{"id":1113,"date":"2024-02-15T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/?p=1113"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T15:27:12","slug":"project-management-implementation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/project-management-implementation\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Management Implementation \u2013 3 Ways to Get Started (Many Practical Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning a <strong>project management implementation<\/strong> for a better overview and increased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/project-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project success<\/a>? If so, the right IT system for project, portfolio and resource management (PPM) plays a key role. This article introduces three ways or avenues of<strong> project management implementation at your company<\/strong>: via scheduling, via resource management or via project portfolio management. Read below which avenue would match your requirements and how to approach it.<\/p>\n<p>The following chapters await you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter1\">The PPM Paradise \u2013 The prospect for the future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter2\">Always begin with a central project list<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter3\">Avenue 1: Project management implementation via scheduling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter4\">Avenue 2: Project management implementation via resource management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter5\">Avenue 3: Project management implementation via project portfolio management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter6\">Before you start your project management implementation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter7\">Conclusion \u2013 Project management implementation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use this article as a checklist. This will save you unnecessary extra rounds, which are tedious and time-consuming! You will be on the right track to implementing a<strong> \u201cparadise\u201d environment for project management<\/strong>. We call this \u201cThe PPM Paradise\u201d and describe it in the first section.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the article will provide answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What avenue to project management is right for me?<\/li>\n<li>What aspects should I consider?<\/li>\n<li>What benefits will each of the three avenues provide?<\/li>\n<li>What could be my next steps in expanding my PPM tool?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let us start!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>What Is a PPM Tool?<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/microsoft-cloud-project-management\/project-power-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PPM project tool<\/a> is a <strong>project, portfolio and resource management solution<\/strong>. Once a company has reached a certain size and number of projects,\u00a0IT support is essential for project, portfolio and resource planning. Such a tool\u00a0is used for\u00a0different purposes\u00a0by the\u00a0different roles.\u00a0A few examples:<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0PPM tool helps <strong>project managers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>plan and schedule their projects<\/li>\n<li>divide projects into tasks<\/li>\n<li>assign resources to tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With a PPM tool, <strong>portfolio managers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gain insight into the company\u2019s overall utilization<\/li>\n<li>can judge which new projects they can take on<\/li>\n<li>identify potential for new developments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A PPM tool informs <strong>resource managers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>which projects their resources are requested to work on<\/li>\n<li>at what time<\/li>\n<li>and for how long<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Another interesting read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/why-microsoft-project-server-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Choose the Central Microsoft PPM over a Standalone Tool?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter1\">The PPM Paradise \u2013 The Prospect for the Future<\/h2>\n<p><em>The PPM Paradise<\/em> is the optimal environment for enterprise-wide program, portfolio and resource management (PPM) \u2013 adapted to your individual customer requirements. In a complex multi-project environment, it enables you to make informed decisions quickly. This project management environment<strong> gives all roles involved the good feeling that they always have full control over their project environment:<\/strong> this includes the PMO, top management, team leaders, project managers, project team members and controllers.<\/p>\n<p>The graphic below shows a schematic overview of \u201cThe PPM Paradise\u201d as an integrated solution for enterprise-wide multi-project management.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7181\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/csm_The_PPM_Paradise_E_ef448bd539.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/csm_The_PPM_Paradise_E_ef448bd539.png\" alt=\"The PPM Paradise \u2013 an integrated solution for enterprise-wide (multi-)project management \" width=\"700\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/csm_The_PPM_Paradise_E_ef448bd539.png 900w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/csm_The_PPM_Paradise_E_ef448bd539-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The PPM Paradise is an integrated solution for enterprise-wide (multi-)project management comprising all that is necessary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"id695737db9acfa\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737db9acfa\">\n                    <p><strong>Download now: <\/strong> Free eBook (PDF) on \u201cThe PPM Paradise\u201d<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737db9acfa\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737db9acfa\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                    <p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what an optimal customizable solution for project, portfolio and resource management (PPM) should be capable of \u2013 tips and important arguments for your decision-makers. &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/data\/Downloads_eBooks\/TPG_PPM_Paradise_eBook_EN_-_TPG_TheProjectGroup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download eBook (PDF) \u201cThe PPM Paradise\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n                \t<!