CIO is critical to project management process

A recent article at CIO Insight looks at the important role that CIOs play when it comes to project management. With project demands higher than ever, and not enough time or staff to properly manage them, proper project management is critical. CIOs can work with the project management team to come up with milestones to properly implement and also work with top management to ensure that the projects stay on schedule. Read the full article here.

Good characteristics of a Project Management Office

In a recent article at the Leadership, Teams, and Project Management blog, they look at seven characteristics that make good project management offices great.

1. Projects Align with Organizational Goals
2. Project Success Rates Increase
3. Project Management Competence Increases
4. Standards and Templates are Developed and Improved
5. PMO Tone is Inviting
6. Training is Available
7. Learning is Embraced

For an in-depth look at these seven objectives, read the article here.