News Archive

Februar 2013

ESI International präsentiert die Top 10 Business Analyse Trends 2013
ESI International, eines der weltweit führenden Unternehmen im Bereich Projektmanagement-Training, hat heute die Top 10 Business Analyse Trends 2013 präsentiert. Die diesjährigen Trends betonen die Bedeutung des Business Analysten, der in vielen Projekten immer umfangreichere Aufgaben übernehmen muss.

Januar 2013

ESI International präsentiert die Top 10 Trends im Projektmanagement für 2013
ESI International, eines der weltweit führenden Ausbildungsunternehmen für Projektmanagement, hat heute die Top 10 Trends im Projektmanagement für 2013 präsentiert. Die Trends lassen erkennen, dass es in vielen Bereichen des Projektmanagements, des Potfoliomanagements und des Programmmanagements schlicht an der entsprechenden Führung mangelt.

Oktober 2012

ESI International Enters the Collaborative Learning Space with Web-Based Community for Learning and Sharing Project Management Know How
Skillsharks utilises familiar social mechanisms to provide an environment that includes ESI project management content, access to ESI experts, and the ability to ask and answer questions within a forum where users can share knowledge and know-how.

Seven New Agile Courses to Expand ESI’s Product Content Portfolio
ESI International, the world's leading project management training company, today announced the launch of a comprehensive library of Agile project management/development content.

September 2012

Studie von ESI International ruft Unternehmen auf, den Return on Investment (ROI) ihrer Trainingsprogramme zu ermitteln Schritt für Schritt belegen, wie sich Training positiv auf die Unternehmensergebnisse auswirkt

ESI International Study Alerts Organisations to Take Return on Investment (ROI) Approach to Training Programmes or Risk Losing Them
ESI International's New Study Offers a Step-by-Step Process on How to Calculate Training Impact on the Business.

Mai 2012

New Survey Reveals Emergence of the Next-Generation Project Management Office
The survey, which investigates the current role of the Project/Programme Management Office (PMO), reveals the emergence of a new kind of Project/Programme Management Office that ESI has identified as the "Next-Gen PMO".

April 2012

Roadblocks to Successful Coaching for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Amidst shrinking budgets and sluggish economic growth, today’s workforce must operate in a leaner environment and produce more with less.
ESI PMO Blog

What Comes First: The Process or the People?
Designing a new process invigorates an organisation with the promise of something new, something that will fix a vexing problem and some new ‘way of doing things’ that will make the employees gush with gratitude.
ESI PMO Blog

März 2012

ESI und Webforum besiegeln Partnerschaft durch gemeinsames Projektmanagement-Portal
ESI International, einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Projektmanagement-Training, und Webforum, einer der marktführenden Application Service Provider (ASP) für kollaborative Software (Groupware), vereinbaren eine Partnerschaft und stellen gemeinsam ein onlinebasiertes Projektmanagement-Portal zur Verfügung.

Februar 2012

ESI verkündet die Top 10 Business Analyse Trends für 2012
Um die Unternehmensziele auch in wirtschaftlich anspruchsvollen Zeiten zu erreichen, erfordert effektives Requirements Management & Development (RMD) – auch Business Analyse genannt – eine weiter gefasste Sichtweise. Business Analysten müssen in Zukunft einen dreidimensionalen Ansatz verfolgen, um Anforderungen ganzheitlich zu erfassen. Das wiederum sehen viele Organisationen als eine Grundvoraussetzung für erfolgreiche Projektarbeit und Vertragserfüllung an. Unter diesem Leitsatz stehen die Top 10 Trends der Business Analyse für das Jahr 2012, die von einem Expertenteam von ESI International recherchiert wurden.

Januar 2012

ESI verkündet die Top 10 Projektmanagement Trends für 2012
Projekte werden zunehmend komplexer. Insofern ist in 2012 eine gute Zusammenarbeit zwischen Projektteam, Stakeholdern und Unternehmensführung wichtiger denn je.

September 2011

Blended Learning
Operating with leaner workforces, organisations are adopting new approaches to professional development initiatives that align to the individual’s workflow and the translate into tangible, measurable business impact.
Projects at Work, September 20, 2011

Who Before What
In many organisations, process comes before people, and function over feasibility. No wonder people resist. And all the change management in the world won’t help if the stakeholder community lacks the skills to execute a new process.
Projects at Work, September 19, 2011

The Real Brains Behind Better Facilitation
Facilitation is one of the most critical soft skills of the business analyst, as well as one of the most difficult to master. Working with various stakeholders requires tremendous preparation, insight and finesse in addition to an understanding of key principles of the facilitation process.
Modern Analyst, September 12, 2011

Innovation in learning required to drive workforce productivity
With training and development budgets at risk of being cut in many organisations, more innovative learning programmes are needed to enhance workforce effectiveness..
Grapevine Magazine, September 8, 2011

Companies Want More For Less
Organisations are expecting higher productivity levels and a greater business impact from their workforce even though they do not plan to increase their budget for training.
Human Resources Online, September 7, 2011

