project management training, business analysis training

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, September 7, 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, August 26, 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, August 24, 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, August 11, 2011

July 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, July 14, 2011

June 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, June 28, 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

May 2011

New Global Study Reveals the Value of the PMO
This study is based on research conducted from a quantitative survey of senior level project and programme managers in project/programme management offices (PMOs). There were a total of 3,740 respondents from a variety of industries around the world.
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

March 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

February 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

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

January 2011

Center on Management of New Projects established in Azerbaijan
BP and its partners in ACG, BTC, Shahdeniz and South Caucasus Pipeline will allocate $ 1 mln for establishment of Center on Management of New Projects in Azerbaijan.
APA.az, January 31, 2011

BP founds project management school in Azerbaijan
BP and its partners on projects in Azerbaijan will finance the establishment of a project management school.
Azerbaijan Business Center, January 31, 2011

Top Ten Global Project Management Trends for 2011
Key themes in the 2011 trends 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.
PM Hut, January 20, 2011

Faster Business Pace Demands Better BA Skill Balance
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.
PM Forum, January 19, 2011

Top 10 project management trends for 2011: Leadership skills tops the list
On January 4, ESI International, the world’s leading project management learning company, revealed its 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.
Reliable Plant, January 5, 2011

BA Trends for 2011
Today’s business realities demand a better balance of soft and technical skills from business analysts, according to a global panel of senior executives and consultants asked to identity the Top 10 Trends for the discipline.
Projects@Work, January 24, 2011

Does working in the finance sector still pay off for IT professionals?
IT recruitment levels are down by almost half the pre-recession levels, but some IT salaries are still sky high. Jenny Williams assesses the job opportunities in the financial sector
Computer Weekly, January 20, 2011

Faster Business Pace Demands Better BA Skill Balance: ESI Announces Top 10 Requirements Management & Developments Trends for 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.
Modern Analyst, January 17, 2011

ESI International Releases Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2011 — Press Release
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.
Defense Procurement News, January 4, 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.
Projects@Work, January 5, 2011

December 2010

Organizations 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

November 2010

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

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

October 2010

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

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

Firms 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

Outsourcing 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

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

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

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

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

The 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

Outsourcing training needed by organisations
More 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

Why 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

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

Better 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

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

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.

July 2010

Singapore regulator censures bank for risk management failings
According 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

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.

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 region’s businesses have benefited from ESI’s curricula for more than nine years, they will now have easier access to ESI’s global infrastructure and an expanded range of learning services.

June 2010

Keeping Record of What Counts in Job Training
Buy-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

Learning 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

Is Project Management a Core Skill and No Longer a Niche Capability?
Project management is fast becoming the preferred way for companies to “get things done”. In a global economy, project management makes a company more competitive than other traditional methods of managing work. So for all managers, there is a growing need to understand the dynamics of projects together with the skill and process of project management in order to make the most out their organization’s investments. Peter Taylor, author of www.thelazyprojectmanager.com, examines the discipline of Project Management.

The Top Five Skills a Business Analyst Needs to Succeed
Glenn Brûlé, Executive Director of Client Solutions at ESI International, examines the top 5 skills Business Analysts need to be successful in their role. Smart Listening, Problem Solving, Facilitation, Detail and Organisation and Interaction...

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

May 2010

ASML 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

Buy-In: At the Heart of Training’s ROI
With 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

All Aboard: The Do’s and Dont’s of Employee Training
Quotes from ESI International's Raed Haddad, Senior Vice President.
Smart CEO May 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

The 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

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.
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

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.

March 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 administration’s performance expectations.

February 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.

January 2010

Business 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

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

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 Treasury’s project and contract management learning program and will incorporate a broad scope of curricula and services.

The Virtual Classroom – The Future of Learning has Arrived
Raise your virtual hand if your organisation is embracing technology-driven learning! Do you believe the future of training lies in the ‘Virtual Classroom’. This insightful article by Joseph R. Czarnecki PMP, Senior Advisor and Instructional Systems Design for ESI International, explores how has the landscape of learning shifted and what this means for us.

December 2009

Mastering the Quick Change
Putting people at the core of quality and change initiative success.
This article first appeared in "Quality Digest Daily," an electronic publication from Quality Digest magazine (www.qualitydigest.com), 21 December 2009

Beyond the Classroom
A learning programme without a framework is unlikely to offer any long-term benefits. Instead companies should work hard to identify problem areas and have a clear end-goal in sight.
Published in Project Magazine, 2 December 2009

November 2009

Leadership for changing times
Jonathan Gilbert discusses leadership techniques to empower people during change initiatives.
Published in TrainingZone.co.uk, 18 November 2009

ESI International Expands Canadian Operations
ESI International announced on 26 October 2009 that it will now deliver its world-class learning programs and services direct to the Canadian market. While Canadian businesses have benefited from ESI's curricula for more than a dozen years, they will now have easier access to ESI's global infrastructure and an expanded range of learning services.
Published in PM World Today, 6 November 2009

October 2009

ESI International Expands Canadian Market Operations
ESI International will now deliver its world-class learning programmes and services direct to the Canadian market. While Canadian businesses have benefited from ESI's curricula for more than a dozen years, they will now have easier access to ESI's global infrastructure and an expanded range of learning services.

