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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

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

Taking on the PPM software myths, part two

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software shakes most organisations to the core and its touch points spread throughout the enterprise, way beyond projects. You’ll find that areas including finance, marketing, human resources, senior management, business operations and other systems are also all impacted. These areas often provide input to the project environment and will more than … Continue reading

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

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

The benefits of task management software

A growing awareness of the benefits that cloud computing can bring to business has had a significant impact on the way companies operate - both on an international and local level. In fact ,cloud computing is responsible for the growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings in almost all applications, allowing organisations to subscribe … Continue reading

PROJECT magazine showcases PPO software

PROJECT magazine, published by the Association for Project Management (APM), is the UK’s best-read project management magazine, with a 21,000 project professional readership. We were excited to be showcased in the May edition of the magazine, highlighting the benefits our software has provided for one of our largest global clients, UTi. PROJECT interviewed Sonja Snyman, … Continue reading

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

Taking on the PPM software myths, part one

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

Another Birthday…more cake!

A personalized coffee cup cake was enjoyed by the team in celebration of Lindi's birthday. Lindi is a consultant here at PPO, and this is the first time that we can enjoy her special day with her as she joined us at the end of 2012. Congratulations to you. The big purple bow was worn … Continue reading