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Real-life tips for managing Red projects and getting back to Green

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Let them know that there are governance hoops to jump through and that you’ll be escalating the problem, with a view to securing support to keep the project moving forward. The sponsor, finance lead and any other key internal stakeholders should see the report before it goes in, preferably, and then submit it. Circulate and socialize!

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Interim Investing and ESG: The Evolution of Investment Strategies in Projects

Green Project Management

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have rapidly moved from the fringes to the forefront of global investment strategies, profoundly influencing how projects are evaluated, financed, and implemented.

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Capital Projects: Capital Planning, Budgeting and Funding

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When governments or corporations make large investments, they don’t do so without serious planning. There’s a lot of money involved in these capital projects and that means getting the funding and allocating the finances wisely. It’s used to help governments and corporations understand their future operational costs.

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How to Manage a Cross-Functional Team: Tools and Strategies

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Some people believe cross-functional teams can be very productive, given they have clear governance, accountability, specific goals, suitable project management tools , as well as the organization to invest in and prioritize their success. Do cross-functional teams lead to greater project success? It depends on who you ask.

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6 Top Oracle PPM Software, Apps & Tools

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Project Management Offices: An internal or external project management office (PMO) sets standards, ensures project governance and supports project managers across the organization. They need tools to enforce best practices, ensure consistency and manage projects effectively.

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IT Financial Management (ITFM) Best Practices

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To accomplish this requires financial governance, creating and controlling an IT budget, tracking expenses and doing cost-benefit analysis of IT investments. ProjectManager’s workflow automation saves time when managing IT finances. What might not be so clear is how to effectively manage IT finances.

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What Is a Capital Improvement Plan & How to Create One

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This is a tool used more often by public entities such as local governments for major public expenditures. The capital improvement plan is used to coordinate between community planning and fiscal management to determine the location, timing and financing of the capital improvement. Financial Analysis. Plan Preparation.

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