Unlike enterprise project management systems that require everyone to have a doctorate or toy like spreadsheet solutions with few benefits over email, WorkOtter is the “just right” solutions for all but .01% of companies. OK – Drumroll Please. Our top … Read More
PPM
Communicating the PPM Value Proposition to Your Boss
I was recently asked, “How do you communicate the “value” of a PPM solution to your client/boss?” Step 1: Set your goals with your boss/client? In my opinion there are only 3 real strategies that these goals should directly relate … Read More
End “Management by Screaming Loudest”? Step 1: Score Business Value
An oldie but a goody! As we wind through summer vacations, staff members out of the office and competing priorities, we’re re-sharing a great blog post from last summer on how to manage the manager. Project priorities are frequently decided … Read More
Closing Thoughts
Ultimately, program managers are judged on results. Creating a positive program culture that facilitates excellent project management should produce excellent results. Having the correct program manager attributes, knowing how to manage stakeholders, implementing the most effective program process strategy, deploying … Read More
WorkOtter Named Best Project Portfolio Management Software Company of 2021 by Digital.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2021 WorkOtter Named Best Project Portfolio Management Software Company of 2021 by Digital.com The company was recognized among the most efficient solutions for planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects Boulder, Colorado – Digital.com, a leading … Read More
PPM without Getting Fired? Step 5: Clear Your Calendar
In the 16 years we have been working with customers (big and small) on their project portfolio management implementations we have seen every mistake in the book. Unfortunately, some mistakes turn into implementation disasters where budgets, time, and the careers … Read More
Business Cases
A portfolio can include multiple programs, and/or the projects within a single program can be a portfolio. A portfolio is just a logical grouping of projects under a common leadership structure. Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions, like WorkOtter, are inputs … Read More
PPM without Getting Fired? Step 4: Find a Bad Cop
I am constantly giving WorkOtter demos based on features people want in their resource and project management software. More often than not the implementation is botched, the wrong tool is selected, training is ignored, the process is non-existent (or stifling), … Read More
Who We Are (and why you should care)
This is typically the place where a company goes on and on about why their product is the only product a company should consider for this type of solution. They spew overblown hype, hide their own weaknesses, and over promise … Read More