Building Championship Teams
An effective Integrated Product Team model can help teams be more cohesive, achieve greater efficiencies in product delivery, and lead to better results in project and program management.
Published in Contract Management Magazine, October 2009

September 2009

Project Management in hard times
J. LeRoy Ward takes a look at how organisations are coping with running projects during the downturn.
Published in The Guardian, 1 September 2009

How to Choose the Best E-Learning Vendor
For five consecutive years, we have seen a significant upswing in online classroom enrollment as companies shift from inperson to online instruction to save on travel costs, reach geographically dispersed workforces and ensure consistent content delivery.
Published in Penn Energy, 8 September 2009

The Cream of the Crop: Cultivating CBAP Competencies for Your Rise to the Top
Certified Business Analyst Professionals™ (CBAPs) are similarly sought after as the best at what they do. And, in a highly competitive field, in highly competitive times, CBAPs need to demonstrate that they too can "rise to the top."
Published in Modern Analyst, 8 September 2009

Global Survey Gives Insight Into PPM Challenges from Project and Program Management Level
Results of ESI's global Project Portfolio Management Survey reveal project portfolio management (PPM) challenges from a "bottom-up" project and program management perspective.
Published in Penn Energy, 4 September 2009

ESI International Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with 10 Year-Old Pricing
ESI International celebrates a decade of operations in the United Kingdom this month with 1999 pricing for all public course delegates that register in September for UK courses that complete by 31 Dec. 2009.

Launch of free training for the unemployed Project Manager
ESI's Stand Out Scholarship has been launched today, £250,000 in career development learning funds are available for out of work project managers, business analysts and general business professionals.
Published in Project Centric, 1 September 2009

August 2009

Face-to-face: Top tips for construction job seekers
Craig Jordan, Business Development Manager for ESI International, answers questions from job seekers within the construction industry.
Published in Construction Week Online, 15 August 2009

Real-Time Source Project Resource Launches
A new online resource that offers easy access to a range of project and business analysis resources, including templates and knowledge reference materials, has been launched by ESI International.

Free Webinar From ESI Targets Business Analysis Education
I received an email the other day from one of my colleagues at ESI International. ESI will be hosting a free webinar event that could hold great lessons for those trying to break into project management or that are simply trying to strengthen their project management / business analysis knowledge.
Published in Project Centric, 3 August 2009

July 2009

Nothing Stays the Same: Leadership Techniques to Empower People During Change Initiatives
ESI's Jonathan Gilbert is a guest blogger on the project management and recruitment blog from Arras People.
Published in Project Centric, 30 July 2009

Book review: Dictionary of Project ManagementTerms
It is the most comprehensive dictionary of project management terms I have seen, and LeRoy Ward has done a good job in this 3rd edition of pulling together general management terminology as well.
Published in PM4Girls.co.uk, 29 July 2009

Getting Back on the Career Track Just Got Easier
ESI International's Stand Out Scholarship is making a half million dollars in career development learning funds available for out of work project managers, business analysts and general business professionals.
Published in Business Analyst Time, 28 July 2009

Project management scholarships
It's nice to see that someone is doing something to help out of work project managers. ESI International have announced a $500,000 scholarship programme for out-of-work technical professionals – if you are a US resident.
Published in PM4Girls.co.uk, 24 July 2009

How to Choose the Best E-Learning Vendor
Despite the economic crisis, or perhaps because of it, chief learning officers are looking for a better cost-savings approach to learning. The virtual classroom and other e-learning opportunities provide just the solution.
Published in Facility Safety Management, 20 July 2009

Bottom-up view on challenges to project management
Results of a new global study conducted by ESI International reveal project portfolio management (PPM) challenges from a “bottom-up,” project and program management perspective.
Published in Reliable Plant, 15 July 2009

Making an impact at work in uncertain times
Hunkering down is one natural reaction to economic stress. Some people withdraw, fearing new fall-out, such as salary and benefits cuts, terminations and increasing workloads. According to opinion-poller Gregory Harris, president of Quantum Workplace Inc., in Omaha, Neb., this is the best time to lead up.
Published in Business Journal, 14 July 2009

Survey Identifies 'Bottom-Up' PPM Challenges
Project and program managers are facing an abundance of "bottom-up"challenges when it comes to project portfolio management, according to results of a new study conducted by ESI International. Major concerns include a lack of PPM experience, tools or process in commercial and public organizations; redundancies and conflicts in project portfolios; and inconsistent project reviews with poor follow-up.
Published in Projects @ Work, 14 July 2009

Global study gives insight into PPM maturity and process gaps
ESI's global Project Portfolio Management Survey provides senior management with insights to guide them in charting a path to increased ROI from their project portfolios.
Published in CRM Xchange, 14 July 2009

Free, High-Quality Training?
I'm always skeptical about training scholarships. So when the folks at ESI brought their program to my attention, I was thinking "here we go again...". After closer examination however, I think this program is pretty cool - and very generous...
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Scholarships for Unemployed PM Professionals
ESI International announced the launch of a $500,000 scholarship program for out-of-work technical professionals. Scholarship funds will cover the majority of U.S. course fees for approved candidates, who may choose up to three courses from ESI’s project management or business analysis curriculum.
Published in Projects @ Work, 13 July 2009

