It’s Official! Gartner Take on Product Portfolio Management and Product Lifecycle Management Convergence

Mark the date – February 16, 2017. On this day Gartner published research officially proclaiming the need for CIOs to embrace Product Portfolio Management. “Manufacturing CIOs must invest in product portfolio management to provide decision makers with a structured, objective process for defining and adhering to corporate strategies and supporting programs. We explain how PPM...

Lean Flow: Priority #1 for Lean Executives

What is Lean Flow? Companies of all sizes are using Lean as the catalyst to improve flow, and thereby increase speed. In Lean, flow refers to the manner in which work progresses through a system: “Good” flow describes a system where work moves through steadily and predictably, whereas “bad” flow describes a system in which work stops...

Planview Showcases ProjectPlace Workspaces at SXSW in Austin – Get Sh!t Done

When it comes to demonstrating revolutionary new technology, there is no better destination than the SXSW Conference and Trade Show in Austin, Texas. This year, Planview is excited to showcase ProjectPlace Workspaces of our all-in-one work collaboration tool, for the very first time – and in or own backyard. What Are Workspaces? In Projectplace, Workspaces...

The Changing Enterprise Architecture Landscape

Given the pace of change in business today it should come as no surprise that Enterprise Architecture (EA) has begun to take center stage. Traditionally, EA has focused on architecting the technology landscape towards cost-efficiency. But according to their January 2017 report, The State of EA 2017: Aspirations and Challenges, which includes data taken from...

4 Companies Leading the Way in Customer Experience

Editor’s note: the following article is a guest post by Shay Namdarian, GM of Customer Strategy at Collective Campus. It is no coincidence that the most innovative brands in the world are also leading the way in customer experience. Brands like Apple, Disney, Zappos, and Amazon are front of mind during conversations about memorable customer experiences....

4 Tips for Improving Customer Centricity Through Idea Challenges

Companies like Pfizer, Siemens, and AT&T have discovered that idea challenges are the missing links to solving customer experience problems. What is an idea challenge you may be wondering? An idea challenge is a core component in any effective innovation program. It’s a way for you to identify ideas at scale from employees, customers, partners,...

Constellation Research Analyst Interviews Planview’s Chief Product Officer About Recent Thoma Bravo Acquisition

Want to better understand the importance of Planview’s recent acquisition news? Watch the new video for a front-row seat as Constellation Research analyst Alan Lepofsky takes Planview’s Chief Product Officer Patrick Tickle through his paces regarding the Thoma Bravo acquisition. You’ll get an up close look at why leading private equity firm Thoma Bravo acquired Planview and...

The Art of Evaluating PPM Software

Whether you’re a professional or “accidental” Project Manager, the burden of evaluating software solutions will likely fall on your shoulders at some point in your career. I say burden and not responsibility because the pressure to deliver is real, visibility among executive stakeholders high and change management a tricky process to navigate. So how do...

Blessed Are the Mapmakers: The Business of Wayfinding

In a recent article, I observed that the modern-day organization prizes certain cultural traits. We seek to foment a culture of innovation. We seek to foment a culture of quality. We seek to foment a culture of sustainability. And, a culture of safety. The successful organization comes to mirror the well-rounded individual whose sense of...

Going Beyond WIP Limits for Ever-Higher Organizational Performance

You’ve probably heard the big news: multitasking is a myth. And yet, virtually everyone is guilty of switching between several projects at once — all while responding to emails, drive-by conversations, phone calls, and more. When pressed to deliver faster, we often overwhelm ourselves by attempting to take on more tasks, inadvertently diluting our focus...