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What is DevOps?

DevOps comes from "Dev" (development) and "Ops" (operations). This operational method is increasingly used not only for software development, but also for Machine Learning and Data Science. The DevOps concept The development and operations teams, although working in the same field, have totally different ways of conceiving things. For a better understanding: Agile rituals: essential practices for a successful Scrum (1/2) (bluesoft-group.com) While developers often use the agile method, operational teams tend to use the ITIL method. DevOps unifies the teams, processes and technologies of both professions. It involves IT operations in planning, tracking, development, testing, delivery, monitoring and operations. By adopting the DevOps method on a day-to-day basis, teams are able to achieve their objectives more quickly and respond better to customer needs. The project is therefore built from A to Z, involving all the professions concerned. The combination of these practices and tools is designed to improve an organization's ability to deliver high-quality applications and software. To find out more: 10 essential DevOps tools for [...]

2024-02-21T14:28:18+01:00February 19, 2024|DevOps|0 comment
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How can you measure the performance of your projects with KPIs?

In project management, performance measurement is essential to assess the success of all project stages. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) play a vital role in this process, providing project managers with an overview of the progress, efficiency and impact of these stages. Project KPIs: how to achieve them? Before diving into measuring project performance using KPIs, it's essential to have a clear understanding of project expectations. These expectations serve as the foundation for determining all your project's objectives, expected results and success criteria. Many organizations set up their own KPI systems. But generally speaking, project teams ask themselves the same questions around these indicators: What is the status of the project today? Have we achieved our objectives? Have we delivered the expected deliverables? Are we on schedule? Are we on budget? Also read: Mastering deadlines for project management - the bluesoft-group.com Blue Soft Group (bluesoft-group.com) Expectations and objectives need to be defined at the outset to provide clear direction, and then KPIs need to be selected [...].

2024-02-07T16:58:59+01:00February 7, 2024|Uncategorized|0 comment
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PMO methods and tools

In project management, the PMO (Project Management Officer) occupies a central position. His role is crucial in transmitting tools and methods to his team. He is responsible for supporting and improving project management. A common base of best practices PMO methods and tools are based on a common base of best practices. They are now widely documented. Since the 1980s, they have been gradually implemented in a standardized way, based on British and American standards (PMBOK and PRINCE 2). Today, these best practices are increasingly well known in project management. Unfortunately, they are not always applied very well, and it is precisely the role of the PMO to apply and pass them on. They include major topics such as planning. The latter aims to define milestones and a timetable for completing the project, taking into account the human, material and financial resources required. In short, the ABCs of project management. Best practices also cover subjects such as risk management. In other words, anticipating what [...]

2024-01-24T13:01:50+01:00January 23, 2024|Uncategorized|0 comment
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MOA MOE: what's the difference between project ownership and project management?

MOA MOE: what's the difference between project ownership and project management? MOA, MOE, maitrise d'ouvrage, maitrise d'œuvre, when you arrive at a company, you often hear these barbaric terms uttered in meetings. But do we really know what they mean, and where they come from? Guillaume Raoul, PMO at Blue Soft Consulting, has the answer. By the way, if the term PMO doesn't mean anything to you either, we invite you to have a look at our other articles on the subject. Project management and project management (and their acronyms) are basically derived from the building trades. It's much easier to understand them by applying them to this context. So, in concrete terms, what is MOA? Mind you, we're not talking here about AMOA, which is slightly different, and we'll see why at the end. MOA (maitrise d'ouvrage): The project owner (MOA) represents the customer or the person commissioning the work. It defines the needs, requirements and constraints of the project. They play a crucial role in drawing up the specifications required for the project. In the example of building a house, the MOA would be similar to the homeowner detailing his expectations for the ideal home: "I wish to [...].

2024-01-09T14:37:51+01:00December 4, 2023|Uncategorized|0 comment
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Portfolio program project: what's the difference for the PMO?

The size of the "toy": project, program, portfolio, a key distinguishing factor for the PMO The differences between project, program and portfolio management may seem confusing at first. However, on closer examination, the difference between these three categories of PMO becomes clearer. Simplistically, it's the size of the toy that sets them apart. A project PMO manages individual projects, a program PMO manages more complex objects, while a portfolio PMO handles a variety of projects, programs and activities sharing common resources. We're talking about the PMO as a person, not as a project office. In fact, if you'd like to know more about the 5 roles of the PMO, we invite you to have a look at our dedicated article The distinction between project program and portfolio Project management For the project PMO, this involves planning, executing and controlling the activities needed to achieve specific objectives within a defined timeframe. It focuses on the realization of individual projects, whether this involves creating a new product, launching a marketing campaign or building a [...].