ESI announces $500,000 Scholarship Program for Project Management Training to Help Unemployed in USA
ESI International has announced the launch of a $500,000 scholarship program for out-of-work technical professionals. Scholarship funds will cover the majority of U.S. course fees for approved candidates, who may choose up to three courses from ESI's project management or business analysis curriculum.
Published in PM Forum, 11 July 2009

ESI offering $500K in scholarships to out-of-work tech pros
On July 8, ESI International announced the launch of a $500,000 scholarship program for out-of-work technical professionals. Scholarship funds will cover the majority of U.S. course fees for approved candidates, who may choose up to three courses from ESI’s project management or business analysis curriculum.
Published in Reliable Plant, 8 July 2009

Recovering Troubled Programmes (Part 2)
Here's the 5 step ESI process for getting out of trouble. The whole approach assumes you have been parachuted in to fix someone else’s flailing programme, which I suppose is what ESI do. You can adapt the steps if you are trying to turn your own programme around, or make the steps smaller to turn around a project instead of a whole programme.
Published in PM4Girls.co.uk, 6 July 2009

June 2009

Global Study Gives Insight Into PPM Maturity and Process Gaps
With the launch of ESI International's Agile Project Management course, project management professionals have an added resource for incorporating agile project management into their traditional organizational methods.

Where is Project Management Certification Taking the Profession?
I've seen many, many postings about how the PMP test has changed, but not much on how the certification is changing what it means to be a project management professional (lower case). We recently spoke with Joseph R. Czarnecki, PMP, Senior Advisor, ESI International, on this topic.
Published in Gantthead, 22 June 2009

New generation of Project Managers steps out
A few months ago British Petroleum (BP), on behalf of its oil and gas project co-venturers, initiated and funded the establishment of the Project Management College (PMC), in partnership with the Free University.
Published in The Messenger Online, 19 June 2009

Making a Case for Agile Project Management
If ever there were an ideal time to make the leap from a traditional to an agile project management approach, it’s now. In this tense, uncertain, cost-cutting environment where CIOs are watching their bottom lines like hawks, the concept unfailingly proves successful. It not only delivers consistent, excellent results on time, but often under budget.
Published in Gantthead, 15 June 2009

ESI International Launches Agile Project Management Course
With the launch of ESI International's Agile Project Management course, project management professionals have an added resource for incorporating agile project management into their traditional organizational methods.

ESI International Offers Free PMBOK® Guide Update Webinar
Keeping up with the differences between editions of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) just became much easier. ESI International now offers a free Webinar to direct project managers through the latest updates to the highly regarded guide to global best practices of project management.
Published in PM Forum, 5 June 2009

Beijing Oriental Conseil Partners with World’s Leading PM Learning Firm
State owned enterprises (SOEs) throughout China now have access to project management expertise from the world’s leading project management learning services firm, ESI International, through an agreement with the Beijing Oriental Conseil Education and Training Center, an approved learning centre specializing in learning programs through collaboration with local and overseas institutes of higher education and learning institutions.

May 2009

Branching Out
Launching projects in new markets can mean new revenue, but it also opens a potential minefield of cultural missteps.
Published in PM Network Magazine, May 2009
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Bottom-up view on challenges to project management
Amid the hubbub and chatter about timelines, budgets, metrics and stage gates, it’s easy to lose sight of a basic fact: Project management is more than the sum of the tasks that drive an initiative.
Published in PM Network Magazine, May 2009
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The Elephant In the Room
It is said the only thing constant is change, but it could also be said that change is constantly avoided, denied and feared. Like it or not, when it comes to change, project managers are usually right in the middle of it. Here is a three-step approach to help you lead in tumultuous times.
Published in Projects @ Work, 28 May 2009

Keep the Change
An international IT project management veteran (and poet) shares some thoughts on the importance of change management, including why so many companies do it poorly and how it can enhance instead of stifle creative thinking. Indeed, embracing projects in flux is the only way to move your agenda forward in turbulent times.
Published in Projects @ Work, 27 May 2009

April 2009

Nothing stays the same: Leadership techniques to empower people during change initiatives
Every organization is affected by change, especially during times of economic volatility. However, project managers tasked with leading change initiatives are all too aware of the alarming failure rates that can occur.
Published in Material Handling Wholesaler, 30 April 2009

The Experts: Training and Development - How to evaluate e-learning opportunities in 8 easy steps
While professional development remains an essential part of organizational health, it can be costly, too. Despite the economic crisis, or perhaps because of it, chief learning officers are looking for a better cost-savings approach to learning. The virtual classroom and other e-learning opportunities provide just the solution.
Published in Inside Business, 3 April 2009

How is the health of your programme or project office?
The results of a European survey show that the value of the programme or project office still needs to be "sold" within many organisations. Is a PMO destined to fail without organisational support?
Published in Project Manager Today, April 2009

The difference between projects and programmes
Many of us would class ourselves as project managers, and some of us aspire to be programme managers. But is programme management just about managing bigger projects? PMTips spoke to J. LeRoy Ward, author of Dictionary of Project Management Terms and Executive Vice President at ESI International, a global learning company.
Published in PMTips.net, 2 April 2009

New Study Guide for CBAP® Certification Exam Provides Comprehensive Preparation
Business Analysts preparing for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) exam have a new study guide available to them that includes two 150-question practice tests that are representative of the exam administered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®).
Published in ModernAnalyst.com, 2 April 2009

