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Nelson Mandela Day

Along with so many other South Africans, Project Portfolio Office celebrated Nelson Mandela Day on July the 18th, doing our bit to inspire individuals to help change the world for the better, and in doing so, to build a global movement for good. The ReadabookSA campaign, run by the South African Reading Foundation, is an … Continue reading "Nelson Mandela Day"

Canary Islands roll out

PPO roll out in the Canary Islands.  The images below would make you think we went on holiday, but that was not so, much work was completed on this trip. The name of the islands might make you think of a small yellow bird, however, the name Islas Canarias is derived from the Latin and … Continue reading "Canary Islands roll out"

We welcome HomeChoice

July sure did start with a bang!  This is the second great new subscriber for the month, HomeChoice. This company was founded in 1985 with a vision to provide convenient, safe and exciting home shopping. Today they are the leading direct marketing home ware retailer in South Africa, and they offer a shopping experience through their … Continue reading "We welcome HomeChoice"

Friday is Braai-Day

A perk to having a private balcony...quick Friday afternoon Braai! I was left inside for this event as the smoke mists up my bowl and leaves me rather light headed.  I was happy to watch from inside, as the team enjoyed their boerie rolls.  I prefer my flakes to meat...eating a fellow animal doesn't generally … Continue reading "Friday is Braai-Day"

EnviroServ joins our family

Welcome to EnviroServ! They have been providing responsible African waste management innovations and solutions for more than 33 years.  They are well placed to partner with organisations looking for best practice sustainable waste solutions. The Group operates through specialist divisions - each focusing on waste management solutions for particular customer needs. Through these divisions, EnviroServ … Continue reading "EnviroServ joins our family"

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"