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The project organization form is one of the keys to a project's success. Structuring workflows, effective collaboration between team members, and a clear distribution of tasks – all of this depends to a large extent on choosing the right project organization form. The three main forms of project organization are the staff project organization, the matrix organization, and the projectized organization. However, the possibilities are endless. Here you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the project organization forms and when which form is suitable for your company and your project landscape!

Discover the matrix organization: a fascinating interplay of technical expertise and flexible project management. As a flexible form of project organization, the matrix organization is particularly suitable for complex and multidisciplinary projects. It adapts to changing requirements and is ideal in combination with agile methods. Three exciting use cases provide a vivid example of how the matrix organization is used. Find out in this article how this form of organization can also lead your company to new levels of efficiency and innovation.

In the world of business organization, there are various models that aim to optimize efficiency, communication and project success. The projectized organization is a particularly clear and focused structure. This approach allows for maximum autonomy of the project teams and effective implementation of specific projects. Is a projectized organization the right choice for your next project? Find out here!

How can projects be managed efficiently without changing the existing organizational structure? The staff organization offers a flexible solution: the project manager coordinates and advises without direct authority – an advantage for agile companies, but also a challenge when it comes to implementing measures. When is this form of organization the best choice, and what alternatives are there? Read about how the staff organization works, what advantages and disadvantages it brings with it, and in which project scenarios it is particularly useful.

As standardized approaches, project management methods provide guidance for the planning, execution and controlling of projects. PRINCE2 is a process-oriented method that can be scaled and puts the benefits of a project at the center of project management. Our technical article offers an introduction to the basic idea, strengths and weaknesses of the PRINCE2 method.

Can't do without software anymore? If your SME or corporation is about to select a project management software, you probably don't even know where to start looking for the right PM tool. The jungle of international and national providers seems deep and impenetrable. This guide paves the way through the PM software market and leads you to the right decision in nine steps.

A ruling by the Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht, BAG) in September 2022 clarifies: Every employer is obliged to systematically record their employees' working hours. A draft bill from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS) is finally intended to create a legal framework for this. It is therefore clear that digital time tracking is almost unavoidable. Find out how you and your company can now equip yourselves for future requirements with the right time tracking system and what you should look out for when choosing software for digital time tracking.