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2024-04-08 05:46
In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit organizations, integrating cutting-edge technologies has emerged as a pivotal strategy for enhancing operational efficiency, fo… Read More
2024-03-25 06:42
Get ready to dive into Microsoft’s revamped Teams experience! New Teams has been rewritten from the ground up to be faster, simpler, and a more flexible experi… Read More
2024-03-11 22:27
In the realm of project recovery, having a robust contingency plan is paramount. Now, picture this: you’re knee-deep in your latest project, feeling like you&r… Read More
2024-02-26 21:21
So, you’re in the world of project-based businesses. Whether you’re running a consulting firm, a design agency, or a software studio, you know that juggl… Read More
2024-01-22 06:00
Are you grappling with the challenge of doing more with less in your organization? The solution may lie in amalgamating cloud flows and Copilot within Power Automate.
Our recent webinar, &ld&hell…Read More
2024-01-08 06:00
Need to figure out a better way to handle PDFs?
As the digital era transforms how we handle documents, harnessing the power of PDFs within the Microsoft 365 suite is a game-changer. Whether… Read More
2023-12-11 06:00
Why is project delivery more important than ever?
The buzz around project delivery has never been louder, and for good reason.
Cast your minds back to the turbulent aftermath of 2020—b… Read More
2023-11-10 12:00
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, grasping the full scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be challenging. At Advisicon, we understand the complexities and uncertainties surrou… Read More
2023-10-30 06:00
In the realm of project management, ensuring that your resources are effectively allocated and visible is crucial to the success of any project or organization. In this article, we will expl… Read More
2023-10-16 10:00
In a recent Advisicon webinar, Tim Runcie, CEO of Advisicon, and Sean Palakiko, a project advisor, discussed the future of Microsoft Project and the implications for project management profe… Read More
2023-10-05 20:56
As the sun sets on Project Online, many businesses are looking for a roadmap to navigate their migration journey to a different technology. In this blog, we guide you through the essential s… Read More
2023-09-25 20:51
Let’s talk about Microsoft’s latest indirect announcement for Project Online, their technology direction, what the impacts are to you, and perhaps how you can best take advantage… Read More
2023-07-10 21:32
Artificial intelligence. So exciting! So terrifying. Humanity has a long tradition of imagining the apocalyptic scenarios that could occur when machines take over the Earth. As AI technology… Read More
2023-06-12 10:40
In today’s data-driven world, businesses are constantly grappling with overwhelming information. Whether it’s assessing systems, processes, data, or existing networks, navigating… Read More
2023-05-08 21:11
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite that offers a variety of tools and applications for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Many organizations don’t know that elig… Read More
2023-04-10 19:13
In the words of poet John Donne, “No man is an island.” If you’ve ever worked as part of a team or had a job, period, these words should ring true as it is a rare moment th… Read More
2023-03-13 18:38
People love to see processes and systems visually mapped out. Visio is Microsoft’s made-to-order tool that delivers these capabilities. However, just because it’s made specifical… Read More
2023-02-13 06:40
You’ve likely encountered project management in some form– at work, school, or in your personal life.
More recently, the term ‘work management’ has started to spread… Read More
2023-01-16 06:00
The modern world runs on data. As a result, ensuring that your sensitive data can be stored easily has become increasingly important.
PMOs and IT administrators experience a range of risks t… Read More
2022-12-21 00:45
When a new year is about to roll around, it’s a great time to reassess your IT practices. It’s always better to be overprepared when it comes to your online security, data storag… Read More
2022-10-10 19:00
So, you’ve decided it’s time to stop compiling manual reports and tracking KPIs across multiple applications. You’re ready to build a business intelligence (BI) implementat… Read More
2022-09-19 20:59
With the amount of data stored by companies growing exponentially, business intelligence (BI) grows ever more important as organizations need to translate that data to meaningful insights th… Read More
2022-09-05 06:00
Welcome to the wonderful world of project management! The project management institute, the PM’s foremost authority, identifies five basic steps in the project lifecycle.
