Project sponsors are often the determining factor in success or failure of a project. So how can a project manager help the sponsor, and as a result the project, be a success? In this article, we will provide some practical advice you can use now and in the future to support your project sponsor.

We have seen it all, from RFPs sent that still contained template language to RFPs that incorporated all the best practices. We put together our best advice for organizations to ensure contractors like us can respond to your RFPs on time and with a thorough response, so you can select the right vendor.

Acquiring new technology can be intimidating and challenging but with a sound, measured approach, it can be a very rewarding experience for the team directly involved in the project and for the entire organization. Here’s what you need to do to set your team up for success before procurement.

Treinen, an IT and management consulting company based in Olympia, and its subcontractor, Kiehl Northwest of Tumwater, released a new background check application that was custom built by the team over more than two years for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

Have you wanted to differentiate yourself in the field of business analysis? The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) offers four different levels of certification. We sat down with our CBAP-certified consultants to get their advice for preparing and taking the CBAP exam.

Have you ever thought of getting a certification for business analysis, to advance yourself as an expert and build up your resume? Two of our Treinen consultants who earned the IIBA CBAP certification shared their best practices

Whether collecting user stories or building matrices or identifying actors, a good business analyst is essential. Business analysts, however, can provide so much more through the life of a project than an initial set of requirements.

Strong, cohesive teams aren’t built overnight. It takes time to build trust, learn how to communicate effectively, and understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses. In this webinar and materials, we walk through seven strategies that will help you build and keep the “dream team.”

Treinen has a long track record of helping our customers succeed with their IT projects, several of which use Agile processes. Here are some of our recommendations to help you prepare and succeed in your next Agile IT project.