Drawn from our conversations with CIOs, project managers, PMOs and executive teams, this is where we share our thinking on organizational transformation.
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Our thinking on organizational transformation, shaped by conversations with CIOs, PMOs and executive teams.
A bad project survives because a senior sponsor backs it; a good idea dies for want of a channel. How demand management selects on value, not on rank.
Equipping your teams creates no value if your project portfolio is never prioritized. Discover the three levels that really decide project performance.
Buying a tool 'for visibility' changes nothing: AI has commoditized it. The real question before any purchase: decide what, by whom, at what cadence.
Your annual budget tells you how much, never whether your teams can deliver. Steer capacity by quarter, team by team, and recover the one euro in ten you waste.
Your business cases promise millions and nobody verifies the gains. Here's why the post-project review—promise vs reality—is the only one that works.
Companies measure everything except the cost of their own disorganisation. Project waste, context switching, non-decision: the real number that unlocks it all.
Scoring ranks 35 projects between 7 and 9 without ever deciding. Discover how scenario planning at scale and benefits tracking finally drive the call.
The big-rocks-first method to prioritise your project portfolio: ring-fence strategic programmes, arbitrate at the executive committee and show the real impact.
Quarter Plan 2026: the 5-step method to prioritize your projects, match real workload against capacity, and avoid the fatal Excel + PowerPoint mistake.
Prioritize your project portfolio without politics: capacity scenarios reveal the true cost of every yes and no, and give the CEO a clean basis to decide.
Learn how to succeed at PI Planning: definition, benefits, preparation, running the event, tools, and post-event follow-up to align IT and business teams.
Portfolio management vs project management: definition, prioritization methods, KPIs, tools and mistakes to avoid. The complete guide for CIOs, PMOs and transformation leaders.
Learn how to set up effective project portfolio management: definition, prioritization methods, essential KPIs and how to choose the right PPM tool.
Project portfolio management: definition, methods, prioritization frameworks and the right PPM tool to select and steer the right projects.
Seven misconceptions that derail PPM software RFPs — and how to evaluate a Project Portfolio Management solution through people, processes and tools.
Unlock the secrets of PMO reporting. Achieve leadership in executive committees through effective PMO reports.
Agile en Seine 2023 recap: keynotes and case studies from RATP, PMU, Renault, La Poste/Thiga and ENGIE on business agility, Lean Portfolio Management and OKRs.
10 practices to build a trusted CEO-CIO relationship, from build to run — co-created by a community of transformation decision-makers and doers.
The 10 most common project portfolio mistakes — from one-size-fits-all communication to skipping governance. Pragmatic advice for CIOs, PMOs and project managers.
"Not mature enough for a project portfolio"? The arguments for and against PPM in a low-maturity organization, plus a PMO's real-world lessons learned.
PMO vs project manager: understand each role's responsibilities, the differences between them, and how they work together to keep projects aligned with strategy.
PMO and leadership team: how do you find the right stance? Discover the symptoms of a dysfunctional PMO and the keys to positioning it well.
Discover the top 10 project portfolio management best practices: meaning, roles, rituals, prioritization, transparency and a culture of transformation.
How to set up a PMO? Discover the key steps, the ideal profile, the difficulties to anticipate and the best practices for a successful Project Management Office implementation.
A pragmatic guide to Lean Portfolio Management: quarterly cycles, value-driven prioritization, and continuous alignment between leadership, IT and business.
APIs, minimalist UX and AI: three PPM trends and innovations reshaping project portfolio management — and what they mean for your PMO and CIO office.
How do you make project portfolio management pragmatic in 2022? Discover 6 actionable levers to modernize your PPM: collaboration, reporting, project selection, workflows, stopping projects and visibility.
The pandemic, the IT talent war and the explosion of cross-functional projects have created a complex context. Discover how to modernize your project steering with hybrid methods, PPM software and 7 key steps to grow your company's project culture.
Discover 5 modern levers to keep your stakeholders aligned throughout your transformation projects — effectively and sustainably.
Learn how to set up an effective steering committee: roles, key members, how it differs from executive and project committees, and best practices to make it last.
Preparing a steering committee takes more than a deck. Discover the keys to strengthen your preparation and walk into your next SteerCo ready for anything.
What is a steering committee? Clear definitions of 5 key SteerCo terms — milestones, project manager, key user, reporting — and the misunderstandings around them.
