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Taking on the PPM software myths, part one

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There are a number of reasons behind an organisation’s decision to implement Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software. Key motives include a clearer understanding of whether projects currently being executed are aligned to strategic objectives in terms of benefit realisation, assessing the prioritisation and sequencing of projects given the company’s capacity, and measuring health levels of … Continue reading "Taking on the PPM software myths, part one"

Giving Back to LIV!

For Earth Day 2013, PPO wanted to impress Mother Nature by activating our green fingers. A client, who is also a passionate volunteer at Lungisisa Indlela Village (LIV), approached our team with a request for a gift that would keep giving - trees. This fully sustainable village in Kwa-Zulu Natal places children without parents into … Continue reading "Giving Back to LIV!"

Geelbooi celebrates with a new appliance

Geelbooi, our fantastic driver, celebrated his birthday today with the PPO team.  We all clubbed in together and gifted him a brand new oven/stove combo. Needless to say his wife was as thrilled as he was and we hope many great meals will be prepared on the their new appliance.

Project Portfolio Office partners with e-Smart Systems

Project Portfolio Office has officially launched its project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, PPO, into the Zimbabwean market. Along with local partner, e-Smart Systems, the organisation introduced PPO at the third annual project managers' dinner, hosted by the Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe (PMIZ), in Harare, in August 2013. Says Guy Jelley, Project Portfolio … Continue reading "Project Portfolio Office partners with e-Smart Systems"

Simplify PPM – Program Management

This is the next posting in our “Simplify PPM” series. The aim of this series is to eradicate the, often unnecessary, over-complication of project portfolio management, providing clear and effective explanations and guidance for our readers. This post explores programme management (sometimes spelt program management) specifically. There are lots of articles about, and definitions of, … Continue reading "Simplify PPM – Program Management"

Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development

Leading black-controlled construction materials group in southern Africa, AfriSam, has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to meet its project management and reporting needs and assist in the organisation’s ongoing transformation. Says Sumaya Moosa, AfriSam project management office (PMO) manager: “AfriSam is committed … Continue reading "Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development"

Still waiting for your first portfolio review? Here’s what you’re missing out on!

One of the key reasons that PPM tools are implemented is to allow management the ability to perform portfolio reviews anytime and from anywhere. Portfolio reviews allow organisations to ensure there is a balanced selection of opportunities in the portfolio, hold project offices accountable for delivery, provide support to project teams and deliver credible project … Continue reading "Still waiting for your first portfolio review? Here’s what you’re missing out on!"

Project Portfolio Office Version 3.4.3 – June 2013 Released!

We are pleased to announce that Version 3.4.3 has successfully been deployed.  The enhancements include: E-mail notifications to non-users - In the previous release we removed the ability to send notifications to non-users. For some clients however this is key functionality. We have therefore introduced a configuration setting which will enable e-mail notifications to non-users. … Continue reading "Project Portfolio Office Version 3.4.3 – June 2013 Released!"

Consulting Firm Brings Life to Project Management Operation

Specialist in SME and SOHO advisory services, Spiro Vitae Consulting has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to centralise its many projects, as well as manage opportunities. Frik van Rensburg, Spiro Vitae Consulting owner, explains that the consulting management services company runs a … Continue reading "Consulting Firm Brings Life to Project Management Operation"