Employees Motivated By Responsibility
Promising employees more responsibility is three times more likely to motivate them than monetary rewards, according to a study by ESI International.
Human Resources, September 7, 2011

Global Study Shows Innovation in Learning Drives Workforce Productivity
Organisations are expecting more productivity from their workforce even though training budgets will largely be maintained, according to the ESI Learning Trends survey.
ESI International, 7 September 2011

August 2011

Top skills for IT managers - Part 5: Coaching and mentoring
In this six-part series, Joseph R. Czarnecki, project management specialist and senior consultant at ESI International, identifies six top business skills at which every IT project managers needs to excel.
Computer Weekly, 26 August 2011

Surround Sound IT training: A multi-dimensional learning approach
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the annual training budget for 46 percent of British organisations ranged between £50,000 and £1,000,000 in 2010 alone. But is that money going to waste? The latest training research indicates it might be, writes Joseph R. Czarnecki.
Computer Weekly, 24 August 2011

Transfer of learning week in workplace
A recent global survey of how learning is transferred in the workplace revealed that a system to transfer learning is practically non-existent.
CIO Asia / Computerworld Singapore / MIS Asia, 11 August 2011

Juli 2011

Survey indicates disparities in PMO measurement and effectiveness
Results of a new global study reveal that many organisations do not operate their Project/Programme Management Office (PMO) as effectively as they could. Of the 82% of organisations worldwide that reported having a PMO, more than half do not even measure PMO effectiveness.
Networks Asia, 14 Juli, 2011

Juni 2011

Organisations aren’t transferring training to the workplace
ESI International’s survey of 3,000 government and commercial training-related managers focused on three key areas – programme design, motivation and preparation to attend, and post-training.
The Grapevine Online, 28 juni 2011

Global Study Shows Shortfall in Applying Training in Workplace
Results of a just released global study show that organisations must become more fully committed and engaged in the transfer of learning to the workplace.
ESI International, June 27, 2011

ESI Announces CBAP® Exam Prep Suite
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.
ESI International, June 13, 2011

Top skills for IT managers - Part 3
In this six-part series, Joseph R. Czarnecki, project management specialist and senior consultant at ESI International, identifies six top business skills at which every IT project managers needs to excel. Part 3 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving.
Computer Weekly, June 8, 2011

CW+: The global state of the PMO: The UK perspective
This research is based on the findings of a global, cross-sector study of more than 3,700 respondents on the state of project/programme management offices (PMO).
Computer Weekly, June 8, 2011

CW+: The global state of the PMO: The IT perspective
This research is based on the findings of a global, cross-sector study of more than 3,700 respondents on the state of project/programme management offices (PMO).
Computer Weekly, June 8, 2011

Mai 2011

New Global Study Reveals the Value of the PMO
Results of a new global study reveal that many organisations do not operate their Project/Programme Management Office (PMO) as effectively as they could. Of the 82 percent of organisations worldwide that reported having a PMO, more than half do not even measure PMO effectiveness.
ESI International, May 26, 2011

The Key Components For Successful Contract Management
If you were asked to identify the activities that a company (of any size) needs for it to do business, then why is it that functions such as accounting, sales, marketing, IT and many others would all immediately come to mind, but contract management would rarely feature?
Contracting Excellence, May 24, 2011

Getting managers to run teams like CEO
The success of a business project can determine the performance level of an organisation so it is vital to identify the right team leader from the start.
Human Resources Online, May 18, 2011

April 2011

PM Culture and Customers
Developing and valuing its project management culture has paid dividends for ADP, forming the foundation for an improved customer relationship by establishing expectations, recognizing when things aren’t going right and taking action to remedy problems.
Projects at Work, April 16, 2011

März 2011

Top skills for IT managers - Part 1: Establishing a business mindset
In this six-part series, Joseph R. Czarnecki, project management specialist and senior consultant at ESI International, identifies six top business skills at which every IT project managers needs to excel.
Computer Weekly, March 22, 2011

Fight to find skills
Skills development and retention remains one of the major challenges in the project management sector, says De Buys Scott, director of infrastructure, government and healthcare at KPMG.
Business Day (South Africa), March 8, 2011

Februar 2011

Beyond Burn Down
Project managers can report progress on agile projects using metrics that may appeal to stakeholders steeped in more traditional practices. Two approaches gaining appeal are agile earned value management and iteration status reports.
Project @ Work, February 2011

Tipoffs Shows Love for Training Directory Sponsors
Tipoffs for February introduces a new training directory, which features an article by Cornelis Vonk of ESI International.
Arras People, February 17, 2011

Curriculum on Commercial Contracting for European Project Managers Launches with Focus on Essential, Non-Legal Aspects of Contracting
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.
Yahoo News, February 3, 2011

The Value of Contract Management Fundamentals
Companies can no longer do everything for themselves, or afford to do so, and almost, if not all, major companies depend on a wide range of suppliers for services and materials.
Softwareprojectplanet.com, February 3, 2011

Curriculum on Commercial Contracting for European Project Managers Launches with Focus on Essential, Non-Legal Aspects of Contracting
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.
Benzinga, February 3, 2011

Top ten business analysis trends for 2011
In 2011, the business analyst will place primary focus on business architecture. The BA's critical thinking ability and unique skills set combination will be relied on to examine the complex, inner workings of the organisation through an enterprise-wide lens, not just isolated view points.
Computer Weekly, February 1, 2011

Januar 2011

Commercial Contracting for European Project Managers Launches
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.