The Untapped Potentials of Project/Programme Management
PMOs are widely adopted in organisations' Centres of Excellence. In fact, 96 percent of executives surveyed said they either have a PMO or are planning to build one in the next 18 months. Yet time and again respondents reported a lack of support and resource allocation to make their PMO a success.
Published in PM Hut, 1 April 2009

March 2009

Complexity Considered
When project portfolio decisions are made in isolation, redundancy and conflicts are inevitable. One solution, according to a Global 500 advisor, is to manage cascading portfolios at multiple levels within the organization. In this interview, Mario Arlt shares some thoughts on managing complex project portfolios.
Published in Projects @ Work, 23 March 2009

The Lay of the Land: Enterprise Analysis
With spring right around the corner, you are no doubt anxious to begin getting at your garden that has been dormant during the winter months. Not unlike gardening, Enterprise Analysis takes very careful stock and consideration of the current state of your environment.
First published in ModernAnalyst.com, 12 March 2009

ESI Study Reveals Project Management Offices' Potential For Cost Savings and Performance Improvement Remains Untapped
The survey results of a new study released by ESI International of Project and Programme Management Office (PMO) executives in the UK and Europe reveal that most PMOs are not realizing their full potential for cost savings and performance improvement.
Published in IT Manager's Inbox, 9 March 2009

TetraPak Partners Achieves World Class Project Management
Acknowledging that effective project management underpins leadership, quality and customer understanding, Tetra Pak partnered with ESI International to build and deliver aglobally consistent, instructor-led project management learning and development program. The two companies have been working together on project management learning programs since 2001.
Published in PM World Today, 9 March 2009

Free breakfast Seminars in Qatar and Kuwait to Provide Project Management 'Success Kit' for the Financial Crisis
The economic slowdown has provided an ideal opportunity for the Middle East to rebuild a previously overstretched and fragmented project management culture, according to a leading industry instructor.

Seven strategies for staying on top of your career
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 600,000 workers in the UK will face redundancy through 2009. Amidst such gloomy forecasts, project managers are not only confronting their own fears, but also the distinct possibility of a shift in their careers.
Published in PMtoday Magazine, March 2009

Ten Essential Steps to Delivering Successful Programs
Recently, there has been much discussion in the business world about program management. A good bit of this has been in the form of arguments about the definition of program. Some categorize programs as little more than big projects, while others refer to them as otherwise unrelated projects bound together by a business cycle, like distant cousins at a family reunion.
Published on MaxWideman.com, March 2009

February 2009

New ESI Study Guide for CBAP® Certification Exam Provides Comprehensive Preparation
Business Analysts preparing for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam have a new study guide available to them that includes two 150-question practice tests that are representative of the exam administered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®).

Project Management College: Supporting Georgian Economy through Capacity Building in Project Management
Both private and public sectors in Georgia will have access to an integrated, comprehensive project management programme focusing on the simultaneous goals of improving immediate project management performance and establishing long term project management capability in the country. To ensure high quality training, BP has contracted the world's leading project management training and solutions company, ESI International.

Tips on Managing Change
President Barack Obama entered the Oval Office on the platform of change. It is a desirable, if not always easy, state for organizations of all sizes. Change means growth. And it can also mean anxiety for the people involved.
Published in Business Xpansion Journal, February 2009

Change management Life Cycle - Phase I - Identify Stage
Change management Life Cycle - Phase II - Engage People
Change management Life Cycle - Phase III - Implement the Change
3-part series on Change Management.
Published in PM Hut, February 2009

PTC Improves Customer Satisfaction Through Global Project Management
One of the world’s largest, independent software companies, Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) needed to address project management on several fronts...
Published in PM World Today, February 2009

Three Strategies for Successful Change Leadership
Managing change without employee engagement is like building a roof without the walls underneath. You have a strong top, but the rest of the structure collapses under the strain.
Published in LeadZine, February 2009

January 2009

Top 10 Project Management Trends in 2009
ESI International revealed the 2009 Top 10 project management trends that will impact both private and public sector organizations this year. Identified by a global panel of ESI's veteran consultants and senior management, these trends point to organizational need for expertise while coping with tighter budgets, fewer financial and human resources, and change.
Published in Business Xpansion Journal, January 2009

Top 10 Management and Development Trends for 2009
The 2009 Top 10 requirements management and development (RMD) – also known as business analysis – trends that will impact business this year were announced by ESI International on January 6. Determined by a global panel of ESI’s consultants, these trends acknowledge the growing importance of RMD as a strategic, cross-enterprise discipline essential to the success of systems development, process improvement and change, especially in today’s volatile economic environment.
Published in Business Xpansion Journal, January 2009

Top 10 project management trends for 2009
ESI International revealed the 2009 Top 10 project management trends that will impact both private and public sector organizations this year. Identified by a global panel of ESI’s veteran consultants and senior management, these trends point to organizational need for expertise while coping with tighter budgets, fewer financial and human resources, and change.
Published in Reliable Plant, January 2009

ESI lists top 10 business analysis trends for 2009
The 2009 Top 10 requirements management and development (RMD) – also known as business analysis – trends that will impact business this year were announced by ESI International on January 6. Determined by a global panel of ESI’s consultants, these trends acknowledge the growing importance of RMD as a strategic, cross-enterprise discipline essential to the success of systems development, process improvement and change, especially in today’s volatile economic environment.
Published in Reliable Plant, January 2009

Seetoh Hon Chew Appointed ESI International Managing Director Asia
ESI International has announced the hiring of Seetoh Hon Chew as its new Managing Director in Asia. He brings more than 20 years of international experience, with expertise in IT product development, consulting, sales and operational management to the position.

Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2009
ESI International revealed the 2009 Top 10 project management trends that will impact both private and public sector organizations this year.

December 2008

The Softer Side of Training
As IT departments grow more and more aligned with the business, it’s critical for IT employees and leaders to be able to communicate with their peers across departments. Technical trainers must effectively teach the skills necessary to be successful in this type of environment.
Published in Certification Magazine, December 2008

November 2008

Human Capital
In the face of global business challenges, training current and future program managers is more critical than ever.
Published in HR Professionals, November 2008

Dictionary of Project Management Terms by ESI International's J. LeRoy Ward Reveals Growing Trends
Project managers can now rely on a newly updated handbook, thanks to its author, J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, Executive Vice President at ESI International.
Published in PM World Today, November 2008

10 Project Management Trends
In our on-going effort to help our clients, ESI International, a worldwide performance improvement leader, pays particular attention to what's making the biggest waves in project management each year. Here's a look at the 10 most significant trends that we've identified for the remainder of 2008 and into 2009.
Published in Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, a property of GIE Media Inc., November 2008

Project Speak
From the ABBA chart to zero variance and more than 3,400 entries in between, the third edition of the Dictionary of Project Management Terms (ESI International) offers one of the profession's most comprehensive and widely praised reference guides for key terms, words and phases used by project and program managers.
Published in Projects@Work, November 2008

ESI Expands Middle East Presence with Bahrain Office
To better meet the growing needs of the Northern Gulf Region, ESI International announced today the opening of its second Middle East office in the Manama business district in Bahrain.

Key Challenges: Hot Topics Survey
A survey of project managers in the USA, including those in the health and pharmaceutical sector, has identified a number of challenges.
Published in The Source, November 2008

October 2008

Decision Making in a Complex Environment
Most health care professionals did not go to school to be IT managers. Yet, increasingly, most health care organizations' projects and operations are IT-dependent, or have an IT component. This fact, combined with the inherently complex nature of health care in general, rapidly emerging treatments and medications, myriad stakeholders and partners, high-risk situations, federal regulations, etc. ? creates one of the most complex environments in which to make, and implement, decisions.
Published in Chief Learning Officer Magazine, October 2008

Estimates at fault on government projects
As long as politicians 'estimate to please' there will be over-running government jobs believes George Sifri,PMP.
Published in Project Manager Today, October 2008

Managing complex projects just got harder
With massive multi-billion dollar regional developments underway such as Abu Dhabi's Yas Island and Dubai World Central airport, project managers must learn to become programme managers, according to a leading industry expert.

The seven deadly sins of project management
An organisation's performance is contingent on the quality of the projects it undertakes and how well they are managed, yet the frequency of project failure is high. In asking what is project failure, what causes it and how can it be prevented, George Sifri focuses on seven key areas that are critical to managing projects successfully.
Published in BCS Twenty: 09, October 2008

ESI International Wins $1.4 Million Contract Award From Federal Acquisition Institute To Provide Federal Acquisition Certification Training
ESI International has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as the sole provider of Competency Based Contracting Certification training of CON 215 and CON 218 for Level II FAC-C certification for FY 2009. The contract award is worth US$1.4 million with a contract option for an additional year at US$1.4 million. ESI is already a training provider to FAI of FAC-C Level I training for CON 100 and CON 120 courses, as well as, Performance Based Acquisition training programs.

Not to Be Missed Breakfast Seminar Featuring World Leaders in Project and Programme Management
A seminar featuring world renowned executives in project and programme management and entitled "The Evolution of the Project & Programme Manager - Strategies for Hard Times" will take place on Friday, 31 Oct. at the Caf Royal, Regent Street, W1B 5EL, London.

September 2008

New Data Identifies Key Challenges
Managing complex projects is the most pressing issue for project managers in the information technology industry, with 56 per cent of participants choosing this response, according to new data from ESI International.
Originally distributed via the M2 PressWIRE network (http://www.m2.com), September 2008

Skills shortage threatens sustainability of GCC engineering projects
Salaries soar for in-demand project & technical professionals as developers & consultancies endeavour to complete 3,400 GCC projects worth US$2.4 trillion on time.

