What are the AI project management tools that are defining the next generation of project portfolio management? We look at all the different opportunities presented by AI. This article in brief: What is AI? The Different Types of AI, and Data. How to Prepare for AI. The Growth sector: AI in Construction Management. AI Tools in Project Portfolio Management. How to Use AI for Project Management AI, once a remote concept from ‘the future’, seems to be taking over the world. Today, we use AI draft emails, design brochures, create schedules, and research topics. Closer to home, we use it in smar ..read more

This article covers the following topics:  What is sustainability in project management? How can organisations adopt more sustainable project practices? Becoming a sustainable project manager. Sustainability in construction projects. The benefits of sustainability in project management. Sustainability in Project Management “A goal without a timeline is just a dream.” — Robert Herjavec As a society, our sustainability initiatives have come a long way. We’ve seen significant growth in the use of renewable energy, measures taken to conserve water, to reduce waste, and reuse resources. Th ..read more

Project financial management integrations with ERPs (enterprise resource platforms) offer major advantages for running projects and portfolios. Organisations often use ERPs to manage their day-to-day business activities such as accounting and procurement. Project teams also use a variety of applications and services to create budgets and estimations. But, getting all these processes to work together requires an efficient financial management system. In a short and informative webinar, pmo365’s CEO, Laith Adel, shows how pmo365 integrates virtually any ERP or application to a single platform. H ..read more

pmo365 and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) recently co-hosted a roundtable webinar to demonstrate how AIMS is using its project management software for research into mitigating climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. AIMS uses pmo365 to manage climate change research projects with some interesting adaptions of the project portfolio management (PPM) technology. The versatility of pmo365, with real time data and customised workflows, has provided some niche tools for the research organisation. What is AIMS? The Australian Institute of Marine Science is a publicly financed or ..read more

Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, we’re beginning to see how AI will change project management. While it’s still early days, many PPM Solutions have incorporated AI into their features, and it’s bringing a productivity revolution to our industry. This blog, based on the webinar Future PMO: What does AI and tools like Chat GPT mean for PMOs looks at those developments, and discusses the future of AI in Project Management. Data: The different types, and why they’re important to AI Data is the basis for all AI. Without data, AI doesn’t have any function. And it’s completely reliant on a ..read more

Organisational governance for project management is not a new concept. However, project managers still often misunderstand it, and oftentimes limited to the project management realm. This reduces it’s impact to organisational processes, frameworks, and principles that guide project-based decision making. Successful organisational governance both influences project management processes, it also governs the organisation delivering these projects. Often, the missing piece to truly successful project governance is a robust organisational governance structure. In this blog, we guide you through the ..read more

We’ve all learnt over the past few years that anything can happen. So how can we apply that experience to our approaches to project management? How do we make sure our projects are secure, and that teams make informed decisions during these increasingly uncertain times? Risk Scenario Planning. Consider this an introduction to risk scenario planning, its benefits, and how you can start using it for your project management needs today. What is Risk Scenario Planning? Risk scenario planning, also called what-if analysis and portfolio modelling, looks at what scenarios could happen and how teams c ..read more

Strategic planning and project management – it may not be obvious how these two management tasks complement each other. However, an approach that incorporates both has significantly improved the long term planning of many organisations. Embarking on strategic planning as you would any other project assists managers in gaining awareness of any underlying issues, as well as the most effective ways to address them. Further, this kind of approach helps to ensure that all projects’ scheduling and execution are realistic and smooth. Canada Bay City Council in NSW, for example, did exactly that. They ..read more

Strategic planning and project management – it may not be obvious how these two management tasks complement each other. However, an approach that incorporates both has significantly improved the long term planning of many organisations. Embarking on strategic planning as you would any other project assists managers in gaining awareness of any underlying issues, as well as the most effective ways to address them. Further, this kind of approach helps to ensure that all projects’ scheduling and execution are realistic and smooth. Canada Bay City Council in NSW, for example, did exactly that. They ..read more

Project management for universities involves a set of unique challenges. Their projects are diverse, ranging from business and IT, to construction and maintenance. They also have responsibilities to stakeholders. In addition, they have extensive approval and compliance processes. As a result, project portfolio managers can experience poor visibility and control when monitoring performance. Federation University, based in Ballarat, Victoria, is no exception. The university sought out a PPM solution and selected pmo365 to manage a large and complex portfolio. After implementation, it has experie ..read more