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Guest article by Franziska Hinze, IAPM – In project management, there is a wide range of certifications available. They serve as visible proof of solid competencies and confirm a deep understanding of the discipline. At the same time, they act as catalysts for both personal and organizational development by demonstrating mastery of established methods and practices. This, in turn, can significantly enhance career opportunities. The following article explores the benefits and limitations that certifications can bring to both learning and professional practice.

The new guest article by Projektron editor Kai Sulkowski on the IAPM blog impressively demonstrates why many projects stall despite good planning and how Goal Directed Project Management (GDPM) can provide guidance right from the start. The method focuses radically on results rather than collecting activities and provides project teams with a clear structure for goals, milestones, and responsibilities. What's particularly exciting is that GDPM is especially effective when combined with modern project management software such as Projektron BCS.

The PMI's PMBOK Guide is considered one of the most important standards in project management and has undergone fundamental development with its seventh and now eighth editions. While earlier versions took a process-oriented approach, PMI now focuses more on flexible principles and results-oriented performance domains. This change enables companies to apply the PMBOK Guide not only to traditional projects, but also to agile and hybrid projects. But how can the PMBOK Guide be optimally implemented in practice? This article provides an in-depth look at the twelve principles, eight performance domains, and key certifications. We also show you how to work in accordance with the PMBOK Guide using Projektron BCS – from planning and risk assessment to reporting.

How does software remain successful on the market after 25 years? The key lies in good product management: user feedback as a compass and implementation through shared responsibility combined with the incorporation of modern technical and technological trends. Here you can find out how Projektron BCS has developed and remained innovative with this approach since 2001.

German industry is under pressure: global crises, geopolitical uncertainties, disrupted supply chains, and high energy prices are weighing heavily on the automotive sector and small and medium-sized industrial companies in particular. Many companies need to flexibly adjust their production capacities without making long-term personnel decisions. Short-time work offers a proven solution here: it enables temporary reductions in working hours and secures jobs. For employees, however, this often means a loss of income and uncertainty. This makes transparent processes that build trust all the more important. Projektron BCS supports companies in clearly mapping and documenting short-time work from planning to accounting.

Since 2020, QR invoices have been an integral part of Swiss payment transactions. They were introduced to replace the variety of old payment slips and make payments faster, more secure, and more uniform. A decisive change will come into effect on November 21, 2025: In the future, only structured addresses (type S) may be used in QR invoices. Companies that still issue invoices with unstructured addresses (type K) must take action by the end of the transition period on September 30, 2026, at the latest.

Trade shows offer companies the opportunity to present themselves to a wide audience, attract new customers, deepen existing relationships, and showcase new products and services. However, participating in trade shows involves costs. While the success of online marketing, website performance, newsletters, or ad campaigns can be measured using clear metrics such as CPC, open rates, or conversion rates, the success of a trade show is often more difficult to quantify. How can you ensure that your participation in trade shows is truly effective and achieves the desired return on investment (ROI)? Trade show controlling is a tool for selecting and evaluating your trade shows. Learn how trade show controlling can help you create transparency and make your trade shows a complete success.