Initiating
Pl… Read More
2022-08-01 06:00
Welcome to the wonderful world of project management! The Project Management Institute (PMI), the PM’s foremost authority, identifies five basic steps in the project lifecycle. &n&hell…Read More
2022-07-04 06:00
Welcome to the wonderful world of project management! The Project Management Institute (PMI), the PM’s foremost authority, identifies five basic steps in the project lifecycle. &n&hell…Read More
2022-06-06 20:24
Welcome to the wonderful world of project management! The Project Management Institute (PMI), the PM’s foremost authority, identifies five basic steps in the project lifecycle. &n&hell…Read More
2022-05-02 23:54
Welcome to the wonderful world of project management! The Project Management Institute (PMI), the PM’s foremost authority, identifies five basic steps in the project lifecycle. &n&hell…Read More
2022-04-18 06:00
How often do you think about security? Do you have practices in place to protect your business?
Today, many companies work with a growing number of online resources, doing most business over… Read More
2022-04-04 06:00
Is your company using business intelligence (BI) software? BI is a tool that can help your company maximize results. More and more businesses are choosing BI because it’s a powerful to… Read More
2022-03-21 10:00
More than four million nonprofits around the world have fewer than 50 employees. These small and medium-size organizations have many of the same needs and goals as larger nonprofits. They wo… Read More
2022-03-07 20:22
Choosing the right version of Microsoft Project is important but it can be challenging. Before we can decide on what version we need, we should first assess our business needs, look at and c… Read More
2022-02-21 06:00
A project lives and breaths because the resources move it forward. The Project Manager is responsible for assigning resources and scheduling tasks, so forecasting and managing resource capac… Read More
2022-02-07 06:00
Congratulations! You’ve done it! You’ve got the keys to your dream home, and it’s all you could have ever wanted.
But wait – what does this switch do? How do I set th… Read More
2022-01-24 06:00
In this digital age, we have a remarkable number of applications at our fingertips. More tools, however, doesn’t always mean that things will be simpler. By setting up systems and proc… Read More
2022-01-10 06:00
Why is Project Delivery more important than ever?
The COVID-19 pandemic is a perfect example of a VUCA event. But, if you aren’t familiar with that term, don’t worry. Improving y… Read More
2021-12-27 06:00
Required or requested, a lot of employees are now choosing to work from places with nary a cubical in sight. Instead of going to an office with its physical isolation and beefy protective fi… Read More
2021-12-13 08:00
Microsoft’s Project for the web sometimes referred to as “Modern Project” or “P4W” is designed to provide an easy-to-use, agile and simple setup and start for p… Read More
2021-11-29 06:00
Spring of 2020 was a time of significant disruption to our daily lives and what we considered normal. COVID-19 has taken its toll on our health physically, spiritually, mentally, and financi… Read More
2021-11-15 06:00
With an ever-changing business environment, executives need to meet their goals and help their companies grow. Partnering with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) allows the business to focus o… Read More
2021-11-01 06:00
In projects, information is everything. Microsoft Project is the number one project management system based on popularity. It is a powerful, all-inclusive system with robust scheduling, reso… Read More
2021-10-18 06:00
Managing projects large or small can be challenging! How do you manage all aspects of the project management lifecycle, and what type of skills and tools would you need? These are commonly a… Read More
2021-10-04 21:27
Name the lead actress in these movies: Speed, The Lake House, Demolition Man. If you grew up in the ’90s like me, then you might have heard of Sandra Bullock, who rocked the big screen… Read More
2021-09-20 23:32
Project for the web (P4W) is growing by leaps and bounds. However, it still is in its adolescence regarding features. In Project for the web, we don’t have the same quick customized ac… Read More
2021-09-14 15:17
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2021-09-14 14:57
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vi… Read More
2021-09-06 06:00
A smartly dressed man leaves a glass-walled corner office. He turns and walks down a long, well-lit hallway, making his way back to his office. On the way, he mulls over what just happened… Read More
2021-08-23 06:00
At Advisicon, we partner with nonprofits to lift up the people who make a difference in our communities every day. We are invested in the success of your nonprofit and here to support you th… Read More
2021-08-09 06:00
Many organizations are wrestling with which Project Management tool to use to take them to the next level of Project Management maturity. Microsoft’s two most popular enterprise offeri… Read More
2021-07-12 06:00
Project management is complex, ever-changing, and challenging. Achieving all your goals within the given constraints can sometimes feel impossible—Advisicon understands.
