As a management task, project management is divided into project definition, project implementation and project completion. The aim is to ensure that projects are planned and controlled correctly, that risks are limited, opportunities are exploited and project goals are achieved in terms of quality, on time and within budget. Project management encompasses the management tasks, organization, techniques and resources required to successfully complete a project.

Portfolio management is the process of monitoring and maintaining all IT resources throughout the company in terms of their investment and financial viability. Portfolio management takes into account all current and planned IT resources and provides a framework for the analysis, planning and execution of the IT portfolio across the organization.

In the Project & Human Ressources section you will find lots of information and tips for the successful implementation and optimization of projects. Every project depends on the people who drive it forward. That’s why you’ll also find articles on human resources, personnel, training, qualifications, onboarding and soft skills.

We will also introduce you to software that will help you find your way around the project landscape. It’s all about agile project management, SCRUM, collaboration and standards such as IPMA from the International Project Management Association (IPMA), which is represented in Germany by GPM, PMBOK from the Project Management Institute (PMI), Prince2 from the UK and Hermes from Switzerland.