-- ENGLISCH Wichtig: nur den Code in download-asset \u00e4ndern - definiert Download -->\r\n<script type='text\/x-ccm-loader' data-ccm-loader-src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/developer\/146642994.js\" defer><\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hs-form-html\"\r\n     data-download-asset=\"CU31E\"\r\n     data-region=\"eu1\"\r\n     data-form-id=\"ed0008c7-47d5-4c2e-ad2f-000bd95b74c5\"\r\n     data-portal-id=\"146642994\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(() => {\r\n  const FORM_ID = 'ed0008c7-47d5-4c2e-ad2f-000bd95b74c5';\r\n  const FIELD   = '0-1\/download_asset';\r\n  const roots   = new Set();\r\n  const formsByRoot = new WeakMap();\r\n\r\n  const setViaApi = (root) => {\r\n    const code = root.dataset.downloadAsset || '';\r\n    const form = formsByRoot.get(root);\r\n    if (!code || !form) return;\r\n    form.setFieldValue(FIELD, code);\r\n  };\r\n\r\n  window.addEventListener('hs-form-event:on-ready', (event) => {\r\n    if (!window.HubSpotFormsV4) return;\r\n    const form = HubSpotFormsV4.getFormFromEvent(event);\r\n    if (!form || form.getFormId() !== FORM_ID) return;\r\n\r\n    const root = [...roots].find(r => r.contains(event.target));\r\n    if (!root) return;\r\n\r\n    formsByRoot.set(root, form);\r\n    setViaApi(root);\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  window.addEventListener('message', (event) => {\r\n    const d = event.data;\r\n    if (!d || d.type !== 'hsFormCallback' || d.eventName !== 'onFormSubmit') return;\r\n    if (d.id !== FORM_ID) return;\r\n\r\n    roots.forEach(setViaApi);\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\r\n    document.querySelectorAll('.hs-form-html[data-download-asset][data-form-id=\"' + FORM_ID + '\"]')\r\n      .forEach(r => roots.add(r));\r\n  });\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\n                    <style>\/* Kompaktere Darstellung f\u00fcr HubSpot Formulare *\/\n[data-hsfc-id=\"Renderer\"] .hsfc-Step .hsfc-Step__Content { padding: 0 20px 20px !important; 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There should not be anything in the company that is not on the list. This is the only way to prevent uncontrolled projects.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Once you have met the aforementioned minimal requirements of having a central project list, you will be able to take one of the three avenues to your project management implementation. You will detail and improve it \u2013 in accordance with the right focus: scheduling, resource management or portfolio management.<\/p>\n<p>Let us start with the first avenue which focuses on scheduling when implementing project management.<\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"Project Management Newsletter TPG PMO Resource Management Agile PM Project Projects Projectmanager Projectmanagementoffice\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/TPG_Banner-Blog_1400_Newsletter_EN.jpg\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n<h2 id=\"Chapter3\">Avenue 1: Project Management Implementation via Scheduling<\/h2>\n<p>The focus on scheduling means, you know the structure; you have a schedule overview; and you have a good vantage point for controlling projects. However, you will take longer to establish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-planning-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project resource management<\/a> because the latter requires scheduling to be completed.<\/p>\n<p>This is the right avenue for you if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to <strong>control the content and schedule of individual projects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You have to <strong>coordinate<\/strong> deliveries and services of <strong>external stakeholders<\/strong> rather than the individual <strong>deployment<\/strong> of your own <strong>resources<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You are more likely to implement <strong>contract projects<\/strong> than company-internal development projects<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>resources<\/strong> are relatively<strong> easy to obtain<\/strong> and do not constitute a significant bottleneck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5247\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/3_11-03-_2022_13-25-32.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/3_11-03-_2022_13-25-32.png\" alt=\"Project Management Implementation \u2013 Milestone definition to track completion level\" width=\"400\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/3_11-03-_2022_13-25-32.png 529w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/3_11-03-_2022_13-25-32-198x300.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scheduling approach: Milestone definition for controlling the level of completion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Essentials for Project Management Implementation via Scheduling<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you have an adequate <strong>project structure<\/strong> with phases and deliverables. This will allow you to keep track of projects \u2013 even large ones with many hundreds of tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Add <strong>task information<\/strong> such as places, companies involved, components etc. This will invest your schedule with meaning and allow you to filter and sort reports.<\/li>\n<li>Define reasonable <strong>milestones<\/strong> at handover and coordination points. These will give you better control of project timing.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the <strong>linking of tasks<\/strong> is complete. And use the automatic calculation of the string of deadlines offered by suitable PM tools.<\/li>\n<li>Save your <strong>baselines<\/strong> to be able to view changes between the last status and the initial order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"id695737db9af2d\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737db9af2d\">\n                    <p><strong>Special Download: <\/strong> Advantages of MS Project Server \/ Project Online over MS Project Standard<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737db9af2d\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737db9af2d\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\" style=\"height: 250px;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                \t<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/data\/Downloads_Produkte\/Benefits-Microsoft-Project-Server-or-Project-Online-E_TPG-TheProjectGroup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to download the PDF<\/a>\u00a0and learn why you should prefer the server over the client version.<\/p>\n\n                    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 250px;\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><h3>Your Benefits from Project Management Implementation via Scheduling<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You have a clear<strong> overview<\/strong> at the timeline level.