2024-01-09T14:42:53+01:00November 14, 2023|Uncategorized|0 comment
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Top 5 challenges facing the insurance industry in 2024

Shaken up by new risk factors over the past two years (global warming, international geopolitics, cybersecurity), the insurance world must adapt to face new challenges in 2024. In this article, we take a look at the 5 main challenges identified by our expert team. 1- Integrating climatic and geopolitical risks into the insurance industry The climate, which has been strongly impacted by global warming and, in particular, by the recent scorching summers, is creating a whole host of new factors for the insurance industry to integrate: drought, hail and, more recently, storms are all risks that are multiplying. There are more climatic events than ever before, and their impact is greater than ever before. This raises a number of issues, not least the role of the Cat Nat (natural disasters) regime, which modifies pricing and coverage parameters for members. These risks are driving up the cost of managing weather-related claims, and there is every reason to believe that this state of affairs will only worsen in the years ahead. At the same time, the unstable international geopolitical situation (conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine) is impacting on European economies, and consequently [...].

2024-01-09T14:44:25+01:00November 10, 2023|Uncategorized|0 comment
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PMO AMOA: A difference that is not so easy to find

In any project, it is essential to understand each other's roles, especially between the PMO and the AMOA. There are often many players. Each role must be defined beforehand for the success of the project. This is why we can ask ourselves, what are the differences or similarities between the PMO (Project Management Office) and the Project Management Assistance (Project Management Assistance)? Even though these roles seem similar, they are still very different.   Definition A PMO, or "Project Management Office", is an entity or structure within an organization responsible for overseeing, standardizing, and supporting project management practices. The goal of the PMO is to ensure the consistency, efficiency, and success of projects within the company by providing tools, processes, and resources for project management. Browse the 5 essential roles of the PMO as well as our article on PMO methods and tools. Project management, or "Project Management Assistance", is a role or function within a project or organization that consists of providing support and expertise to project management or [...]

2024-03-20T15:58:42+01:00October 9th, 2023|Human Wealth|0 comment
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PMO: Project management office VS Project management officer

The term PMO, an acronym for Project Management Office, can refer to both a person and an organization. Although they share the same acronym, their roles differ slightly. In this article, find out more about the PMO as an organization and as a person, and their essential contributions to project management. Find out more about PMO methods and tools, and the 5 essential roles of the PMO. PMO as an organization: project and program management for the company. The organizational PMO, sometimes referred to as the "project office", brings together professionals working together to oversee the management of projects and programs. Its role encompasses various aspects, such as defining work methodologies within the company. It supports projects in difficulty and acts as a reference point for project managers. As a central entity, it ensures consistent management of projects and portfolios. The PMO as a person: technical expertise and project monitoring The PMO as a person, or Project Management Officer, is technically responsible for monitoring and supervising projects. He or she represents the project management expert, and ensures the [...]

2024-03-11T12:40:42+01:00September 11, 2023|Digital|0 comment
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The 5 essential roles of the PMO

In this article, we'll focus on the 5 essential roles the PMO can play in successful project management. In an organization where project management must be a success, the PMO's (Project Management Officer) missions are paramount. They support and, above all, improve the management of projects, programs or portfolios. To find out more before you continue, don't hesitate to watch our Youtube video with our expert Guillaume RAOUL: What is a PMO? Project management office VS Project management officer or read our article on Project management office VS Project management officer. Essential role 1: the PMO is the project manager's right-hand man First of all, the PMO provides direct assistance to the project manager. He or she is clearly categorized as the project manager's right-hand man. He assists him in all technical aspects of the project. The PMO also assists the project manager in relations with the team, with all contributors, i.e. with all stakeholders involved in the project. They form an indivisible pair, ensuring smooth project management. See also our article on the difference between a PMO and an AMOA. Role [...]

2024-03-11T14:30:51+01:00July 25, 2023|Uncategorized|0 comment
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What's a project?

A project is much more than just a temporary organization of work. It is a vector of change within an organization, bringing together a team, resources and means to achieve specific objectives. In this article, we explore the nature of a project and its role in organizational change, highlighting its key characteristics and the deliverables it produces. A project is characterized by its temporality. It begins at a specific point in time and ends when its objectives are achieved. During this period, a team of professionals works together, using specific methods to coordinate their efforts. Work organization is therefore an essential element in guaranteeing the success of a project. Deliverables are the concrete results of a project. They can take many forms, from a new IT system to a departmental reorganization or a technological feasibility study. These deliverables are created to meet the objectives set by the organization. They are the fruit of teamwork and are essential to generating the expected change. Project objectives Each project has specific objectives assigned to it. These objectives may vary according to the organization's needs. [...]

2023-12-12T08:54:30+01:00June 26, 2023|Uncategorized|0 comment
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