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News Archive: 2008 l 2007 l 2006 l 2005

Is Project and Portfolio Management Software Failing You?
That's what ESI International, an Arlington, VA-based project management training company, is saying.
Bottom Line / August 2008 PDF

Joint Research Study Reveals Troubled Projects Costing Billions Worldwide
According to research conducted jointly by ESI International and the project benchmarking company Independent Project Analysis (IPA), troubled projects are costing taxpayers millions.
PM Forum / August 2008 PDF

Satisfaction among project management software buyers falls short
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International report that satisfaction with project management and business analysis software tools met or exceeded expectations for only 10.5 percent of respondents.
PM Forum / August 2008 PDF

Lackluster Project Management Leads to Lost Productivity, Time and Money
The management of a project has a significant impact on the outcome. If the management is incompetent, the project is likely to suffer.
TMCnet / August 2008 PDF

Getting Back to Basics - Fifth Fundamental-Choosing the Best Modeling Technique for Success
In April, I began a series of articles devoted to the basic practices of business analysis. With so much information now available, I felt it was important to go old school and make a case for the core principles of the discipline and why they represent the best path to success.
BA Times / August 2008 PDF

Project managers urged to analyze past performance
Agencies need to keep better track of past performance to develop more accurate initial cost estimates for information technology projects and prevent costs overruns and delays, according to a new report on troubled IT investments.
Nextgov / August 2008 PDF

The Cost of Troubled Projects
According to research conducted jointly by ESI International and the project benchmarking company Independent Project Analysis (IPA), troubled projects are costing taxpayers millions.
Communications News / August 2008 PDF

Eight Competencies a Business Analyst Needs to Know
Every year, organizations around the world face startlingly high project failure rates. Some research has shown that less than 30 percent of software projects are completed on time and on budget�and barely 50 percent end up meeting their proposed functionality.
Modern Analyst / July 2008 PDF

Managing Business Change
Successfully adapting to change is a non-negotiable skill in today�s business world.
Leading & Learning / June 2008 PDF

ROI Success Through Business Analysis
Return on investment (ROI) is the key performance measurement businesses use to measure the success of a project.
IT Finance / June 2008 PDF

All For One: Growing Employee Loyalty
Last August, Chris Eversole was listening to a speech in which his boss asked employees to take on significantly more work for no pay.
incentive / June 2008 PDF

10 Trends in Project Management
Here are the top 10 trends in project management for 2008, compiled by the senior management and practitioners of ESI.
Baseline / June 2008 PDF

GlaxoSmithKline: Improving Global Project Management Capability
Because of its operations and organizational structure, global project management is crucial for GlaxoSmithKline. The company has implemented an extensive project management training program to ensure employees around the world have this competency.
Chief Learning Officer / June 2008

Survey Identifies Key Challenges to Successful Project Management
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International report some of the most pressing issues for executives and technical professionals include managing complex projects; responding to change both internally and externally; and prioritizing projects within a program or portfolio.
Today's Medical Developments / May 2008 PDF

Survey Indicates Need for Greater Attention to Skills Assessment and Development
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International show some of the most pressing issues for executives and technical professionals include managing complex projects, responding to change both internally and externally and prioritizing projects within a program or portfolio.
Talent Management / May 2008 PDF

Survey Identifies Key Challenges to Successful Project Management
Results Indicate Need for Greater Attention to Skills Assessment and Development.
PMForum / May 2008 PDF

Companies are using online learning to reduce training costs
Training executives are experiencing mounting pressure to reduce costs and are turning to online learning to do so.
Human Resources Management Ideas & Trends / May 2008 PDF

Achieving Business Goals Through Effective Programme Management
Thoughtful programme management is applicable to designing and implementing weapons systems or revamping wealth management companies. J. LeRoy Ward explains how it works and what competencies a manager should develop.
FinanceWeek / May 2008 PDF

Getting Back to Basics: Second Fundamental: Creating a Common Vocabulary
Right now, there is more information available than ever before about business analysis. As someone who has dedicated his career to this essential discipline, I find this fact both exciting and a little frightening.
BA Times / May 2008 PDF

This article first appeared on the Business Analyst Times website, www.projecttimes.com.

The Program Manager's PMP
The process for earning the new Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential is much more involved than the PMP.
Projects@Work / April 2008 PDF

Navigating the New PgMP^SM Credential
In October 2007, the Project Management Institute (PMI�) began offering its first credential that demonstrates skills in the emerging discipline of program management, the Program Management Professional (PgMP^SM).
PM World Today / April 2008 PDF

When hiring global managers, focus on flexibility and adaptability
Flexibility and the ability to adapt are the most important keys to effectively managing a global workforce, according to Julie Zinn, executive director of project management and business skills programs at ESI International.
Human Resources Management Ideas & Trends / April 2008 PDF

The Link Between Succession Planning and Success�Is Your Global Business Ready?
For many years now, this country�s success has rested squarely on the broad shoulders of the Baby Boomers.
HR.com / April 2008 PDF

Reprint with permission by HR.com.