<\/li>\n<li>You know the status of each task and are able to <strong>recognize problems early<\/strong>. For instance, this can happen via a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/work-breakdown-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WBS chart<\/a> with traffic light indicators.<\/li>\n<li>You are aware <strong>who has to deliver what to whom<\/strong>. And <strong>when<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You <strong>recognize<\/strong> current <strong>delays<\/strong> in the timeline in good time. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/milestone-trend-analysis-ms-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">milestone trend analysis<\/a> (free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-tools\/milestone-trend-analysis-ms-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MTA for MS Project<\/a>), you can identify further trends.<\/li>\n<li>You have a perfect <strong>basis for coordination meetings<\/strong> because, even with large schedules, you will find it easy to focus on the relevant areas by filtering the data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-tools\/milestone-trend-analysis-ms-project\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"TPG MTA Client (Free Download Development Milestone Trend Analysis TPG MTA Client standalone product. MicrosoftProject free download\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/TPG_Banner-Blog_1400_MTA_EN.jpg\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n<blockquote><p><strong>Read this to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/work-breakdown-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Work Breakdown Structure<\/a> (WBS).<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Possible Further Steps after Beginning with Scheduling<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding <strong>costs<\/strong> to milestones and deliverables<\/li>\n<li>Putting the <strong>project team<\/strong> rather than the project manager in\u00a0charge of recording the status of tasks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rough resource planning<\/strong> with skills on the basis of teams and external stakeholders<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong> by the deployed resources themselves<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/implement-project-portfolio-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Project portfolio management<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Interfaces to ERP systems<\/strong> for automatic synchronization of delivery dates, material sourcing and billing information via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/integration-middleware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">integration middleware<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this avenue to project management implementation is not right for you, it may be the one below with a focus on resource management.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Interested in the advantages of interfaces to other systems?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/middleware\/jira-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about integrating a PPM system and JIRA.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter4\">Avenue 2: Project Management Implementation via Resource Management<\/h2>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/introducing-resource-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">focusing on resource management<\/a>, you should avoid one thing. Do not take the detour via detailed scheduling by the project managers. There is a quicker way to arrive at a functional resource overview. Let the team leaders plan all their team members\u2019 activities and projects. Aim for rough but on the other hand entirely complete planning.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Struggling with resource planning? Our guide about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/resource-planning-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project resource management<\/a> might help you out!<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The approach via resource management is the right avenue if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The availability of your resources is <strong>decisive for your projects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You are committed to optimizing the <strong>workload<\/strong> of your resources rather than to meeting deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Detailed scheduling is less important for you than arriving at <strong>complete resource planning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Essentials for Project Management Implementation via Resource Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Record the resources of all teams with their capacities, ideally in a <strong>central resource pool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Reach an agreement with your employee organization on the <strong>permissions to access resource data<\/strong> and the granularity of planning. All of this is usually a given when team leaders do their own planning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Win<\/strong> the<strong> team leaders<\/strong> <strong>over<\/strong> for your undertaking. Convince them of the benefits of increased transparency.<\/li>\n<li>Provide the team leaders with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-tools\/resource-management-sharepoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>resource management tool<\/strong><\/a> exactly matched to their needs. This should not be the project managers\u2019 tool but must be able to collaborate with the latter.<\/li>\n<li>Team leaders plan <strong>absences and all<\/strong> their team members\u2019 <strong>activities<\/strong> \u2013 both operations and project activities. For projects, it is sufficient to plan a general commitment while detailed planning remains the project manager&#8217;s task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7182\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/xTeamManager_03_E-768x382-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/xTeamManager_03_E-768x382-1.png\" alt=\"Project Management Implementation \u2013 TPG TeamManager gives an overview of availability, project assignments and project availability\" width=\"700\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/xTeamManager_03_E-768x382-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/xTeamManager_03_E-768x382-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/xTeamManager_03_E-768x382-1-350x175.png 350w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/xTeamManager_03_E-768x382-1-164x82.png 164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An overview of availability of team members, project assignment and project availability (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-tools\/resource-management-sharepoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG TeamManager App<\/a> for SharePoint)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Your Benefits from Project Management Implementation via Resource Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You have a clear <strong>overview<\/strong> of resource utilization in the teams.