How do you manage conflict and aggressive behavior in steering committee meetings? 7 tips to reframe hostility, keep your cool and protect a constructive climate.
How do you make the right decisions quickly — and with strong buy-in — in a steering committee? Discover 5 decision-making methods, 2 traps to avoid and a complete checklist.
Improve your governance steering committee meetings with these 5 best practices: avoid surprises, celebrate achievements, align decisions, communicate clearly, and stay focused!
Learn how to budget a project: estimation by analogy, phased budgets, the 6 mistakes to avoid and the benefits of a solid project budget.
Discover 12 best practices for effective project status meetings: avoid the common pitfalls, run engaging check-ins, and keep your projects on track.
How do you succeed at project scoping with business teams? Co-construction, questiology, BRM, flash design: discover the key steps of effective collaborative scoping.
Why and how to put in place a pragmatic, (somewhat) standardized project approach — debunk the myths about methodology and build an effective project culture.
How can you be pragmatic in project risk analysis? After a refresher on the fundamental models, discover a modern, digital and pragmatic approach.
All the keys to cross-functional project success. Pragmatic, concrete advice to lead your next project across the finish line!
What is a project post-mortem? What should it include? How do you run one effectively? Which ready-to-use templates can you use? Let's take stock.
How do you set up a meaningful project health status? Which common mistakes and pitfalls should you avoid? We cover it all in this article.
Discover how to design an effective project communication plan: fundamentals, the 5W2H method, 5 modern hacks, and the do's & don'ts to set your project up for success.
The steering committee is a key governance body in any business transformation. Explore how it works, its responsibilities, its composition and best practices.
What is a project charter? Methodology, key questions to answer and a project charter example to frame your projects and align every stakeholder.
The project scope statement is the concise document that lets everyone identify at a glance the main points of your project's scope.
Part communication tool, part analysis tool, project reporting gives regular visibility into a project's progress and presents key project information in a meaningful way.
Discover how to actually use Kanban in your project management to optimize project tracking: benefits, physical vs. digital boards, and when to use it.
Macro planning gives every stakeholder an at-a-glance view of your project's main phases, milestones and deadlines. Learn why it matters and how to create yours.
Discover the best practices for preparing your project budget forecast: definition, benefits, methods and tips to anticipate your project expenses.
The complete guide to project management KPIs: definition, how to use them, the main indicator types, and the dashboard to steer your projects effectively.
Project milestones are a particularly effective project management tool for sequencing your project into phases. With milestones, you boost your teams' motivation and improve transparency on project progress.
Moving to project mode means rethinking your whole organization: from defining the shared project and communicating it, to structuring the teams and their leader!
A project review is a key project management tool. Learn how to organize it, who to invite, when to hold it and how to get the most out of it.
Get our steering committee presentation template: meeting structure, tips and best practices to run successful SteerCo meetings.
The Gantt chart is one of the most widely used tools to simplify project tracking. A closer look at its benefits and the method for building your own.
Discover the 7 steps to create an effective capacity plan: define your priority needs, analyze current capacity, manage demand, identify gaps and deploy your Capacity Planning.
The complete guide to designing an effective capacity planning: definition, steps, best practices and tools to optimize your resources.
A clear definition of Capacity Planning, and its basic principles to ensure efficient management of the capacity of your resources.
8 pragmatic capacity planning tips to move your projects forward faster and better — and get your capacity planning process right.
How to be a good cross-functional project manager? Discover the challenges of the role and the 7 key tools to effectively steer your cross-functional projects.
Demand planning vs Capacity Planning: discover the key differences, how they complement each other, and how to combine them to balance needs and resources.
How CIOs drive Industry 4.0 digital transformation: supply chain, predictive maintenance, best of breed and cybersecurity lessons from the field.
Why your transformation millions are evaporating: the real power is in the tempo
Improve your project management with proven tips: planning, budgeting and other methods to succeed in business transformations.
SMEs have the same digital transformation expectations as larger companies — with smaller budgets. Here's why and how to implement project portfolio management in an SME.
PMO (Project Management Office): the complete guide to understanding this key role, its positioning, and how to implement it effectively.
SAFe Program Increment (PI): learn what a PI is and the 8 keys to running your next PI Planning smoothly.
Running a steering committee meeting is an achievable goal for any project manager, as long as the meeting and the manager are well prepared.
Why set up a PMO? Discover the reasons that drive companies to structure a Project Management Office to better manage their cross-functional projects.
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