The enterprise project management office (EPMO) is the central hub that coordinates projects and ensures everyone involved has their needs and requirements met in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The EPMO is also responsible for ensuring that the main stakeholders remain apprised of key decisions, risks, issues, and changes that can either positively or negatively [...]
Most of our clients have many related projects going at the same time to further the goals of the whole organization. The projects may involve the same groups of stakeholders, subject matter experts, or resources. Learning how to communicate between each component is a necessity. Decisions made concerning one project can affect the others, so [...]
Program management is not to be confused with project management, and the two titles should not be used interchangeably. We generally relate project management responsibilities to the oversight and management of time, budget, and scope. This is a challenge at the project level and is substantially more complicated at the project, portfolio, or program management [...]
Although the titles “project manager” and “program manager” may sound similar, in reality, they are far from the same. Each role is unique, and netlogx is able to meet the needs of both roles. A project manager is typically thought of as the individual in charge of running a project. They oversee the day-to-day operations [...]
Successful management is the key to a successful program implementation. Effective and efficient management of a program can be the difference between success and failure. To effectively manage a program, we must first understand the focus and goals of a program. A program is focused on long-term business objectives. It has governance and oversight over [...]
Of all the activities I do to stay fit, hiking and trekking mountains are high on the list. Recently, I had the privilege of working for a client in the state of Arizona, and while I was there, a co-worker and I hiked the highest point in the state: Humphrey’s Peak. Despite being 15,800 feet [...]
Now that I asked myself that question, I realize my bucket list has certainly evolved over the years. At 8-years-old, I wanted nothing more than to go to Disney World. At 15-years-old, I wanted to go to my very first music festival. When I was 20-years-old, I had my mind made up that I wanted [...]
Skydiving. It is something that I think you could find on most people’s bucket list and is always hyped-up as the go-to adrenaline junkie activity. For me, it was a little different. As I watched the small plane descend, with its cargo of the most recent jumpers still slowly floating down, I felt the first [...]
Caveat Emptor! Translated from Latin, it means “let the buyer beware.” In daily commerce, this phrase is meant to convey the importance for the purchaser to conduct their due diligence to see that the product or service being procured is not defective. Certainly, Caveat Emptor is wise counsel for all of us when making any [...]
Women & Hi Tech aims to change the landscape of women represented in STEM and STEM careers to be equally inclusive to all. They work to connect female STEM professionals with each other and our local communities. I recently attended the organization’s 20th Anniversary celebration. I felt so grand dining at Audrey’s table. The evening [...]