<\/li>\n<li>You know each team member&#8217;s status and are able to <strong>identify overload and underload<\/strong> at an early stage.<\/li>\n<li>You know <strong>who<\/strong> is working <strong>when on what<\/strong>. And <strong>how much<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You can identify the people quickly to whom you can <strong>delegate work<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Project managers and team leaders have a perfect basis for <strong>coordination meetings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Team leaders are able to <strong>illustrate <\/strong>the workload of their teams for their superiors on a sound basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"id695737db9b141\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737db9b141\">\n                    <p><strong>Special Download: <\/strong> Resource Planning Software for the Roles Involved (PDF file)<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737db9b141\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737db9b141\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                    <p>Please fill in the form.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">* Required Fields\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/data-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Protection<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">This form is blocked by your cookie settings to our website. 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Only then do you address how to optimize the execution.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>You might also like this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/introducing-project-portfolio-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 steps to optimal project portfolio management<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This is the right path if you want to achieve one thing first of all. This would be to match the desired <strong>requirements from the corporate strategy<\/strong> with the actual opportunities to deliver results.<\/p>\n<h3>Essentials for Project Management Implementation via Project Portfolio Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop a <strong>process for project initiation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Define criteria<\/strong> establishing which undertaking is to be treated as a project.<\/li>\n<li>Define<strong> strategic drivers<\/strong> for prioritizing the projects in the portfolio.<\/li>\n<li>Create a complete <strong>overview of running projects<\/strong> to compare them and decide on the new projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check<\/strong> their <strong>feasibility<\/strong> by comparing the effort and cost planning with the available capacities and budgets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete and rough<\/strong> planning is better than incomplete and too detailed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5248\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/5_Portfolio_Management_Drivers.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/5_Portfolio_Management_Drivers.png\" alt=\"Project management implementation \u2013 Project portfolio management evaluates project priorities\" width=\"600\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/5_Portfolio_Management_Drivers.png 1315w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/5_Portfolio_Management_Drivers-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/5_Portfolio_Management_Drivers-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/5_Portfolio_Management_Drivers-1024x480.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Project portfolio management ensures that the projects with the highest priority get the necessary resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Your Benefits from Project Management Implementation via Project Portfolio Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You make sure you <strong>work<\/strong> on the <strong>right projects<\/strong> rather than implementing unimportant ones.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>complete overview<\/strong> of all planned and running projects keeps you up to date on the portfolio.<\/li>\n<li>You know what further\u00a0<strong>new projects<\/strong> you can start and actually carry out.<\/li>\n<li>You <strong>identify budget and resource bottlenecks in good time<\/strong>. This allows you to react to them according to corporate strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Possible Further Steps after Beginning via Project Portfolio Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Extending <strong>scheduling<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Extending <strong>resource management<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Interfaces to the ERP systems<\/strong> for automatic synchronization of budget information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Chapter6\">Before You Start Your Project Management Implementation<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the solution process you choose there are three things you should take into account. They will help ensure the success of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/individual-solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PPM solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Begin in simple steps<\/strong>. You can expand your PPM system as required at a later stage. The steps you take should be straightforward. This will ensure acceptance and feasibility at all times. It will make your PPM implementation and introduction less likely to fail. Frequent reasons for failure are failed expectations, inadequate methods, and \/ or unused tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Proceed in small steps in your project management implementation. You will still be able to expand the environment at a later stage \u2013 once it has been accepted by the users. Be true to the motto: \u201cBetter to start small than fail big!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep in mind the needs of all stakeholders<\/strong> who will have to work with the system later on. This is the only way to ensure acceptance. That way, your PPM system will support you even better in achieving corporate objectives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure a shared understanding of the benefits of the project management environment.