Critical Business Trends, Bluetooth-Enabled Prosthetics and Virtual Classrooms
Deloitte's 2008 Industry Outlook: A Look Around the Corner predicts eight business trends that will cut across multiple sectors of the U.S. economy, including state and local governments...
Government Technology / April 2008

Schedule Risk Analysis Part 3: The cumulative probability distribution curve
In the third and final part of his series on schedule risk analysis, George Sifri shows how a decision maker can assess when a project will finish.
Finance Week / April 2008 PDF

Henkels & McCoy
Discover how innovation and flexibility keep Henkels & McCoy at the forefront of the construction industry.
Construction Exec / April 2008 PDF

The Need For Standardized Project Management: ESI Helps Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Improve Bottom Line
Henkels & McCoy sought a project management training provider with the global infrastructure required to easily and consistently deliver high-impact training to its employees.
California Builder & Engineer / April 2008 PDF

This article also appeared on the Associated Construction Publication's website, www.acppubs.com.

Getting Back to Basics: Fourth Fundamental - Choosing Elicitation Techniques
In articles like this, writers often make things seem easier than they actually are. Therefore, let me caution that there are a number of complications inherent to elicitation.
BA Times / April 2008 PDF

This article first appeared on the Business Analyst Times website, www.projecttimes.com.

Make way for programe management
Are programme managers just glorified project managers with a higher salary, or is there much more to the discipline than meets the cynical eye?
Project / April 2008 PDF

All Guns Blazing
To many professionals worldwide, programme management is a start-up - it�s the new recruit that no one�s sure about yet. But to many others it is a proven discipline with a distinct skills set that dates back more than five decades to its roots in the US military.
Project / April 2008 PDF

Navigating the New PgMP^SM Credential
In October 2007, the Project Management Institute (PMI®) began offering its first credential that demonstrates skills in the emerging discipline of program management, the Program Management Professional (PgMP^SM).
HR.com / March 2008 PDF

Reprint with permission by HR.com.

Return on Training Investment
In proposing and implementing performance improvement initiatives, senior management asks one question most frequently: "What will the return on investment be for our training dollars?"
Gulf Project Magazine / March 2008 PDF

Schedule Risk Analysis Part 2: The six-step process
In the second part of his series on schedule risk analysis, George Sifri outlines the six steps towards success.
Finance Week / March 2008 PDF

Schedule Risk Analysis Part 1: A guide for financial institutions
In a follow-up to his series on cost risk analysis, George Sifri examines what the pitfalls are in schedule risk analysis. In the coming weeks we will look at the six steps to putting a schedule together.
Finance Week / March 2008 PDF

Tips for Older IT Job Seekers
The older you are, the longer it can take to get a job, a situation that is exacerbated in the ever-changing world of tech.
eWeek.com / March 2008 PDF

In Economic Downturns, Critical Thinking Is at a Premium
I�ll leave it to readers to determine whether or not the economy�s officially in recession, but reliable indicators certainly don�t point to clear skies ahead.
Chief Learning Officer / March 2008

Henkels & McCoy Inc.: Maintaining Success by Committing to Performance Improvement
As engineering and construction firm Henkels & McCoy grows its business, the organization has been challenged by demands around project management proficiencies. The company has turned to its learning function to support its continued expansion.
Chief Learning Officer / March 2008

ESI International Launches Virtual Classroom With Focus on Team Learning
ESI International announced the global launch of its virtual classroom that allows students to train together with an instructor in real time through an online environment.
Chief Learning Officer / February 2008

ESI Launches Virtual Classroom
ESI International has announced the global launch of its Virtual Classroom, a new experience that allows students to train together with an instructor in real-time through an online environment.
TMCnet / February 2008 PDF

Upward Mobility in IT: Business Skills for Technical Professionals
Advancements in outsourcing, global commerce and technology indicate that the economic landscape is shifting.
Certification Magazine / February 2008

Navigating the New PgMP^SM Credential
In October 2007 the Project Management Institute (PMI®) began offering its first credential that demonstrates skills in the emerging dicipline of program management — The Program Management Professional (PgMP^SM).
projectmanagementcrossing.com / February 2008 PDF

Reducing Project Risks and Managing Programmes
Strong risk management processes can substantially reduce costly problems arising on the multi-billion dollar major projects taking place across the Middle East, according to Raed S. Haddad, ESI Senior Vice President of Client Programmes.
Maktoob Business / February 2008 PDF

Solving the Recruitment Conundrum
Experienced project managers are in great demand in the Middle East. But how can organisations recruit and retain staff they have trained for a highly specialised role?
eStrategies / February 2008 PDF

Maximize Your Results with Cross-Training
Discover how DAWIA and FAC�C certified contracting professionals can make the most of their continuing education requirements.
Contract Management / January 2008 PDF

Used with permission from the National Contract Management Association, Contract Management, June 2008