News Releases - 2011

ESI Study Reveals Disconnect Between Organizational Objectives and Those Responsible for Execution
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – December 19, 2011 – ESI International, the world's leading project management training company, today announced the findings of a new global study conducted to examine the state of business analysis (BA), a core discipline for translating project objectives into actionable project requirements and deliverables. The findings strongly indicate that people are missing the big picture in terms of what their overall BA objectives should be, and as a result, organizations are not realizing BA’s full potential in terms of improving efficiencies that increase productivity and profitability. Complete Release | PDF

CLO Recognizes ESI International for Excellence in Content in Learning in Practice Awards
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – October 13, 2011 – ESI International has been awarded a Silver Learning in Practice Award by Chief Learning Officer Magazine in the category of Excellence in Content for a customized program designed in collaboration with the General Service Administration’s (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS). Complete Release | PDF

ESI International Announces Internal Organizational Restructuring for the Americas
ARLINGTON, Va. USA - Sept. 28, 2011 - New Decentralized Approach to Increase Focus on Highly Customized Client Solutions and Product and Service Innovation. Complete Release | PDF

Overcome hurdles to realize full potential of PM, urges ESI International
Project management will offer greater value to Chinese companies as it matures, predicts leading project management training company
BIEJING – 19 Sept. 2011 – While project management has a bright future in China, companies are not yet making the most of the possibilities it offers. That was the message of Ravi Sahi, Regional Director, Client Solutions (Asia) of ESI International, the world's leading project management learning company and a PMI Global Registered Education Provider. Complete Release | PDF

Global Study Shows Innovation in Learning Drives Workforce Productivity
Organizations Expect More Productivity Though Training Budgets Stagnate
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – Sept. 7, 2011 – ESI International, the world’s leading project management learning company, today announced the findings of a new global learning study conducted to assess the direction of training and performance improvement programs for 2011 and beyond. The survey was conducted among industry professionals from the commercial and government sectors, worldwide. Complete Release | PDF

Global Study Shows Shortfall in Applying Training in Workplace
Survey Indicates Need for Manager Support, Incentives and Preparation
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – June 27, 2011 – Results of a just released global study show that organizations must become more fully committed and engaged in the transfer of learning to the workplace. Survey findings highlight several weak areas in the on-the-job application of learning, including manager support, trainee preparation, incentives and an overall formal design and measurement process. Complete Release | PDF

ESI Expands Consulting Services
Now Part of PMI’s Registered Consultant Program
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – June 20, 2011 – ESI International today announced the expansion of its worldwide consulting services, including the appointment of Practice Managers’ for each of the company’s global regions. ESI also announced it is one of the first participants in the Project Management Institute’s Registered Consultant Program. Complete Release | PDF

ESI Announces CBAP® Exam Prep Suite
Comprehensive Set of Prep Tools BAs Need to Prepare to Pass
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – June 13, 2011– A comprehensive suite of preparation tools for Business Analysts planning to take the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) exam is now available from ESI International. It includes the e-learning course: “CBAP® Exam Preparation”; a webinar: “Disarming the CBAP® Jitters - Expert Tips for Exam Preparation”; “CBAP® Conversations Podcast”: a discussion of the application process and tips on studying; Business Analysis Terms: A Working Glossary, 1st Edition”: a reference resource of business analysis language; and “The CBAP® Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, Second Edition”: an essential study guide. Complete Release | PDF

New Global Study Reveals the Value of the PMO
Survey Indicates Disparities in PMO Measurement and Effectiveness
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – May 26, 2011 – Results of a new global study reveal that many organizations do not operate their Project/Program Management Office (PMO) as effectively as they could. Of the 82 percent of organizations worldwide that reported having a PMO, more than half do not even measure PMO effectiveness. Additionally, the survey results show that as PMOs have matured, organizations are increasingly questioning their value, ability to measure effectiveness and their role in growing PM capabilities through effective training. Complete Release | PDF

Arcadia University Offers Fully Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Courses to Be Delivered By ESI Instructors with ESI Content 
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – May 16, 2011 – Through a relationship with ESI International, Arcadia University is offering a fully online Graduate Certificate in Project Management. All classes are provided as self-paced, online courses with instructors. Classes start with the University’s Summer II, 2011 semester, which begins July 11. Complete Release | PDF

Commercial Contracting for European Project Managers Launches
Curriculum Focuses on Essential, Non-Legal Aspects of Contracting
LONDON – 31 Jan. 2011 – Today ESI International announced the launch of a new commercial procurement contract management curriculum designed specifically for project management and other technical business professionals to better manage contracts. The courses focus on providing the skills and knowledge business professionals need to develop, negotiate and manage the non-legal aspects of contracts to reduce risk and improve outcomes for their organisations. Complete Release | PDF

Faster Business Pace Demands Better BA Skill Balance
ESI Announces Top 10 Requirements Management & Development Trends for 2011
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – Jan. 17, 2011 – To achieve organizational goals within the fast paced, highly demanding business environment of 2011, requirements management and development (RMD) – also known as business analysis – a better balance between technical and soft skills will separate the leaders from the rest of the pack. This theme is reflected throughout the 2011 Top 10 trends for RMD, which were determined by a global panel of ESI International senior executives and consultants, and were announced today. Complete Release | PDF

ESI International Releases Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2011
The Project Manager’s Critical Success Factor Will Be Leadership
ARLINGTON, Va. USA – Jan. 4, 2011 – Today ESI International, the world’s leading project management learning company, revealed their Top 10 Global Project Management Trends for 2011. Key themes include building the project manager’s (PM) influence, accelerating new leadership and communication skills, and increased use of informal learning approaches such as social media and experiential training. A global panel of consultants and senior executives assembled by ESI identified the trends. Complete Release | PDF