Why Do So Many Projects Run into Trouble and Does Anyone Care?
It has become the norm for organizations to experience projects with higher costs than originally expected, slipped schedules and unfulfilled requirements. Numerous studies detail dismal project results. Also, government reports and company case studies provide countless specifics of projects with unsatisfied stakeholders. While the studies, reports and case studies outline causes of project failure, they do not show the relationship between properly applied project management practices and project outcomes. Unfortunately, this type of research has yet to come to fruition in the project management world - until now.
Published in Project Times, September 2008

The art of Project Management
Although large-scale projects have taken place throughout history, only recently have project management methods been codified. While such methodologies primarily reflect the Western experience, George Sifri of ESI International says that his company can still drive change in competencies, behaviours and skills across Africa.
Published in eStrategies, September 2008

August 2008

Troubled projects costing billions worldwide
According to research conducted jointly by ESI International and the project benchmarking company Independent Project Analysis (IPA), troubled projects are costing taxpayers millions..
Published in Project Manager Today, August 2008

An Olympian decision that sets deadlines against costs
The costs of constructing London's 2012 Olympic venues have risen since the city won the right to host the games. How can a project manager balance the need to push ahead - potentially with incomplete information - with the increased costs of late changes?
Published in Financial Times, August 2008

Programmed For Success
Many organizations, while accustomed to the demands of managing individual projects, are ill-equipped to handle the complexity of larger-scale programs. Here are 10 essential elements of program management.
Published in Projects@Work, August 2008

Teaching Project Management Skills
Information technology is no longer just about creating a product; its also about managing the process of development.
Published in Certification Magazine, August 2008

E-Training: The Cost-Effective Way to Train in Tough Economic Times
In difficult economic times, when an organization is fighting harder than ever to maintain market share, it?s absolutely essential to maximize employee knowledge and skills.
Published in Employee Benefit Review Plan, August 2008

Power Programs: 10 Vital Imperatives to Successful Delivery
Successful program delivery doesn't have to be hit or miss?if you know the key steps to pulling it off.
By Julie Zinn.
Reprinted from www.trainingmag.com, August 2008

Is Project and Portfolio Management Software Failing You?
There is a larger need for a more holistic approach to project and portfolio management (PPM) than putting some software on some servers and making workers use it.
Published on Bottomline (Baseline), August 2008

Satisfaction among Project Management Software Buyers Falls Short
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International report that satisfaction with project management and business analysis software tools met or exceeded expectations for only 10.5 percent of respondents.
Published in PM Forum, August 2008

Joint Research Study Reveals Troubled Projects Costing Billions Worldwide
According to research conducted jointly by ESI International and the project benchmarking company Independent Project Analysis (IPA), troubled projects are costing taxpayers millions.
Published in PM Forum, August 2008

Satisfaction among project management software buyers falls short
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International report that satisfaction with project management and business analysis software tools met or exceeded expectations for only 10.5 percent of respondents.
Published in IT Reseller, August 2008

Lackluster Project Management Leads to Lost Productivity, Time, and Money
The management of a project has a significant impact on the outcome. If the management is incompetent, the project is likely to suffer. If it is managed effectively, money will be used appropriately, the project will be finished according to specifications and possibly even on time.
Published on TMC Net, August 2008

Getting Back to Basics-Fifth Fundamental: Choosing the Best Modeling Technique for Success
They claim a picture says a thousand words, but, in business analysis, it's the opposite. The thousands of words you elicit from your stakeholders make up one picture representing a summation of disparate information. Modeling is essential for drawing a clear, accurate picture of a given project's true business needs.
Published in BA Times, August 2008

Project Managers Urged to Analyze Past Performance
Agencies need to keep better track of past performance to develop more accurate initial cost estimates for information technology ,'','_blank'event costs overruns and delays, according to a new report on troubled IT investments.
Published in Nextgov, August 2008

The Cost of Troubled Projects
According to research conducted jointly by ESI International and the project benchmarking company Independent Project Analysis (IPA), troubled projects are costing taxpayers millions.
Published in Communication News, August 2008

Satisfaction Among Project Management Software Buyers Falls Short
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International report that satisfaction with project management and business analysis software tools met or exceeded expectations for only 10.5 percent of respondents.

July 2008

Eight Competencies a Business Analyst Needs to Know
A list of eight key competencies that every business analyst and every professional performing the duties of a business analyst?should possess. If performed effectively, the items on this list could save organizations millions.
Published on ModernAnalyst.com, July 2008

June 2008

Avoid Troubled Waters
Staying out of trouble overseas involves using project management for successful oil and gas extraction projects.
Published in Exploration and Processing magazine, May/June 2008

10 Trends in Project Management
Here are the top 10 trends in project management for 2008, compiled by the senior management and practitioners of ESI.
Published in Baseline, June 2008

Top 3 Reasons Singapore-Managed Projects Fail
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International report the top three reasons projects fail are a result of knowledge gaps in essential project managements skills, including schedule and change management; risk management; budget and cost management; and lack of business analyst involvement on projects.

Project Management in the News: ESI's Quarterly Newsletter
A summary of our Public Relations activities which took place in quarter two of this year in the EMEA region.

GlaxoSmithKline: Improving Global Project Management Capability
Because of its operations and organizational structure, global project management is crucial for GlaxoSmithKline. The company has implemented an extensive project management training program to ensure employees around the world have this competency.

Published in Chief Learning Officer, June 2008

May 2008

Wanted: managers and leaders
Free breakfast seminar in Doha to explore balancing the different skills needed in keeping multi-billion dollar projects on track.

Survey Identifies Key Challenges to Successful Project Management
The results of a new survey conducted by ESI International report some of the most pressing issues for executives and technical professionals include managing complex projects; responding to change both internally and externally; and prioritizing projects within a program or portfolio.

Achieving Business Goals through Effective Programme Management
Thoughtful programme management is applicable to designing and implementing weapons systems or revamping wealth management companies. J. LeRoy Ward explains how it works and what competencies a manager should develop.

