Media Coverage Archives: Media Coverage - 2009 Media Coverage - 2008Organizations Fail to Tie Learning to Business Impact Lack of Skilled People, Resources and Methodologies Key Causes
Results of a new global survey reveal that more than half of organizations do not measure the business impact of their learning programs, citing both a lack of resources and people qualified to track impact, as well as the need for a better understanding of measurement methodologies.
PM Forum / December 2010
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Four Steps to Value Improvement
In today’s economy, every company and organization is struggling to do more with less, and performance is paramount. This is true for public and private sector entities, as well as for non-profits. Which is why, in order to prevail in lean times, it’s essential to optimize every operation of your organization, especially the project management office (PMO).
PM World Today / November 2010
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Get to the Core of Vendor Management Problems
Among the organizations struggling with outsourced projects that have gone bad, or that have failed completely, the most often cited reason is vendor management issues, as if the vendor is always the one to blame and the buyer is completely blameless.
Link Magazine / November 2010
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When in Rome: The Role of Good, Global Analyst
Yes, the world is flat, and the reality of today’s global economy is that business analysts (BA) from all corners of the earth – North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific – often work with one another.
Modern Analyst / October 2010
PDFWhere the US Federal Government Leads others will have to follow
The United States federal government spends more money annually than any other entity in the country.
PM Today / October 2010
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ESI International Organizes Risk Management Seminar in Doha
Projects managers will be given an insight into comprehensive documentation and early assessment of potential risk
factors to ensure a project stays on course throughout its life span during a free breakfast seminar delivered by a leading industry expert.
AME Info / September 2010
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Improved collaboration can revitalize acquisition
Acquisition reform has been on the agendas of administrations for the last 30 years, yet government programs consistently run over budget, deliver past deadline and fall short of expectations.
Federal Times / September 2010
PDFOutsourcing Threatened by Poor Risk Management
From consumer electronics made in China to software written in India to call centers based in the Philippines, the global outsourcing market is worth thousands of billions of dollars annually, with around 95 per cent of organizations either buying, providing or both buying and providing outsourced services and functions.
MBA For All / September 2010
PDFFirms Going Global Often Overlook Supply Chain Risks
More organizations are going global and depending on outsourcing and international supply chains to get projects
completed on schedule and within budget, yet fewer than half of those buying or providing outsourced services
effectively manage the associated risks, according to an industry survey.
P & C National Underwriter / September 2010
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Hope is not a Plan: Measuring learning impact
In the past, leaders of project management offices (PMOs), Centre’s of Excellence (COEs) and chief learning officers have been willing to buy hope.
PM Today / September 2010
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Will your organization get an 'A' for learning, but an 'F' for value of investment?
Strengthening and evolving your company's skill and performance level requires more than educating your employees.
Training Zone / August 2010
PDFBetter Vendor Requirements
Among the organizations struggling with outsourced projects that have gone bad, or that have failed completely, the most often cited reason is vendor management issues, as if the vendor is always the one to blame and the buyer is completely blameless.
Projects@Work / August 2010
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Successful Projects through Agile Project Management
Both traditional and agile project delivery embody similar principles and practices that aim to deliver measurable results.
Project Times / August 2010
PDFWhy Organizations Fear Change
Experts agree about one thing: Organizations must change or else they’ll perish. And that change involves the entire organization. Yet, the biggest stumbling block is implementing it. This is where the change issue gets sticky, because the pundits have yet to come up with template-type solutions for making it happen.
Troy Media / August 2010
PDFOutsourcing training needed by organisationsMore than half of organisations admit that they require better training and support to improve the effectiveness of outsourcing initiatives in order to boost bottom line performance.
Public Technology / August 2010
PDFThe 3 worst outsourcing mistakes most firms make
Yes, outsourcing certain functions is a solid strategy for saving money for organizations of all sizes. As long as it’s being handled right.
Business Brief / August 2010
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Successful Solutions Through Agile Project Management
Both traditional and agile project delivery embody similar principles and practices that aim to deliver measurable results, article by Nancy Nee.
PM World Today / August 2010
PDFGlobal Study Reveals Pitfalls of OutsourcingResults of a new global study reveal the concerns, effectiveness and best practices in risk management by organizations that outsource projects.
Chief Learning Officer / July 2010
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ESI International: Risky Business: Organizational Effectiveness at Managing Risk of Outsourced ProjectsNearly 95 percent of businesses engage in outsourcing. ESI provides advice on how to make the process smoother.
Area Development / July 2010
PDFOutsourcing Study Reveals the Importance of Risk Management
ESI International conducted a global research study and found that around half of clients and providers are effectively managing the risksinvolved with outsourced projects.
iHot Desk / July 2010
PDFSurvey points to wear risk management culture related to outsourcing
Managing product or service quality is the top outsourcing risk to organizations, yet less than half of respondents to
an ESI International survey report having a strong risk management culture.
