than traditional project management tools, say experts. Article | 15 Dec 2010
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Agile adoption basics, and basic mistakes
Successful agile adoption isn't about tools, processes or documentation: It's about people. News | 28 Oct 2010
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Agile best practices applied to business problems
From the starting point to failure points, here are four agile best practices that can be applied to IT and business projects. News | 05 Aug 2010
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Taking notations on agile data modeling
Agile practices can make the data modeling process less tedious. News | 29 Jul 2010
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Five points to consider when considering agile best practices
There are benefits to following agile best practices throughout the project lifecycle, but when are they your organization's best bet? Learn how to get started. Article | 28 Jul 2010
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ITIL best practices for small to midsized organizations
ITIL methodologies can bolster IT service delivery and operations, but they can also be a challenge. Learn how to tackle the framework with our roundup of ITIL best practices. Article | 21 Jul 2010
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BPM modeling is the key to solid workflow automation
Before you dive headfirst into workflow automation, our expert Jonathan Hassell has some BPM modeling tips to ensure you'll succeed. Tip
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CIOs are improving business processes through automation
One CIO looks at ways to get started improving business processes while saving big on the bottom line. Tip
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IT portfolio management on the cheap: Manage projects without a PMO
Change the way you manage projects by adopting simple IT portfolio management: One CIO embraces PMO project management methods without killing his budget. Tip
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Your PPM solution is no longer relevant? Maybe you’re doing it wrong
Embracing a PPM solution is tough work. Jonathan Hassell discusses the difference between good project and portfolio management and “good enough.” Tip
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Get started with SharePoint tips for project and portfolio management
Not sure how to get started with SharePoint? Read our latest feature, chock full of SharePoint tips to avoid project and portfolio management woes. Tip
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Five vendor selection tips for midmarket CIOs
Making the right vendor selection is as critical as choosing the right tool. Use these guidelines to avoid making the wrong choice and paying for it later. Tip
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Simple project management software options for when Excel isn't enough
A low-cost, simple project management software solution is often the next step for organizations that have outgrown Excel. Learn more about a few of the available options. Tip
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Don't skip ITIL Service Design: Questions, checklists to get started
ITIL Service Design sits between strategy and implementation -- and is often skipped by midmarket companies. Learn which questions and checklists can keep Service Design simple. Tip
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Free IT change management templates, tips and resources
Change management processes are important in all aspects of IT project planning and strategy implementation. Get started now with free change management templates and expert tips. Tip
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CIO: Don't attempt BPM system without mapping process flows
Successful BPM system implementations and process automation efforts begin with mapping process flows and fixing bad processes, our CIO columnist says. Learn more here. The Real Niel
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change request
A change request is a formal proposal for an alteration to some product or system. Word
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Project Management Office (PMO)
PMO (Project Management Office) is a group or department within a business, agency, or enterprise that defines and maintains standards for project management within the organization... (Continued) Word
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change management
Change management is a systematic approach to dealing with change, both from the perspective of an organization and on the individual level. A somewhat ambiguous term, change management has at least three different aspects, including: adapting to cha... Word
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An IT governance model needs risk and communications components
An IT governance model is critical to the success of any midmarket organization. Learn how risk assessments and communications are essential parts of any IT governance model. Podcast
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CIO Jerry Hodge: Hamilton Beach sets IT agenda with PPM
When Jerry Hodge took the reins at Hamilton Beach Brands, the IT agenda was a matter of which user screamed loudest. Hodge looked at people, process and technology to get rid of the noise and focus on results. Podcast
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Texas A&M Aggies tackle Web traffic: Expert podcast
Texas A&M's sports Web site kept failing because of too many visitors. Listen to or download this podcast to find out how the Aggies tackled overwhelming traffic and kept their site running. CIO-Midmarket News Podcas
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Turning a stalled EHR system project into new services and cash flow
When a major EHR system project stalled, the finger pointing ensued. COMHAR’s CIO put a stop to the blame game and began to get business value out of the EHR project. News
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BPM modeling is the key to solid workflow automation
Before you dive headfirst into workflow automation, our expert Jonathan Hassell has some BPM modeling tips to ensure you'll succeed. Tip
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CIOs are improving business processes through automation
One CIO looks at ways to get started improving business processes while saving big on the bottom line. Tip
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A CIO's SOA strategy fuels business transformation
CIO Neal Kadarabek explains how a SOA strategy and an agile project management approach turned IT from an anchor into a business transformation engine at Hallmark Services Corp. CIO Innovators
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CIO Briefing: When SharePoint project management isn't enough
Our latest Midmarket CIO Briefing looks at PPM and PMO on the cheap as well as best practices , SharePoint project management installations and big project traps. Tutorial
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IT portfolio management on the cheap: Manage projects without a PMO
Change the way you manage projects by adopting simple IT portfolio management: One CIO embraces PMO project management methods without killing his budget. Tip
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Your PPM solution is no longer relevant? Maybe you’re doing it wrong
Embracing a PPM solution is tough work. Jonathan Hassell discusses the difference between good project and portfolio management and “good enough.” Tip
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Get started with SharePoint tips for project and portfolio management
Not sure how to get started with SharePoint? Read our latest feature, chock full of SharePoint tips to avoid project and portfolio management woes. Tip
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Desperate CIO finds IT project portfolio management tools in the cloud
Cloud-based IT project and portfolio management tools offer relatively quick and risk-free visibility into IT projects and priorities. But don't expect miracles, cautions one CIO. Article
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'Guerilla' project management anchors a city's IT transformation
Project management is the linchpin of a $7.5 million multi-system IT transformation under way in the city of Nashua, N.H. Article
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About IT project and portfolio management for the midmarket
IT project and portfolio management and implementation is the key to a successful IT organization at midmarket companies. This section offers expert advice on effective IT project planning, researching, budgeting and staffing. Find the latest news, expert technical advice and other IT project and portfolio management resources for midmarket CIOs in this section.