Published in , May 2008

April 2008

Make Way for Programme Management
Are programme managers just glorified project managers with a higher salary, or is there much more to the discipline than meets the cynical eye? Programme management company ESI vice president J LeRoy Ward PMP, PgMP argues the case for opening the door to project management's younger brother.
Published in Project, April 2008

All Guns Blazing
To many professionals worldwide, programme management is a start-up - it's the new recruit that no one's sure about yet. But to many others it is a proven discipline with a distinct skills set that dates back more than five decades from its routes in the US military. J LeRoy Ward of US firm ESI International explains programmes.
Published in Project, April 2008

Schedule Risk Analysis - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
There is no ?right? duration estimate. Each duration estimate comes with an inherent probability that the actual duration will be longer or shorter than the estimate. How many project activities do you know about that were completed exactly as planned? A duration estimate is a forecast in which inherent uncertainties (lack of information or improper knowledge) arise from changes in requirements, technology, productivity, availability of resources, weather conditions and a number of other factors. Schedule risk analysis is about evaluating and quantifying the uncertainty in a duration estimate.

Published in , April 2008

ESI International Launches PgMP^SM Exam Preparation Course
ESI International today announced the launch of its PgMP^SM Exam Preparation course. The course, which is part of ESI's new Programme Management Professional Development Programme, is designed to help professionals prepare for the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Programme Management Professional (PgMP^SM) certification exam.

ESI Launches India Office to Address Project Management Skills Gap
ESI International (ESI), the recognised leader in innovative project management, contract management, business analysis, and business skills training, today announced the launch of its India operations. The opening of the office in Bangalore is in tandem with the appointment of Pankaj Kejriwal as its Country Manager for India, who brings more than ten years of experience in the IT corporate training industry to ESI.

March 2008

Return on Training Investment
In proposing and implementing performance improvement initiatives, senior management asks one question most frequently: "What will the return on investment be for our training dollars?" While the question seems relatively simple to ask, answering it is a little more complicated than one would expect.
Published in Gulf Project Management Magazine, March 2008

February 2008

Reducing project risks and managing programmes
Strong risk management processes can substantially reduce costly problems arising on the multi-billion dollar major projects taking place across the Middle East, according to an industry expert. With rising costs and ever-tighter budgets, good risk management processes are essential for project managers to cut down on the unexpected surprises which could put projects at risk. Programme managers are also generally responsible for managing large, multiple project initiatives within a single customer site that carry a high risk factor.
Published in Maktoob Business, February 2008

Solving the recruitment conundrum
Experienced project managers are in great demand in the Middle East. But how can
organisations recruit and retain staff they have trained for a highly specialised role? Craig Jordan of ESI International, the project management specialists, analyses the issue.
Published in BritishPublishers.com, February 2008

Marcia Riley Appointed Vice President of Talent Management and Human Resources at ESI
ESI International has announced the hiring of Marcia Riley as its new Vice President of Talent Management and Human Resources. She brings more than 20 years of experience in talent management with a focus in the health care and financial services industries.

January 2008

ESI International Launches Virtual Classroom
ESI International announced the global launch of its virtual classroom which allows students to train together with an instructor in real time through an online environment.

December 2007

Complex Budget Politics behind London Olympics Spending Overshoot
With estimated costs already more than three times the level of the winning bid in 2005, London's Olympic
organisers are under pressure to rein in their more ambitious infrastructure ambitions. But critics also accuse them
of swinging from tactical underestimation when bidding for the project to inflated claims designed to win a bigger
budget.

Published in , December 2007

November 2007

Setting up and running a business analyst centre
Many organisations are finding success by creating business analysis centres of excellence to support their Business Analysts and build both the work environment and stakeholder awareness and representation across business units, customer relationships and vendor relationships.
Published in Project Manager Today, November 2007

Setting your business analysis career on course
Understanding business analysis methodologies and best practices ensures effectiveness on any project, regardless of industry.
Published in Project Manager Today, November 2007

Do the Right Thing
When confronted with a sticky ethical situation, most project managers know what they should do. But with deadlines looming and budget pressures increasing, it can be tempting to bend the rules. And while massive affairs such as the Enron accounting scandal get most of the ink, it's usually not the grandiose ethical questions involving significant safety or corruption issues that cause most project professionals to stumble.
Published in PM Network, November 2007

Cost Risk Analysis for Managing Large Projects - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
A three part series published in FinanceWeek. Every large project, from building a new plant to replacing a legacy system, will experience unexpected complications and interruptions. But that doesn't mean it has to run over budget and fall behind schedule. Most projects to do because project managers treat initial cost estimates as firm predictions, forgetting that they're just a central case, with scope for positive or negative variation around them. Understanding the risks around cost estimates, and planning for possible departures from them, can significantly reduce the risk of cost overruns. In the first of a three-part series, George Sifri of ESI International looks at the use of probability to analyse cost risk.