Canadian Underwriter / July 2010
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Save Money: Manage Outsourcing Risk
Results of a new global study reveal the concerns, effectiveness and best practices in risk management by organisations that outsource projects.
Gantthead / July 2010
PDFOutsourcing threatened by poor risk management
From consumer electronics made in China to software written in India to call centres based in the Philippines, the global outsourcing market is worth thousands of billions of dollars annually, with around 95 per cent of organisations either buying, providing or both buying and providing outsourced services and functions.
Management Issues / July 2010
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Survey reveals lack of awareness about outsourcingA recent survey, conducted by ESI International, reveals that fewer than half of the companies that buy or provide outsourced services are able to effectively manage the risk of outsourced projects.
Virtela / July 2010
PDFMost Organizations That Outsource Do Not Manage Associated Risks Fewer than half of organizations buying or providing outsourced services are able to effectively manage the associated risks, according to an industry survey. ESI International, which conducted the survey, “Risky Business: Organizational Effectiveness at Managing Risk of Outsourced Projects,” said organizations lack foundational skills and processes with respect to outsourcing.
P&C National Underwriter / July 2010
PDFStudy Finds Pitfalls of Outsourcing
A new global study by ESI International finds that of the 95% of organizations buy, provide or both buy and provide outsourced services and functions, fewer than half are able to effectively manage the risk of outsourced projects.
Manufacturing.net / July 2010
PDFESI International Expands Australia & New Zealand Market Operations
It was announced today that ESI International will now deliver its world-class learning programs and services direct to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
PM Forum / July 2010
PDFGlobal Study Reveals the Key Pitfalls of OutsourcingA new global survey indicates that many outsourced projects are jeopardized by poor risk management. Pervasive challenges include a lack of foundational skills and processes, requirements gaps, and vendor delays.
ECM Connection / July 2010
PDFGlobal Outsourcing Study Shows that Most Customers Don’t Have a Handle on RiskResults of a new global study reveal the concerns, effectiveness and best practices in risk management by organizations that outsource projects.
Nearshore Americas / July 2010
PDFThe Pitfalls of OutsourcingA new global survey indicates that many outsourced projects are jeopardized by poor risk management. Pervasive challenges include a lack of foundational skills and processes, requirements gaps, and vendor delays.
Projects@Work / July 2010
PDFSingapore regulator censures bank for risk management failingsAccording to research from ESI International, only four in ten of the 600 contractor managers and senior executives surveyed described their risk management of outsourced projects as 'effective' or better.
Barclay Simpson / July 2010
PDFADP Leverages Project Management to Improve Client Experience
Over the last decade, ADP, a provider of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions, has shifted to multiservice solutions that include a range of human resources, benefit, talent management and payroll services being implemented simultaneously from single-service solutions.
HR Professional Magazine / June/July 2010
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ESI Partners with Knowledge Advisors
A new partnership between ESI International and KnowledgeAdvisors to provide KnowledgeAdvisors Metrics that Matter learning assessments to all corporate, government, nonprofit and individual ESI clients worldwide will enhance their ability to measure the impact and value of learning programs.
Chief Learning Officer / June 2010
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Top 10 Project Management trends for 2010
Project management experts from ESI International have been looking at the trends for the rest of 2010, following on from a survey undertaken late last year when a global panel of consultants and senior executives identified ten top trends.
Project Manager Today / June 2010
PDFKeeping Record of What Counts in Job TrainingBuy-in, pre-learning assessments, benchmarking, and more: putting the finger on learning success. Article is by J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, Executive Vice President, Product Strategy and Management, ESI International.
IMPOMAG.com / June 2010
PDFSuccessful Solutions Through Agile Project ManagementThis is the first in a series about the importance of agile in project management by Nancy Y. Nee.
PM Boulevard / June 2010
PDFLearning Evaluations Enhance Ability to Measure Impact & Value of Learning Programs
A new partnership between ESI International and KnowledgeAdvisors to provide KnowledgeAdvisors Metrics that Matter® learning assessments to all corporate, government, non-profit and individual ESI clients worldwide will greatly enhance their ability to measure the impact and value of learning programs.
PM Forum / June 2010
PDFPRINCE2 versus the PMI PMBOK Guide
PRINCE2 doesn't exist in a vacuum. It's a framework that works with the tools and techniques in the project manager's toolbox. Joesph Czarnecki looks at the fit with the Project Management Institute's PMBOK.
PM Today / June 2010
PDFProject Management - 'new route to top' in business
Project management is the "new route to the top" in the Middle East business world and project managers are now earning more than before the financial crisis, according to a leading industry expert.
AME Info / May 2010
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Alan Garvey Promoted to Managing Director Asia & EMEA at ESI
Forthe last eight years Garvey has led the expansion of ESI's operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Garvey's experience with multi-language, multi-currencyand multi-cultural business environments have contributed to ESI leadership in those markets.
