Project Tracking Software - Less Projects Webplanner™ - Project Management Software, Project Planning ... Project managemnt trends -I PM’s are becoming Independent Consultants Project Management jobs are starting to open up as we slowly move out of this economic recession. Companies have been trying to cut expenses and save money, so new projects have been rather sparse in 2009, as multiple PMI Chapter Board members have shared with me recently. “It will take companies a while to start up new, large projects. When I talked to professional recruiters around the country that specialize in placing PMs and BA’s – I heard over and over that “few new projects started in 2009“. “…more projects will be approved this year over last year, as confidence builds throughout the year. We will see more and more PMs venture out on their own to become independent contractors (ICs). With the trend of 3 to 6 month contracts for PMs, we will also see ICs building trusting relationships with companies that will call on them to “get the job done” – and not have to always train up new PMs. Originally written by Donna Reed in CM Crossroads.
La gestion de projet en ligne Project Bubble | Free, Simple Project Management Tool Project management Trends – III Social Media will become a Norm Communication is a critical element to the success of every project. And with the increase of virtual/distributed teams comes the need for better communication and collaboration mechanisms. Even teams that are in the same location are considered virtual if you have to get up from your desk to go talk to them. The traditional tool of Email is not fulfilling this need. Work Together, Track Progress, Simple Project Management Wiki | Teamspinner
Tom's Planner | Gantt Chart Software | Faster than Excel easier than MS ... Project Management Trends -IV PM & BA Roles are Converging The need for efficiencies and doing more with less is also driving the convergence of Project Management and Business Analyst roles. For example, who should gather requirements? The PM or BA? As each company and project determines what is the best fit for them. Ryan Martens, founder and CTO of Rally Software, says that 2010 will see a “continued move of Project Management professionals from the role of Project Management to Release, Scrum or Product Management” and with it the “continued evolution of the Program Management office (PMO) into a Scrum of Scrums office”. PM’s that can step back to see the bigger picture by understanding the business – market and technology needs,being the liaison between the customer/business and the development team, andleading (not managing) the project team from concept/initiation to launch/close, …they will be in great demand. We are not saying that PMs or BAs are being replaced – these are just titles.