When a project request comes in, ideally scope is clear for the Project Manager to begin and lead the project management process: kickoff, requirements gathering, building, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. While the Project Manager may be leading the Project Team with the northstar in [...]
It didn’t seem too long ago that in the world of project management you needed to pick a side: Waterfall or Agile. It’s no wonder that digital marketing project managers felt a bit alienated with this level of rigidity. Luckily, times have changed for the [...]
When thinking about project requests between different groups, what does that look like? Is it stopping by someone’s desk, making a quick phone call, sending an email noting all that something’s needed now? Or scratching a project idea on a napkin and passing it on [...]
When it comes to making choices, there will be times when we want changes after making an initial decision. Maybe we’re returning a bench that didn’t work out in an entryway, or extending a hotel stay because flights were canceled. Whatever the reason may be, [...]
What happens when a project goes perfectly? Ask a Project Manager and you may be surprised by the answer. While the main objectives are to successfully launch a project on time, on budget, and within scope, these aren’t the words I hear and listen for [...]
Many moons ago I heard this quote “If someone wants to do something they’ll find a way, if not they’ll find an excuse.” I wish I could properly attribute this, but I have no idea where I heard or read it. This doesn’t mean that [...]
When it comes to leading organizational initiatives, whether they’re implementations, operational support, or enhancement projects, a Project Manager is to corral all the things to get a Project Team from point A to point B. How do they do that? Most organizations have Project Managers [...]
We are in it, folks: we have seen and are continuing to see predicted layoffs take place across major organizations. Companies are looking for ways to cut costs and in 2022, it was reported that large companies could be saving up to $100 million by [...]
Whether your organization is expanding their Eloqua usage by adding more business units (BUs) or if you’re integrating newly acquired brands, some careful planning will help to ensure a harmonious migration. Considerations when migrating additional BUs: Governance: Folder Structures and Naming Conventions. Assess how to [...]
When a project deal closes, what’s the next step? The immediate reaction is “let’s go!” right? How does the Project Team know what was requested by the Project Sponsors? When is it due? Who needs to be part of the build, testing, etc.? So what [...]
