Belinda White

Belinda White is a certified PMI professional with over 20 years of experience managing complex projects across healthcare, government, and IT sectors. She is recognized for her strategic leadership, expertise in digital transformation, and deep knowledge of project governance and PMIS tools. As the Editor of forpm.net, Belinda curates expert content for project management professionals worldwide, sharing practical insights, industry trends, and implementation best practices. In addition to her editorial work, she mentors aspiring PMs and regularly speaks at professional conferences and webinars.

Review of PMI’s The Standard for Portfolio Management – Fourth Edition

Review of PMI’s The Standard for Portfolio Management – Fourth Edition

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As organizations navigate digital transformation, evolving stakeholder expectations, and competitive market shifts, strategic alignment across initiatives has become a boardroom priority. The Standard for Portfolio Management – Fourth Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2017, offers a globally recognized framework for selecting, prioritizing, and managing portfolios of projects and programs to achieve strategic objectives. This edition […]

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PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition

PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition: A Comprehensive Review

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The PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2017, marked a significant evolution in PMI’s approach to standardizing project management practices. It built upon the legacy of previous editions while laying the groundwork for the flexibility demanded by modern project environments. Though later superseded in spirit by the Seventh Edition, the Sixth

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Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram

Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram: Why Use It and How to Build It

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When working on projects, it’s tempting to tackle only the visible symptoms of a problem. The result is that issues tend to resurface, and teams find themselves in constant fire-fighting mode. That’s when a structured method for identifying root causes becomes invaluable. The Ishikawa Diagram—also called the Fishbone or Cause-and-Effect Diagram—is one of the most

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Project Stakeholder Register Template

Project Stakeholder Register Template (MS Word, PDF)

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This register is used to identify and document information about project stakeholders, their roles, interests, influence, and engagement strategies. It supports stakeholder analysis and engagement planning. 1. Stakeholder Identification Table Stakeholder Name Position / Role Department / Organization Contact Info John Smith Project Sponsor Executive Office john.smith@company.com Jane Doe Product Owner Product Management jane.doe@company.com 2.

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Project Management Information Systems and Their Effectiveness

Project Management Information Systems and Their Effectiveness

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Every modern company needs well-structured business processes to survive in a globally competitive and rapidly changing environment. Even more important is the organization’s ability to respond quickly and decisively to external changes. At the core of this adaptability are the company’s strategic goals — and project management systems are key tools to reach them. The

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Project Evaluation Methods

Project Evaluation Methods

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Today, many projects across companies—regardless of size, industry, or organizational structure—are selected and initiated in isolation, without regard to their mutual influence or alignment with overall strategic goals. What are the risks of such an approach? Without using project evaluation methods, an organization may face internal competition for resources—human, technological, or financial—as well as conflicts

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Project Lifecycle

Project Life Cycle

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Every project, program, or product passes through a set of development stages known as life cycle phases, or the project life cycle. A clear understanding of these phases helps project managers and stakeholders plan, allocate resources, and make informed decisions at each step of execution. The project life cycle refers to the period between the formal start and closure

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PMI vs. PRINCE2: Choosing the Right Framework for Your Organization

PMI vs. PRINCE2: Choosing the Right Framework for Your Organization

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Project management methodologies are like toolkits—each offers a structured approach to solving complex problems, managing change, and delivering outcomes. Among the most recognized and widely adopted in the world are two giants: PMI’s PMBOK® Guide and PRINCE2®. They represent distinct schools of thought, shaped by different cultures, origins, and applications. The question isn’t which one is better. The real

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Project Management Office in a Company

Project Management Office in a Company

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Most business leaders eventually ask themselves: how can we build an effective project management system tailored to our organization? Alongside this, the question “How do we create a Project Management Office (PMO)?” becomes both relevant and complex. This article aims to provide practical guidance on solving that challenge. Why Companies Need a PMO Organizations rarely run just one project

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