Kiron Bondale

MAY 6, 2018

An agile project management office might sound to some like an oxymoron, right? This might be a reasonable assertion as many PMOs were first formed to provide oversight over a portfolio of projects and enforcing standards sounds like the antithesis to agility. So what can a PMO do to actively support an agile transformation?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 9, 2023

During a dinner conversation after the conference, you further discover that PMO (Project Management Office) can support you in leading an Agile transformation and successful Scrum adoption, by covering governance and ensuring alignment across the enterprise. More ideas (e.g.

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Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

My first opportunity to create and run a large agile team did not start well. Having had good successes with small to medium sized agile teams I was keen to unleash the benefits on a bigger scale. I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects.

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Planview

JUNE 5, 2020

PMO leadership today is about more than being a purveyor of governance and delivering projects on time and on budget. The Savvy PMO fosters organizational agility, cultivates efficiencies, and drives growth strategies. Start with this quick-start post to becoming a Savvy PMO. The Journey to Becoming a Savvy PMO.

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Planview

MAY 9, 2023

In anticipation of International PMO Day, we began curating the stories for this PMO case study roundup several weeks ago. The PMO has a long history of driving significant benefits for the business. But PMOs must be agile and adaptable to be valued business partners. And for good reason. And for good reason.

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Planview

APRIL 29, 2022

In this post, we’ll show you how to become a modern PMO that enables your organization to adapt to an ever-changing professional landscape. But first, let’s look at the key benefits that come from transitioning into a modern PMO. Why You Should Become a Modern PMO. Let’s get started.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Hybrid Project Management: The Next Step for Agile. It’s certainly something I’ve used: ongoing iterations for development with significant customer involvement in the deliverables at all stages, but managed within a waterfall governance structure and life cycle. The future of project management needs to be more agile.

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Planview

JANUARY 11, 2024

Elevate your Project Management Office (PMO) to become one of the most effective strategic partners in your organization. Adopting a sponsor’s mindset enables the PMO to drive value across the business, even when faced with disruption and economic uncertainty. How Does Your PMO Think? You have big plans for the new year.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I recall a time when I was the program manager of a large initiative, and the PMs who reported to me would constantly roll their eyes when they had to submit their weekly status reports to the PMO. I recall having a disagreement on how “proper” risk statements should be written with the PMO manager. What can we do?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Hybrid Project Management: The Next Step for Agile. It’s certainly something I’ve used: ongoing iterations for development with significant customer involvement in the deliverables at all stages, but managed within a waterfall governance structure and life cycle. The future of project management needs to be more agile.

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The Strategic Project Manager

AUGUST 11, 2022

PMO’s institutionalize those processes and frameworks across all projects within an organization or domain. Are project management and PMO skillsets different? The PMO Skillset. There surely are more things a PMO does, but this covers the main groupings. The House of PMO.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lean portfolio management is a process by which strategy is aligned with execution using a lean approach and agile portfolio operations and governance. Lean project management is part of an agile methodology that aims to increase customer value by removing project waste. Execute Lean Governance.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. Discover how a PMO can be a game-changer for your organization.

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MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. After two years, the PMO most likely dissolves. Learning to Walk Before You Start Running.

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Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

My first opportunity to create and run a large agile team did not start well. Having had good successes with small to medium sized agile teams I was keen to unleash the benefits on a bigger scale. I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects.

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Planview

MARCH 6, 2020

What’s the top factor for future success according to nearly 4,000 project managers, PMOs, and executives? The answer may not surprise you: “Organizational agility.” Success requires becoming a more “Adaptive PMO,” evolving how you plan, govern, and empower delivery teams to do their best work.

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Planview

JULY 5, 2019

The past four blogs in our series are based on the whitepaper, The Agile PMO: 5 Steps to Driving Agility at Scale and have centered around how the PMO can guide the enterprise towards greater agility. It requires that the PMO start embracing agile. It requires that the PMO start embracing agile.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

every book written about project management, the PMO is at the apex of a pyramid. Sometimes, as in Agile project methodology, the pyramid is flatter than most, but always there is an identifiable top figure. But Robert Gates, former Defense Secretary [and holder of many other government titles] writes that he often.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Project Management Office (PMO): A PMO is responsible for defining and maintaining the standards for an organization’s project management. They help with prioritizing projects, providing governance guidelines and ensure that projects are beneficial to the organization by aligning with larger strategic goals.

