PPM Core Blog - Project and Project Portfolio Management Articles

Gantt Charts Decoded: A Quick and Easy 5-Minute Guide for You

Andrej DimovskiDecember 4, 2024

A Gantt chart is a kind of bar chart that illustrates the schedule of a particular project plan. More commonly known as a Gantt chart after Henry L. Gantt, who used the chart in the early twentieth century, it is a continuous line depicting and monitoring a project's timeline. ... Read More

Learn How to Visualize Success: Universal Viewer in Action

Andrej DimovskiNovember 26, 2024

An important part of project management is data visualization. It facilitates the understanding and exchange of complex project data among teams and organizations. In this way, software solutions are becoming useful tools for task and schedule management since they are altering the way teams and project managers view and utilize this data, which eventually results in a significant shift in methodology. ... Read More

Cost Module: Manage Project Finances with Precision

Andrej DimovskiNovember 6, 2024

Project Cost Management is one of the important disciplines of project management that includes the cost planning, controlling, and analysis of project cost. It helps to achieve project goals in terms of cost anywhere near the intended budget, alongside quality and the scope of the project. ... Read More

Top 5 Construction Project Management Books for Expert Insights

Andrej DimovskiNovember 4, 2024

Construction Project management is constantly evolving, with the use of new technologies, regulations, and some of the best practices emerging regularly. That’s why staying informed and in touch is the best way to be equipped with the much-needed tools to navigate the project and even to increase the level of knowledge and improve the position in the team. ... Read More

Get to Know PPM Core 2.3: New user interface, multiple columns, grouping and baselines

Andrej DimovskiOctober 29, 2024

PPM Core version 2.3 introduces multiple functionalities aimed at improving user experience and increasing productivity. These include an improved user interface, multiple columns, the option to customize groups, the ability to import multiple baselines, and the option to export project data for Excel analysis. ... Read More

Gartner’s Roadmap for Future-Productive PMOs: A Guide to Strategic Success

Andrej DimovskiOctober 15, 2024

In the evolving business landscape, Project Management Offices (PMOs) play a crucial role in delivering projects that align with an organization’s broader goals, and Gartner has outlined a roadmap to help future-productive PMOs increase efficiency, enhance strategic alignment, and achieve success. ... Read More

How to Improve Visibility and Data Insights in Project Risk Management

Andrej DimovskiOctober 3, 2024

In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, achieving full visibility into risk data is essential for effective risk management, as traditional methods often lack the accuracy needed for informed decision-making. By utilizing digital risk management solutions, organizations can enhance visibility and leverage critical data, ultimately leading to improved project outcomes. ... Read More

Portfolio Management Strategies: Balancing and Aligning for Success

Andrej DimovskiSeptember 27, 2024

Portfolio management is one of the most strategic practices for any organization aiming for sustainable growth and risk reduction. Have you ever wondered how large companies balance multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that each contributes effectively to the company’s goals? ... Read More

Saving Time in Project Planning: PPM Core’s Benefits for Planners

Ivona OrachevaSeptember 20, 2024

Project planners often face challenges in managing and communicating data, particularly on complex projects where numerous schedules—typically stored as PDFs in various folders—can create confusion over which version is the most current. This is where PPM Core proves invaluable, offering a solution for updating and sharing the latest schedules with everyone involved in the project. ... Read More

How to Increase Team Productivity in Projects? A Guide for Managers and Organizations

Andrej DimovskiSeptember 13, 2024

Improving team productivity in projects: this is likely one of the most pressing concerns for project managers and leaders. And rightly so! With so many challenges, from lack of motivation to inadequate use of technology, keeping a team efficient and aligned can feel like a real rollercoaster ride. But is there a magic formula for success? ... Read More