Does your company focus on change-makers? If you are uncertain why this is an important question, here is another one: What makes the difference between a project team that repeatedly overspends, misses deadlines, reduces overall profit, and just about scrapes by and a project team that can turn this scenario…
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A project is not always easy to manage, but successful outcomes are achievable with the right approach and attitude. When beginning a project, it is essential to have a clear goal and specific objectives in mind. This helps create a structured plan emphasizing the importance of allocating resources and workforce…
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ISO 27001 is the leading standard for data security and is essential for your business, particularly if you manage any of your work online (which most of us do). Xergy Group, the developer of the project management software Proteus, has ISO 27001 accreditation. This certification is a testament to the…
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Have you heard about a single source of truth? Organizing data is a difficult task for many companies that run complex projects. They often struggle with data-related issues such as a lack of collaboration, data integrity, and data quality issues. We see this often amongst our clients before they onboard…
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When it comes to project management, there is no one-size-fits-all solution and there are a lot of options to choose from. The best project management tool for a given project depends on the specific nature and complexity of that project. For the purposes of this article, we will define a…
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Project management software sits at the heart of Proteus. Project management software is nothing new. In fact, one quick look through the software review site Capterra and you will find 100s of really well-reviewed, highly established software platforms promising to dramatically increase your business success. The best project management software is supposed…
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Projects fail. All the time. According to the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) 2021 Pulse of the Profession report, a staggering 48%[1] of energy projects in 2020 were failures. So it’s natural to ask: why do projects fail? Back in 2007 the PMI’s researchers broke the reasons for project failure down into…
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The tyranny of choice: does it seem like are too many project management tools out there to choose from? Why are there so many different types of tools (and whilst we are at it, why do so many have three-word acronyms like ERP, PPM, PSA, CPM, etc)? The answer is…
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Struggling to choose your project software tools? Project management is difficult. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. It’s a balancing act – striving to keep everything on plan, on budget, and on time. Not to mention juggling resources, stakeholders, and comms. While modern technology can facilitate the process, in many…
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