Top 10 PM Trends for 2011
The project manager's critical success factor will be leadership skills, according to a global panel of consultants and senior executives assembled by ESI International.
Published by Projects@Work, 5 January 2011

Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2011
ESI International has revealed its 2011 Top 10 Global Project Management Trends. 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.

Oktober 2010

Where the US Federal Government leads others will have to follow
The trickle-down effect, as international companies participate in business opportunities with the US Government, has a considerable impact on project practice.

September 2010

Hope is not a plan: Measuring learning impact
Realising value from learning based on hope is a thing of the past. Today, project management and learning leaders want, and need for senior management, proof. Proof that the £125,000 they plan to invest in a learning programme will yield at least that much in bottom line benefit to the organisation.

August 2010

Certification - worth the hassle?
Joeseph Czarneckie, Senior Consultant for Global Learning Solutions at ESI International, takes a look at whether the PMI Certification is all it is cracked up to be and what he thinks are the 5 top reasons to become certified.

Juli 2010

An ESI International Study: Greater performance, productivity and competitive advantages through better risk management
Nearly 95 percent of organisations buy and/or provide outsourced services and functions opening them up to inherent risks and unforeseen challenges. For organisational success a strong risk management culture is vital.

ESI Global Study Reveals the Key Pitfalls of Outsourcing
Results of a new global study reveal the concerns, effectiveness and best practices in risk management by organisations that outsource projects.

ESI International Expands Australia and 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. While the regions businesses have benefited from ESIs curricula for more than nine years, they will now have easier access to ESIs global infrastructure and an expanded range of learning services.

Juni 2010

PRINCE2 versus the PMI PMBOK Guide
The growth of the project management profession in recent years has seen its accompanying guidelines expanding to keep pace with industry demands. Both PRINCE2 and the PMBOK Guide are designed to facilitate the management of successful projects.
Published in Project Manager Today, June 2010 Issue

Mai 2010

Alan Garvey Promoted to Managing Director Asia and EMEA at ESI
ESI has announced the promotion of Alan Garvey as ESI's Managing Director of Asia and EMEA. For the last eight years Garvey has led the expansion of ESI's operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Published in PM Forum, 29 May 2010

Tips from the experts: J. LeRoy Ward (Part 2)
J. LeRoy Ward explains how to start off with handling project finances if you are new to it, and also gives some tips for handling budgets on international projects.
Published in Gantthead.com, 26 May 2010

ESI Expands to Meet Client Demand in Asia
As strong growth returns to the region, ESI has again strengthened its commitment and today announced the promotion of Alan Garvey as ESI's Managing Director of Asia and EMEA.

PPMCommunity: New PMO Blog launched
PMO Perspectives is a blog with multiple authors presented by ESI International, an acclaimed international consultancy that helps people are the world improve the way they manage their projects, contracts, requirements and vendors. A relatively newer member of the PPM blogosphere (first making an appearance in March 2010), PMO Perspectives aims to support the PMO community and share best practices.

April 2010

PMFORUM: PMI UK Expands Partnership With ESI International
The Project Management Institute PMI UK Chapter and ESI International announced today an expanded 2010 agreement that will offer an extensive range of new and expanded benefits to its members.

PMI UK Expands Partnership With ESI International
The Project Management Institute PMI UK Chapter and ESI International announced today an expanded 2010 agreement that will offer an extensive range of new and expanded benefits to its members.

PMO Perspectives Blog Launches — New Resource for Senior Project Executives
PMO Perspectives, a new blog for project management office directors and other senior PM professionals, has launched at www.esi-intl.co.uk/blogs/pmoperspectives. The blog meets the need for more information resources dedicated to senior PM professionals.

März 2010

ESI Reinforces Historical Government Focus
Since its founding in 1981, ESI International has had a strong commitment to helping U.S. federal, state and local government agencies fulfill their missions. Today, ESI announced several actions designed to enhance its support of government agencies as they continue to deal with the challenges of the economy and realign strategic initiatives to the new administrations performance expectations.

Februar 2010

New Exam Prep Guides for PMP®, PgMP® Certification and BA Glossary Reference Tools Available for PM & BA Professionals
To 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. Now available are the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam preparation audio CD set, an updated Program Management Professional (PgMP®) exam practice test and study guide and a new glossary of business analysis terms.

Januar 2010

ESI International Wins U.S. Treasury Contract
A five-year contract was awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to ESI International, the company announced today. The contract is for the implementation of the Treasurys project and contract management learning program and will incorporate a broad scope of curricula and services.