PM Forum / May 2010
PDFAll Aboard: The Do's and Dont's of Employee Training
Quotes from ESI International's Raed Haddad, Senior Vice President.
Smart CEO / May 2010
PDFBuy-In: At the Heart of Training's ROIWith pressure for increased job competence and performance mounting from stakeholders, customers and executives, HR executives need to address this phenomenon head-on to ensure the learning programs they implement yield quantitative benefits to their organizations.
Peoria Magazines / May 2010
PDFTips From the Experts: J. LeRoy WardJ. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, Executive Vice President, Product Strategy & Management, at ESI International recently about his top tips for project managers handling project finances.
Gantthead.com / May 2010 Part 1 (
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ESI Expands to Meet Client Demand in AsiaESI has again strengthened its commitment and today announced the promotion of Alan Garvey as ESI's Managing Director of Asia and EMEA.
PM Forum / May 2010
PDFKnow When to Say When; How Not to Get in Over You Head With Metrics
Knowing when to say when can enable less mature organizations to develop metrics that are both useful and appropriate at the developmental level.
BA Times / May 2010
PDFASML Realizes the Value of Getting Everyone on the Same Project Page
ASML recognized it would need a partner that could help develop the methodology, design and deliver the learning program as well as help ensure the project management practices became part of ASML’s corporate structure andculture. In 2006, ASML selected ESI International to support the program.
PM World Today / May 2010
PDFPMI UK Expands Partnership with ESIThe Project Management Institute PMI® UK Chapter and ESI International have announced an agreement to offer a set of educational benefits to the PMI UK Chapter members.
PM Forum / May 2010
PDFADP Leverages PMO to Improve Client Experience
Over the last decade, ADP’s business has shifted from single service solutions, such as payroll processing or benefits dministration, to multi-service solutions that include a range of human resource, benefit, talent management and payroll services being implemented simultaneously.
PM World Today / April 2010
PDFThe Value of Getting Everyone on the Project Page
In order to achieve its project management goals, ASML recognized it would need a partner that could help develop the methodology, design and deliver the learning program. In 2006, ASML selected ESI International to support the program.
Project Times / April 2010
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PMO Perspecitves Blog LaunchesPMO Perspectives, a new blog for project management office directors and other senior PM professionals, has launched. The blog meets the need for more information resources dedicated to senior PM professionals.
PM Forum / April 2010
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Top 10 Leadership Qualities of a Project ManagerWhat qualities are most important for a project manager to be an effective project leader? It's a question
often asked and one that makes us sit back and think.
Project Times / March 2010
PDFBusiness Analysis to Play Key Role In Meeting Enterprise Challenges in 2010
The 2010 Top 10 trends for requirements management and development (RMD) – also known as business analysis – that will impact business this year were announced by ESI International.
Modern Analyst / February 2010
PDFNew Exam Prep Guides for PMP(R), PgMP(R) Certification and BA Glossary Reference Tools Available for PM & BA ProfessionalsTo meet the diverse and critical learning needs of project and program managers and business analysts, three new reference tools have been released by ESI International.
PM Forum / February 2010
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Spring Cleaning in Winter – How’s That for Planning Ahead? (10 Key Business Analysis Trends to Guide You in 2010)
Not to sound trite, but it’s true: the economy was the catch-all driver for 2009.
Modern Analyst / February 2010
PDFESI Projects Top Ten Project Management Trends for 2010A global panel of consultants and senior executives assembled by ESI in November identified the following trends.
PM Forum / January 2010
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Organizations To Rely More on PM as Need to Perform Trumps Survival
Today ESI International revealed its 2010 Top 10 Global Project Management Trends. The key theme for 2010 is metrics, metrics and more metrics.
PM Forum / January 2010
PDFTop 10 Global Project Management Trends for 2010 ESI International, a project management consultancy, has revealed its 2010 Top 10 Global Project Management Trends.
Global Corporate Xpansion / January 2010
PDFBusiness Analysis to Play Key Role in Meeting Enterprise Challenges in 2010
The 2009 Top 10 trends for requirements management and development (RMD) - also known as business analysis - that will impact business this year were announced by ESI International today.
PM Forum / January 2010
PDFTop 10 Project Management Trends for 2010
The key theme for 2010 is metrics, metrics and more metrics. As organizations switch their focus from surviving to demonstrating business value, metrics will play an increasingly important role in keeping management informed about project performance and its impact on the bottom line and customer service.
Project Times / January 2010
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10 PM Trends for 2010 Organizations will rely more on project management as the "need to perform trumps survival in 2010," according to a panel of senior executives and consultants.
Projects@Work / January 2010
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Top Ten Global Project Management Trends for 2010 Program and project managers, under pressure from senior management to demonstrate project portfolio performance and its impact on the enterprise, will make the pitch for – and win – resources to implement project portfolio management solutions.
The Project Management Hut / January 2010
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