<\/strong> Do not expect too many benefits thanks to the new PPM system in too short a time. Good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/change-management-in-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">change management<\/a> can help you along in the process of project management implementation and acceptance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set up a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/why-a-pmo-is-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMO<\/a><\/strong>. In its position as a responsible central organizational unit, a Project Management Office will help you. It will see to a goal-driven introduction of this complex of challenging tasks, cyclical processes, and support tools. It will also ensure it is kept alive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To <strong>support your case for a new PPM tool<\/strong>, try <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/roi-calculation-ppm-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROI calculation<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IFmguV\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"Microsoft 365 Project Management TPG ProjectPowerPack: Best Practice Solution for Project & Portfolio Management Based on Microsoft 365 & Power Platform\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/csm_PPP_Blog_Banner2_EN_1300px_tiny_8e50efa17d.jpg\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n<h2 id=\"Chapter7\">Conclusion \u2013 Project Management Implementation<\/h2>\n<p>This article has introduced you to 3 ways\u00a0to begin project management implementation. At all events, you should begin with a central project list, minimal scheduling and simple project status reports to be regularly updated. Depending on your top priority, you can choose from the following approaches \u2013 Project management implementation via:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter3\">Scheduling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter4\">Resource management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Chapter5\">Portfolio management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You have learned what is essential for each solution process and what benefit the respective approach will bring. Furthermore, you have found out how to go about expanding your enterprise-wise PPM solution for project, portfolio and resource management at a later stage.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what avenue you choose for your company, make sure of three things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Begin with simple, straightforward steps.<\/li>\n<li>Take the needs of all stakeholders into account.<\/li>\n<li>Task a strong PMO with the realization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our final tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get to know the individually adaptable \u201cPPM Paradise\u201d \u2013 the optimal environment for your enterprise-wide project, program, portfolio and resource management (PPM). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/data\/Downloads_eBooks\/TPG_PPM_Paradise_eBook_EN_-_TPG_TheProjectGroup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the free eBook \u201cThe PPM Paradise\u201d now<\/a> (just click, no form).<\/p>\n<p>And sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bi-weekly blog newsletter<\/a> with information on more hands-on articles, eBooks, etc. to improve your project management maturity level.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>What has been your experience with project management implementation so far? Do let us know! We look forward to reading about your thoughts in the comment area below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"id695737db9b356\" class=\"iframecontainer iframecontainer--hidden\">\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__head\" style=\"background: #D60B52!important;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__inner\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" data-for=\"#id695737db9b356\">\n                    <p><strong>Subscribe to TPG BlogInfo:<\/strong> Never miss new practice-oriented tips &amp; tricks<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon\" data-for=\"#id695737db9b356\">\n                    <svg width=\"10px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"1092 550 10 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <polygon class=\"iframecontainer__head__icon__pfeil\"  data-for=\"#id695737db9b356\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"1093.875 550 1101.875 558 1093.875 566 1092 564.125 1098.125 558 1092 551.875\"><\/polygon>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe\" style=\"height: 520px;\">\n                <div class=\"iframecontainer__iframe__inner\">\n                \t<p>Every other week: Receive practical tips in TPG blog posts written by recognized experts in project, portfolio, and resource management.<br \/>\n* Required Fields\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/data-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Protection<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">This form is blocked by your cookie settings to our website. 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After many years as a development engineer in the automotive and energy sectors, Johann Strasser spent a decade as an independent trainer and consultant in the field of project management. During his tenure, he also served as project manager for software projects in the construction industry and provided scheduling and cost management support for large-scale construction projects. At TPG, he applies his expertise in product development and consulting services for international clients. His special focus is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/pmo-project-management-office\/\">PMO<\/a>, project portfolios, hybrid project management, and resource management. For many years now, he has shared his knowledge through presentations, seminars, articles, and webinars.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about Johann Strasser on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johann-strasser\/?originalSubdomain=de\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xing.com\/profile\/Johann_Strasser4\/cv\">XING.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column half\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/AchimS-200x200-2-150x150-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6829 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/AchimS-200x200-2-150x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"Achim Schmidt-Sibeth \u2013 Senior Marketing Manager at TPG\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Achim Schmidt-Sibeth<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Senior Marketing Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After earning his engineering degree in environmental technology, he gained many years of experience in project management through his work at an engineering office, an equipment manufacturer, and a multimedia agency. 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