By MaryGrace Allenchey, PMP

As PM professionals, we no doubt resolve to diligently apply Project, Program and Portfolio Management (PM) best practices, throughout the year.

However, be assured that effective living as well as effective management, will always serve you and your PM-stakeholders well.

From an unknown author, and said to have been found in Old Saint Paul’s Church in Baltimore in 1692, this message for success and happiness is timeless!

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By MaryGrace Allenchey, PMP

During this Holiday Season of special-blessings, selfless-sharing and gift-giving, Project Managers’ precious present of PM Vitamin C⁶ will be enthusiastically and gratefully received by project, program and portfolio stakeholders!

PM Vitamin C⁶ encompasses the effective application of the following, critical leadership skills to ensure project and program success:
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By MaryGrace Allenchey, PMP

To continuously improve financial performance and sustain organizational growth, enterprises must continually review and establish strategic goals.  These performance goals are determined by an objective “SWOT” assessment to evaluate the organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats; and to decide upon the specific ventures to pursue during the next fiscal cycle as well as future cycles.

Strategic goals must be effectively communicated throughout the organization and realized through successful implementation of specific initiatives.  Individual business units or operational departments must effectively manage initiatives, and ensure their functional teams and individuals successfully perform the tasks to deliver the required products and services to attain enterprise goals.  Performance at every level must be managed and monitored to ensure alignment with the stated goals.  There must also be an effective management discipline to monitor and track the alignment.
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