Engineers and Consultants
Engineers and Consultants
“Do we know how much money was spent on project X to date?” Questions tied to specific projects become difficult to mitigate when managing a portfolio of multiple projects, but this can be better navigated when key metrics are organized into a clear and concise visual dashboard. Dashboards should be the go-to tool for project […]
How to Build a Project Dashboard Your Team Will Actually Use Read More »
“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
Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid? Choosing the Right Method for Every Project Read More »
“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
10 Minutes a Day to Save Hours in Project Management Read More »
“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
Stakeholder Buy-In: The #1 Factor for Project Success? Read More »
Have you found it challenging to distinguish the difference between portfolio, program, and project management?
Portfolio vs. Program vs. Project Management Read More »
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?
Why Does PMO Have A Negative Connotation? Read More »
Jeff Keller, PE, PMP discusses how mentoring is just who we are at Mesa.
Jeff Keller on Mentoring Read More »
Eli Schott, PMP discusses the humanistic aspect of mentoring at Mesa
Eli Schott on Mentoring Read More »
Nick Fox, PE, PMP discusses how one of the most rewarding things is seeing how they can pass along what they have learned to others and watch them grow and learn
Nick Fox on Watching Others Grow and learn Read More »
Jeff Keller, PE, PMP discusses how, with varying clients and constant change, the Mesa PMO team applies P.D.C.A. (Plan, Do, Check, Action) to evaluate each client’s needs.
Jeff Keller on Evaluating the Changing Client’s Needs Read More »