Dr Ioannis Zoiopoulos

Ever wondered how #projects, #programs, and #portfolios differ in #business #management? Let me simplify it: - A #project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. It has a defined scope, a specific timeframe, and clear objectives In simple tirm, like a task with a specific goal and a deadline, such as building a new app. Once the app is built, the project ends. - A #program is a group of related #projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually. The #projects within the #program are interconnected and support a broader organizational goal. For example, a program to improve customer experience could include several projects, like creating a new app, updating the website, and training staff. - A #portfolio is a mix of different #projects, #programs, sub programs and other work that an organization manages to reach its overall strategic business goals. It’s like a big picture view of everything the company is working on, not necessarily all related to each other. For example, A corporation’s #portfolio might include a variety of programs and projects ranging from product development to market expansion initiatives. #ProjectManagement #PMO #PMP #P3O #Tips

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Die Sonnenblumenhäuser exemplifies a collaborative, plural approach to urban planning, contributing to the vibrant new Wildgarten district in Meidling, Vienna. Developed as part of a 10-hectare project following the Europan 10 competition, this initiative involved multiple architecture teams, social housing enterprises, and cooperatives, fostering a democratic design process. arenas basabe palacios led the design of 11 housing blocks, including 82 residential units, community spaces, and commercial facilities. The architecture embraces a garden-matrix concept, where each block surrounds its own green space, creating a seamless integration of urban living and nature. Buildings of varying heights—from single-family homes to collective housing blocks—support a dynamic and inclusive urban fabric. Ceramic façades optimize sun exposure, while flexible interior spaces offer adaptability for residents. The project balances historical preservation with innovative construction, ensuring sustainable living through green corridors and low-maintenance landscapes. The result is a diverse, cohesive neighborhood that enhances both community connections and environmental harmony. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dXzqcYGd #UrbanPlanning #SustainableArchitecture #SocialHousing #CollaborativeDesign #ViennaDevelopment #GreenUrbanSpaces #ArchitecturalInnovation #CommunityBuilding #Wildgarten #MixedUseDevelopment

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Say STOP to platforms imposed on projects, connect them together! This was our tagline at our booth during Digital Construction Week 24 in London. 👉 Why? Every day we interact with partners in real estate projects who suffer from the choice of a document management platform (EDMS/CDE) made either by the project owner or the team's representative. For the one who makes the choice, there's no issue. But for the other stakeholders, it often means adopting a new tool, ie. understand yet another environment and loosing control over your data. Most of the time, this imposed choice leads to: - Multiple data encoding; - Concerns about data archiving; - Tensions within partner teams; - ... 👉 An example? During the Oosterweel tunnel site in Antwerp, this was exactly the situation encountered by the project team. The client had chosen Asite's CDE, and the joint venture partners, Aconex. As documents needed to be processed on both ends, it was a recipe for manual re-entries. That's why the project team adopted our solution to link the two systems. With CONNECT by Cooperlink: - Information was entered just once; - 30 metadata elements were matched and processed; - Saved 21 hours per month were saved. 👉 If this situation resonates with any of your projects, the case study is available here: https://hubs.li/Q02B357X0 PS: For the more visually inclined, we've made a video about this client case.

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