We have taken… Read More
2021-06-21 06:00
On a dark and stormy night, a lone system administrator was awakened to a horrible sound. It was the sound of his phone ringing and his boss yelling at him to come into the office because th… Read More
2021-06-07 06:00
Microsoft has been powering the computing world for decades, and consulting firms have been training companies, organizations, and businesses on how to use Microsoft services for almost as l… Read More
2021-05-24 06:00
Have you ever wondered why project management seems so hard? Or why when you finally deliver a project, it has slipped in time and cost or even had to reduce the scope of what was originally… Read More
2021-05-10 06:00
Before planning or starting a project, it is essential to ensure that you have the right materials necessary to collect data for efficient strategizing. This immense responsibility falls in… Read More
2021-04-26 06:00
April is National Volunteer Month, and it is the perfect time to spring into action and start volunteering. It has been a challenge these past 12 months to find a place to volunteer as a gro… Read More
2021-04-12 06:00
It happened, COVID-19. In March 2020, if your company was like Advisicon, you found yourself in an unprecedented predicament, forced to work from home. For a lot of us, this is still our rea… Read More
2021-03-29 06:00
For those jumping into the data world, there can be a significant learning curve. Before getting neck-deep in all of the technical building of databases or datasets for report building, it c… Read More
2021-03-15 06:00
While some people are creating reports in Power BI, many business users simply need to see reports. While Power BI desktop offers robust report creation with customizable options, Power BI s… Read More
2021-03-01 06:00
There has been a lot of buzz and questions from our colleagues and customers about Dynamics 365 Project Operations. I thought I would help shed some light and help point people to the most c… Read More
2021-02-01 06:00
Judging from the many questions we receive, there is a rapidly growing interest in using Microsoft’s Power Platform. The Power Platform allows you to automate business processes, creat… Read More
2021-01-18 06:00
Introducing Microsoft 365 Business Voice for nonprofit organizations
After much anticipation, Microsoft introduced the new nonprofit Business Voice. The full suite is available in Canada, t… Read More
2021-01-04 06:00
A common cause of frustration when assigning resources in MS Project is how the work is scheduled. You just assigned a few people to a task, and the task duration got longer, not shorter as… Read More
2020-12-21 06:00
Microsoft gave us big possibilities in mixing Caliburn.Micro and MVVM.
MVVM was created to be adapted to WPF instead of MVC, which is used mostly on ASP.Net applications. Caliburn.Micro is a… Read More
2020-12-07 06:00
In business and educational circles, an MBA is the pinnacle of college degrees and the first crucial step to financial, professional and societal success. Students invest hundreds of thousan… Read More
2020-11-23 06:00
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
Prior to my recent epiphany, I threw this quote into my growing pile of clich&eacu&hell…Read More
2020-11-10 18:38
How To Develop An Effective Business Intelligence Strategy
Right now there are tons of heated debates going on about what business intelligence systems to use and the most effective ways to… Read More
2020-11-09 06:00
Information presented in the Project Center in Microsoft Project Online can sometimes be a mystery. The percent (%) complete metric is a great example of this. You’ll find it on the Ga… Read More
2020-10-26 06:00
If you own or run a business, leveraging data is essential to your growth. However, processing and drawing meaning from large amounts of information can be overwhelming to even the most seas… Read More
2020-10-12 23:26
I’d like to start this piece with a statement, “Hybrid is good.” Today’s business is one dominated by productivity demand and compounded with tight budgets and a remo… Read More
2020-09-21 06:00
Communication skills are at the core of workplace culture.
I didn’t have a great record of success when I started a job in 1998 managing 900+ volunteers for a sheriff’s office. I… Read More
2020-09-07 06:00
Do you feel like you’ve learned anything from this COIVD-19 pandemic so far? When I am at home with my family, I can forget or pretend that the old normal is back, but as soon as I go… Read More
2020-09-01 23:02
In this article, I wanted to help detail out some of the more commonly used Agile disciplines for those who are wanting to understand or possibly leverage any one of these and find the right… Read More
2020-08-10 22:09
A pain point we often hear at Advisicon is that there are too many tools but not enough compatibility between them available to track and manage projects easily. Managing a project requires… Read More
2020-07-25 17:36
Resolving Resource Management & Overallocation Issues
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Tim Runcie, MCP, MCTS, PMP, MVP
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2020-06-26 18:22
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2020-06-19 17:45
Microsoft has made some big changes to its Office software. If you’re familiar with Office 365, you may be confused about the name change.
