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The Meisterplan Blog is filled with articles about all topics around Project Portfolio Management and Resource Management.

Turn Your AI into a Real Portfolio Assistant with Meisterplan’s MCP

Meisterplan’s MCP is here. Connect your project portfolio to AI and get smarter answers, better insights, and more efficient portfolio management.

From Manual Resource Planning to Reliable Resource Management

Learn how Sulzer GmbH established data-driven management of its project business with Meisterplan.

Why Too Much Detail Too Soon Backfires

In the third post of this five-part series on portfolio planning with Jira data, we look at why asking teams for too much detail too soon can create false confidence before key portfolio decisions have been made.

Focus Resources on the Work That Matters Most

When deadlines matter and your teams’ capacity is limited, resource allocation is where strategy becomes real.

Why Prioritization Without Capacity Is Just a Wishlist

In the second post of this five-part series on portfolio planning with Jira data, we look at why priorities only become meaningful when they are grounded in the capacity your teams actually have.

Decide Faster by Making Trade-Offs Clear

Slow decisions delay strategic work. When leaders can see trade-offs earlier, they can align faster and move the right work forward sooner.

No One Wants to Use the New Tool? 3 Levers to Increase Software Adoption

We’ll show you why tool adoption is the key to effective use and data quality, why it often fails, and three simple ways to foster it in the long term.

Why Your Portfolio Reports Aren’t Enough to Make Decisions

In the first post of this five-part series on portfolio planning with Jira data, we look at why reporting helps you see where work stands, but does not give you the full, forward-looking picture you need to make confident portfolio decisions.

The “Unexciting” Feature Customers Can’t Get Enough Of

How our Microsoft PowerPoint Export feature started as a simple concept and ended up being a massive time-saver for project reporting.

Is a Single Source of Truth Unattainable?

Why the answer to the IT dilemma can be found with intelligent integration – not all-in-one suites and SaaS parties.

No-Nonsense AI: Meisterplan Prioritizes Real Value Over Hype

We’ll show you why we often prefer logic over AI, how new and upcoming AI features will lighten your workload, and why you’ll always remain in the driver’s seat.

Looking Back at the Best of 2025 – And What’s to Come in 2026

We were hard at work in 2025, continuing to build the simplest Project Portfolio and Resource Management solution in the world. Take a look at our highlights from the year and let us know what you’re looking forward to in 2026.

Clarity PPM Stories

Interesting facts about the Clarity PPM software and project portfolio management.

Clarity Release 16.4.3: More Transparency, More AI, More Planning Capabilities

Clarity 16.4.3 helps you make decisions faster, reduce manual effort, and analyze information more effectively.

Stop Projects Decisively – Proactively and Data-Driven

Two Practical and Proven Approaches to Avoid Continuing to Invest in a Dead Horse.

Better Decisions Through Strategic Portfolio Management

Create Focus, Achieve Goals, and Reduce Team Workload Through Data-Driven Decision-Making.

Governance and Processes in Project Portfolio Management

Only with Clear Responsibilities and Well-Established Processes Can You Make Effective Decisions.

No Project Portfolio Management Without Transparency

How to Consolidate Scattered Project Information and Improve Data Quality.

How Project Portfolio Management Succeeds in Practice

These four challenges in PPM are familiar to everyone – here are practical approaches to solving them.

The Clarity Community in Tübingen: A Recap of Clarity Connect 2026

More than 160 participants from nine countries gathered at itdesign to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and further strengthen the Clarity community.

Clarity Release 16.4.2: Enhanced Transparency and AI Support

With Clarity 16.4.2, Broadcom expands AI capabilities, reporting flexibility, and hierarchy transparency. In particular, Data Warehouse functionality, reports, and AI agents receive several practical enhancements.

Selecting PPM Software – Sound and Efficient

A guide to the structured selection and clear prioritization of your requirements.

Clarity Release 16.4.1: All Release Highlights at a Glance

Smarter workflows with AI Agents, improved reporting for deeper insights, and many more exciting features await you in Clarity release 16.4.1.

A Heartfelt Thank You as 2025 Comes to a Close

Together, we look back on a remarkable year filled with highlights – and we’ve prepared a little puzzle for you to enjoy.

At the Cutting Edge: Our Event Highlights in Fall 2025

From Berlin to Helsinki to Las Vegas: We attended key PPM events, engaged in valuable conversations, and brought back fresh insights on project and portfolio management.

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