DECEMBER 2017CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6DECEMBER - 20 - 2017PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Volume 02 - 24Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtJohn ConnorDeclan ColeJohn GouthamAssistant Managing EditorRoyce D'SouzaSenior WritersRussell ThomasRachel ClarkKenneth ThomasEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJames SmithMensholong LepchaNaomi DaleSalesDaniel Silvadaniel@cioapplications.comMailing Address:ValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T: 510.330.5242EditorialCollaboration for SuccessThe changing business practices along with the growing requirements and expectations of customers are fuelling a transformation in the project management landscape. Today, the focus is on the people, processes and technologies needed to successfully execute projects. Organizations are adopting the methodology of constant and continuous interaction and communication between the functional groups, project personnel, executive management, subcontractors, and most importantly, the customer, to have a successful project. Project management solutions today are creating success through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are offering actionable information associated with the performance of projects, programs, or portfolios. KPIs are typically driving top level metrics such as cash, profit, revenue, growth and new orders. Business cadence has also gained importance to promote collaboration. On the other hand, blended project management methodology is also being adopted by organizations to leverage the best practices of various methodologies to successfully plan, manage and deliver projects. Agility has disrupted traditional delivery methodologies, and companies are learning that they need to blend agile and waterfall models to deliver results. Blending these two approaches is proving successful as organizations are spending less time debating the approach and instead focusing on getting results. The adoption of automation technologies are simplifying and improving project management processes, and experts envision the end goal of AI in the workplace as a "hub of productivity" with systems that can detect workflow, interact with other resources, accept planning process, and provide actionable insights and suggestions for day-to-day operations. As companies continue investing heavily in evolving technologies to enhance their productivity, our aim with this edition on project management is to help you gain visibility into your project progress lifecycle.Let us know your thoughts. Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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