Planview AdaptiveWork recognized by Gartner as a leader in cloud-based IT PPM services for 2nd consecutive year

We are honored and pleased to announce for the second consecutive year, Planview AdaptiveWork has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Based IT Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Services, Worldwide. Ability to Execute, Completeness of Vision The distinction is based on an evaluation of our organization’s completeness of vision...

Creating an Innovation Culture

Is it possible to cultivate an innovation culture? Start-ups have an easier time of building in an innovation machine from day one. But what about established companies?  Not only is it possible, but in many sectors it’s necessary for survival. Disrupt or be disrupted, the saying goes. While there are myriad factors at play, organizations...

Agile News: Articles and Videos for Your Fall Reading List

With the commencement of the fall season and the welcome change in weather, it’s time to curl up with your pumpkin spiced latte and tablet and catch up on the latest news in Agile. We’ve compiled a variety of newsworthy thought leadership content for your reading pleasure. Enjoy and happy reading! Agile Transformation and the...

What is Lean Transformation and Why is It Important?

What is Lean Transformation? Lean transformation is a term used to describe the strategic, tactical, and operational improvements that organizations undergo in order to create more value for their customers. These improvements represent a fundamental, collective shift in business mentalities away from traditional business practices toward a more value-driven, streamlined approach. There is no single...

We Did It Again! Tasktop Named a Leader by GigaOm in Value Stream Management

The value stream management (VSM) market continues to grow at an exponential rate as enterprises recognize that they need to deliver higher quality software faster to compete in today’s world. Last week, a new research paper by GigaOm analyst, Jon Collins, named Tasktop as a leader in value stream management in software delivery. Acknowledging the...

7 Reasons Why Changepoint is Best Aligned with PMI’s 7th Edition PMBOK®

I was recently listening to an episode of the Project Management Office Hours podcast, and they were discussing the upcoming publication of Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Seventh Edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide. PMI’s flagship publication is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry, and I believe this...

The Flow Partner Program: Unlocking the Vast Potential of Value Stream Management (VSM)

If your customers don’t know what’s slowing them down, or why their Agile and DevOps transformations are hitting a wall, then the Flow Partner Program is for you. A leading U.S healthcare leader doubling its feature velocity. A telecom giant changing its outsourcing strategy to negotiate better terms with its service partners. An online investment...

How will PPM need to change in the next few years?

You’ve likely heard the adage ‘change is the one thing you can always count on,’ and this especially rings true in the business world. Regardless of the industry, companies will continue to be affected by different changes due to global competition, new legislation, or other factors. These changes and the uncertainty surrounding them will make...

Connecting International Teams Through Agile Program Management

Many organizations today deploy Agile in some capacity throughout their operations. More than 75% of organizations have stated that they have adopted Agile practices to accelerate their software delivery cycles. Although faster software deployment is a key benefit to embracing Agile, other teams within organizations like marketing and sales are adopting Agile to improve productivity....