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Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid? Choosing the Right Method for Every Project

“We’re over budget since some stakeholders wanted to add additional requirements to the pre-defined scope.” Situations like the one above make it extremely important to pick the correct methodology when determining how to approach a project to maximize the rate of return while keeping stakeholders satisfied. While Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid have their strengths, matching

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10 Minutes a Day to Save Hours in Project Management

“Looking to save hours in your day? Sometimes a small, daily practice makes all the difference.“ Effective project management does not need to take over your entire day. These quick, high-impact habits can save hours of work overtime: These simple habits save time, and by remaining consistent, they bring clarity and momentum to each project

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Beyond Deadlines: How the PMO Can Foster True Collaboration

“My team was already working on creating a document to address this issue.” Sometimes, we get so focused on achieving the end goal of delivering a final project that collaboration gets sidelined. When PMOs encourage partnership, it improves project outcomes and creates a culture where teams are more engaged and motivated. Here’s how to shift

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Stakeholder Buy-In: The #1 Factor for Project Success?

“This is good, but can you modify this one more time to better align with our goals.” Have you ever heard something along those lines when collaborating with stakeholders on a project? Projects often succeed or fail based on stakeholder alignment. Without full buy-in, even the best plans fall short. Here’s how PMOs can make

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Portfolio vs. Program vs. Project Management

Have you found it challenging to distinguish the difference between portfolio, program, and project management?

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Project Manager Vs. Project Engineer

Are you a “big-picture thinker” or a “detail-oriented thinker?” Both a Project manager and project engineer must communicate through various stakeholders and amongst themselves to successfully complete the design and construction of a project.

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What Is Consulting?

Consultation is something that has been on my mind lately. How does this “less-tangible,” value-add service we bring to the table present itself, and how can it be explained to those not familiar with the term? It’s intriguing to me, and I sense others may feel the same way.

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Why Does PMO Have A Negative Connotation?

Project Management Offices (PMOs) often get a bad rap for “policing” to get a project done or, worse yet, stand in the way of getting a project done! Why is this and how can certified Project Management Professionals turn around the impression that PMOs are not needed or cause more failures than successes? 

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The Engineering Conundrum

“What is wrong with today’s engineers?” This statement can be heard throughout the utility and business sectors daily. The common sentiment is that the recent incoming engineers don’t seem up-to-par with the engineers from previous generations. Complaints range from a lack of knowledge, an inability to handle projects, and attitude issues.

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How is Mesa’s Solutions Delivery Group Different?

Mesa’s Solutions Delivery Group is a team of certified PMPs who can apply proven techniques to identify solutions to common industry problems, such as staff shortages, training deficiencies, process bottlenecks, etc.

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