HR managers: 4 project management trends you need to know about
One of the major hurdles companies face when they try to extract the maximum value from their project management infrastructure is that project management, in practice, isn’t correctly perceived. As you, the HR manager, are in the position of hiring project managers, you need to be aware of the major trends in this field.
1. Only large companies can afford project management software
This may have been the case a few years ago but it certainly isn’t true now. The trend shifted to cloud-based solutions a couple of years ago but the change didn’t stop there – it carried on growing.
Environments are almost instantly set up. This means there is no real need for an implementation partner unless the environment needs to be configured to suit the particular business’ needs.
2. Technology isn’t important
Technology modifications need to be done quickly and long gone are the days of projects being planned on the back of cigarette boxes. Today, project managers need to be well versed in using technology and young professionals alone can’t be left to take advantage of this resource. Baby boomer project managers need to step up to the plate and start to learn what incredible benefits project management software has to offer.
3. Project managers don’t have to multitask
Nothing can be further from the truth! The demand to manage portfolios - instead of just managing stand-alone projects - is also on the rise and technology has finally started to catch up. Third-party service providers should, for the foreseeable future, still form part of this booming industry.
4. Methodologies should stay put
In today’s fast-paced world, bulky methodologies won’t make the cut if businesses need to remain agile. Documenting for the sake of having documentation is a waste and, in an effective project management environment, only the most critical processes need to be in black and white.
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Anita Potgieter is the COO at FOXit. She has a BCom in informatics from the University of Pretoria. In addition, she obtained a qualification in advanced business analysis from the same institution as well as a qualification in competitive strategy from LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN. Anita is a Microsoft Certified Professional, a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, a Microsoft Certified IT Professional and a Microsoft Certified Trainer. She specialises in, among others, project management, enterprise project management consulting and requirement analysis. |