As of April 21, 2020 Office 365 became Micros… Read More
2020-06-05 13:00
One thing about Project to Portfolio management, it is about continuing to deliver results and value regardless of circumstances.
As a 25+ year PPM veteran, I believe we shou… Read More
2020-04-13 13:00
Crawl, walk, run.
These three words are a common phrase that we at Advisicon use when we engage in Project Portfolio Management (PPM) consulting for our prospective and estab… Read More
2020-03-30 13:00
Time marches on and change is inevitable. Two truths all business owners must deal with regularly. Current events have increased the number of remote employees in numbers that have previousl… Read More
2020-03-02 14:00
You’re passionate about a cause. You have volunteers waiting to help and a community that needs it. But in the world today, you’ll also need technological tools… Read More
2020-02-17 14:01
There are many applications out there for communication, collaboration, and project management, but what about you and your tasks? How do you keep track of everything you nee… Read More
2020-02-03 14:00
So, is Microsoft Teams the new Intranet? Is this a ridiculous question to ask?
If you are currently using Teams in your organization, then you can see why this question might come up. Maybe… Read More
2020-01-03 14:00
Ever wonder how the world’s most successful companies made it big? The answer is: not just one answer. However, effective marketing initiatives, backed by analytics and data, have show… Read More
2019-12-06 14:00
In our many years of working with Project Managers, we’ve heard time and time again how challenging it can be to navigate personality preferences when working with diverse teams. Every… Read More
2019-11-22 14:00
Organizations of all types increasingly recognize the need to equip teams with tools to help them more efficiently and effectively manage work. They’re also acknowledgi… Read More
2019-11-15 14:00
Software licensing – it’s a topic best left for deliberation. The information is confusing at best and subject to frequent change. Such is the case with licensing… Read More
2019-11-01 13:00
Can you imagine taking a technology-focused class without the latest technology in the computer lab?
Advisicon couldn’t either so we donated 16 laptops and a projector… Read More
2019-10-31 22:22
Microsoft has Released the new Microsoft Project for the Web.
It’s here… What is It?
The new version of Project (some people call it “Modern Project” or as I’… Read More
2019-10-18 13:00
What is Scrum?
Scrum is a practice which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value.
Ag… Read More
2019-10-04 13:00
Imagine this…
You’ve fully staffed your department with star players. Your team is motivated. Full of fresh energy, they are efficient, they’re hitting eve… Read More
2019-09-20 13:00
A New KPI Feature
Microsoft’s flagship business intelligence platform, Power BI, continues its strong pace of feature set expansion with the release in the July 2019 up… Read More
2019-09-06 13:00
Out With The Old In With The New
If you are a developer, you use an IDE (Integrated Development Environment for those not in the know) or Text Editor, not only that but you p… Read More
2019-08-09 13:00
Have you ever heard someone answer the question, “Do you have Project Management Skills” with the answer “I know Microsoft Project” or “I can cr… Read More
2019-07-26 13:00
Since Power BI’s unveiling in late 2013, Microsoft has done a remarkable job of making an extensive set of learning resources available.
These resources support Power B… Read More
2019-06-14 13:00
When you see the Microsoft Partner logo on a familiar, yet evolving badge type graphic on the Advisicon website, the list of competencies can seem a bit mystifying. While I a… Read More
2019-05-31 13:00
Following a technology-agnostic approach means that as a business, you are unbiased towards the use of any specific technologies to solve your business problems.
Being techno… Read More
2019-05-17 13:00
As a Project MVP, I get to help customers globally, and I get to review approaches for MS Project and other scheduling technologies, including what is new and what will be po… Read More
2019-04-26 13:00
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt it was easier to just pay the bill than research if there is a less expensive alternative? I’ve been there thinking, “I don’t have… Read More
2019-04-19 22:09
Power BI has built-in connectors to pull SharePoint data from specific SharePoint lists and sites; however, sometimes the data required lives across a dynamic number of sites… Read More
2019-04-05 13:00
“Those who plan do better than those who do not plan, even though they rarely stick to their plan.” – Winston Churchill
In Pro… Read More
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