Published in , November 2007

Capitalize on Your Human Capital
J. LeRoy Ward, Executive Vice President of ESI International discusses how an effective learning program can help employees work more efficiently and effectively. He writes, "If executed correctly, a quality learning programme will provide your employees with the requisite skills they need to do their jobs well, thus increasing their motivation to work more efficiently, effectively and successfully. People don?t come to work to fail ? they come to succeed, and we need to help them do that.
Published in CLO-Media, November 2007

Leading Expert to Give Tips and Advice on Finding and Retaining Project Managers
Strategic and tactical tips on how companies can recruit and retain technical and engineering professionals in the increasingly competitive Middle East market will be outlined by a leading expert, Mr. Raed S. Haddad, Vice President of Corporate Programmes for ESI International, next month. Mr. Haddad will be speaking on the topic at the Middle East HR Summit that takes place from 4 to 8 November 2007 at the National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

October 2007

Earned Value Management
It does'nt seem all that complicated. Earned Value Management (EVM) basically comes down to analyzing the differences between planned and actual value. And there you have it, a guage of true project performance. Yet even with all of EVM's potential benefits - and rest assured, there are plenty-organisations can quickly become lost in the landslide of data.
Published in PM Network, October 2007

ESI Announces the Launch of a New Programme Management Curriculum
ESI International announced today the launch of it Programme Management Professional Development Program, the first of its kind in the industry. It is designed to enable programme managers in business and government to meet the increasing demands on programme management as a tool to implement business strategies through an integrated portfolio of projects.

ESI to organize a free business analysis breakfast seminar
ESI International will be organizing a free business analysis breakfast seminar on 15th November 2007 in London. The topic of the seminar is "BA Toolkit: Why modelling is an invaluable tool in a Business Analyst?s Analysis and Requirements Toolkit."

ESI to organize a free breakfast seminar
ESI International will be organizing a free breakfast seminar on 11 December 2007 in London. The topic of the seminar is "Understand how the Project Management Institute (PMI?) promotes Global Project Management Excellence and How your company could benefit from it."

September 2007

ESI International Launches PM360
ESI International, the leading provider of performance improvement programmes in project management and business analysis today announced the launch of PM360: A PM Competency Assessment tool.

Establishing Clear Project Management Guidelines
Michael S. Zambruski, PMP, talks about the importance of addressing the uncertainity and confusion over key concepts and tools in an organization that has never used formal business analysis or project management processes.
Published in Gulf Project Management Magazine: September Edition, 2007

Role of the Project Manager in Pharma
Geoffrey Saunders explores the role of the project manager in Pharma and gives some tips for success in this complex discipline.
Published in Scrip, September Edition 2007

July 2007

Using Project Management to Help Disabled Children in Bulgaria
John F. Pelham, PMP, went to Bulgaria as part of a U.K. based volunteer group and introduced project management basics to help disabled children there.
Published in PM Network, July Edition 2007

Going for Gold
George Sifri of ESI International, gives his views on ways in which Olympic of?cials can project manage for success and a lasting legacy.
Published in Project, July 2007

ESI to Develop Project Management Best Practice at Nakheel
ESI has won the much coveted contract to provide project management training for Dubai-based Nakheel, the name behind The Palm islands, The World and numerous other high profile projects in Dubai.

June 2007

ESI Engaged by QTEL for Best Practice in Project Management
Qatar Telecom calls in leading international provider of project management & business analysis training to deliver best practice business model.

May 2007

ESI International, the official sponsor of the Project Management Institute, UK Chapter
ESI believe that sponsoring the PMI? UK chapter reinforces their commitment to project management professionalism and will continue to support the growth and expansion of this chapter.

April 2007

ESI opens regional office in Dubai to serve the Middle East region
The new office is the first for ESI International in the Middle East and North Africa region and will serve as the company's regional headquarters. The new Dubai headquarters also underscores ESI's regional commitment.

Complementary Project Management Medicine
Derek Bell, an instructor with ESI International, writes about the complementary aspects of PRINCE2 and the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Published in British Computer Society: 50th Anniversary Edition, 2007

January 2007

ESI International Announces Availability of Business Analyst Professional Development Programme in United Kingdom
ESI announces launch of Business Analysis Curriculum in the United Kingdom

November 2006

Profiting from Project Management
George Sifri explains how selecting and prioritising a project is key to achieving its ultimate aim.
Published in Pharmaceutical Executive Europe: Nov/Dec 2006

October 2006

ESI continues growing worldwide
New Office in Philadelphia, United States

July 2006

ESI Awarded Charter Endorsed Education Provider Status by the IIBA
ESI International Awarded Charter Endorsed Education Provider Status by the International Institute of Business Analysis

December 2005

PMI has lowered the passing score for the new PMP? exam, reducing it from 81% to 61%
Read the announcement from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

July 2005

UK-Based T & F Informa has purchased ESI International's parent company, IIR
ESI's parent company, IIR, has been sold to T & F Informa (TFI), the leading international provider of specialist information for the academic, professional and business communities.

June 2005

Ericsson chooses ESI to develop advanced Project Management training programme
Ericsson has teamed up with ESI International to develop an advanced project management curriculum that will support Ericsson and reinforce the project management culture within the group.

April 2005

ESI Survey Results Reveal Need for Business Analysis Training
A recent ESI International survey of 1,000 managers suggests that there is a real need for business analysis training across all industries.

January 2005

ESI wins new contract with Microsoft to help them build internal Project Management Competencies
ESI International, the world's leading project management training and consulting company, has been chosen by Microsoft to partner with them to roll out their project management training programme.

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