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Planview

OCTOBER 28, 2021

PMOs are in a state of transition: ever shifting to support different teams, ways of working, strategic objectives, transformation programs, priorities, and more. Managing this level of complexity and constant change requires a modern approach to PPM – one that positions the PMO to become a more strategic creator of business value. “

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Team of Teams - Adopting a team of teams approach facilitates better communication and decision-making, allowing for more agile responses to challenges and opportunities within the program. Synergy - By managing related projects collectively, synergy maximizes resource efficiency and enhances the program's overall performance and outcome.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Agile A methodology for project and product management, typically used to deliver software projects in an iterative way with short bursts of work called “sprints” Though initially designed as a process for IT and engineering projects, it has since been successfully applied to other industries like marketing.

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Planview

DECEMBER 13, 2019

A healthcare PMO today must have a strong constitution. Not only are they faced with challenges unique to healthcare, PMOs are also going through the trends mentioned in our recent post, “ Conquer Your Business Transformation.” This is where the healthcare PMO comes in, but the group agreed that it’s presenting challenges.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

If that’s you, be on the lookout for these kinds of job titles, as you can probably enter project management higher up the ranks: Project manager Senior project manager Program manager Business change manager Organizational change manager Delivery manager PMO manager. Government jobs typically pay better than working in education.

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Planview

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Santander UK, one of the world’s largest retail and commercial banks, has been on an Agile and digital transformation journey for some time. This included incorporating Agile processes and other work methodologies into its traditional project portfolio management (PPM) processes, to help speed delivery of new products and services.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we will explore the actions PMs can take to manage virtual project teams effectively, addressing common challenges and providing practical insights to enhance collaboration, governance, and performance. Define Roles and Responsibilities Clarifying roles and responsibilities is essential for governance.

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Musings on Project Management

JUNE 28, 2021

In every book written about project management, the PMO is at the apex of a pyramid. Sometimes, as in Agile project methodology, the pyramid is flatter than most, but always there is an identifiable top figure. Fair enough.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

When we think of an agile transformation, improving portfolio management might not be high on the organization’s list of priorities. Agile delivery is not a silver bullet. Tagged: agile project management , Project Portfolio Management , resource availability.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 28, 2019

lack of governance. Government PMO,” says Derek Huether, an enterprise Agile coach and trainer. “It was a traditional PMO, filled with certified professionals doing very good work in very specific areas of expertise. And it may feel like your project is never-ending. have poor management.

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Planview

AUGUST 26, 2019

As we finalize our six-part blog series on how to become agile, let’s take a look back at the previous five blogs and provide you with a brief summary of their key points. Part 1: Driving Agile at Scale: The Agile PMO. The path toward agility necessitates a thoughtful strategy and patience. This must change.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Welcome to the concept of the Project Management Office or PMO. In this article, we will learn about PMOs as organizational structures, about various types of PMOs, and about traditional roles within a PMO. PMO Definition. As noted in the definition, a PMO is an organizational structure. Types of PMOs.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The Zombie-PMO apocalypse is here. Executives are expecting more from PMOs than ever. But there is one problem…PMOs are finding it very hard to adapt. PMOs can no longer focus on standardization, governance, or control when the business needs agility, flexibility, and innovation.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

First, let’s acknowledge that it’s not easy to establish an effective prioritization process when your PMO and teams are in high demand. This disconnect points to the struggle PMO directors face to identify and enact an effective prioritization process. Just enough governance involving the right people, timing, criteria, and methods.

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Musings on Project Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

In every book written about project management, the PMO is at the apex of a pyramid. Sometimes, as in Agile project methodology, the pyramid is flatter than most, but always there is an identifiable top figure. Fair enough.

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Planview

MAY 11, 2018

Breaking news update: as I previously reported in the blog, “ Symptoms of the Zombie PMO ,” zombification is still proliferating in businesses throughout the world. In this updated report, I will expound upon the cures discussed by experts in the on-demand webinar, “ Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Zombie PMO.”.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 25, 2024

In this series of weekly sessions, we will demonstrate how you can effectively and easily align Strategy to Execution, with the use of principles such as Visual Work Management, Lean Thinking, and Pragmatic Agile to dramatically improve your work management and collaboration capability while enabling and empowering your people to take ownership and (..)

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2022

The conference is focused on ‘The role of project-based governance in sustainable development: the need for institutional development’ 2022 AIPM National Conference: Gold Coast, Australia, Sun, 27 Feb 2022 – Tue, 1 Mar 2022. Agile and Beyond: Detroit, Michigan, USA, 24-25 May 2022. This is an all levels conference.

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