Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 6, 2023

Some other less obvious but equally important benefits are: Increasing productivity Adopting a ‘one team’ approach across the organization Delivering in a predictable fashion (every PMO leader wants this!) This book would be great for PMO practitioners. Who is this book for? The good news is that you don’t have to do it all.

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PMO Sustainability Certification Influencer 423

The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible for anyone who is engaged to help an organisation set up a new PMO or advise on improvements to an existing PMO to reach out for some help.

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PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective. Failure to execute strategy is seen as a project management issue. Where the leader outlines a vision, the manager works to take people towards that vision.

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Leadership Influencer PMO Risk Management 484

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It will teach you how to influence others, even when you are not directly managing them. Any books about achieving business goals, portfolio management, strategy execution or case-study driven books will count here. Great reading for anyone in a PMO role or who wants to make their dashboards and project reports more influential.

PMI 353

PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 353

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They serve the same purpose – to influence the context and environment for the project – except they are external influences instead of internal influences.

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Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 427

International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 25, 2023

How do we know PMOs are in poor health?  Check out the latest stats from the 2022 Research Report from The PMO Squad: Only 43% of PMOs would rate themselves as successful,  78% don’t have a process in place to measure PMO Value, and  Only 59% measure executive leader satisfaction.  Don’t be a statistic.

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PMO 2022 Consulting Leadership 52

Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 18, 2023

Now it’s time to create a PMO Business Case and start moving the needle from idea to reality. If you notice, I call it a PMO Business Case, not a PMO Charter. I don’t like the word “charter” when talking about creating PMO’s. Below are some of the key components of a PMO Business Case.

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PMO Executing Finance Risk Management 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. Bill Dow With the likes of PowerBI and Tableau taking off around dashboard and reporting, I think our executives and leadership are going to want to see more project data real time.

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2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 409

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Lindsay Scott is the director of Manchester, UK-based PMO Learning Limited which is dedicated to helping PMO professionals get the most out of their careers with training and organizational development opportunities.

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Consulting Lean 2019 Leadership 419

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

They will articulate the project objectives and goals to the PMO and anyone else who will listen! During project execution. During the project execution phase, the sponsor will resolve issues, keep the project team honest and check to see that what has been done is what is required. During project completion.

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Influencer Executing 321

The Lazy Project Manager

JUNE 2, 2021

He has built and led some of the largest PMOs in the world with organisations such as Siemens, IBM, and Kronos. In 2020 he was awarded the PMO Global Alliance ‘PMO Influencer of the Year Award’. www.thelazyprojectmanager.com.

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PMO 2020 Influencer Consulting 173

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

The best short answer is to appreciate what is within your realm of control and influence in order to create an action plan. That may give you an opportunity of influence outside the unit. Before you decide what to do, here is a list of issues to consider: Take time to learn and observe those with influence (i.e.

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMI PMO 195

International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The first thing the PMO Leader should do is to communicate how operations and projects complement each other. Executives and shareholders favor operations because it’s easy to understand and their return on investment is clear. PMO Joe is an internationally recognized leader in the Project Management and PMO community.

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PMO 2022 Innovation Influencer 59

Wrike

APRIL 27, 2023

Just as CERN identified Dark Matter as the “invisible” content that makes up 95% of the mass of the universe, the Dark Matter of Work represents activity and details that we can’t immediately see but that have a significant influence on everything around it. Wrike is focused on shining a light on the Dark Matter of Work.

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PMO 2027 2020 Influencer 57

Planview

DECEMBER 21, 2018

During the event, I had the opportunity during one of the keynotes to present some of the views of 451 Research on how to embrace change and keep the PMO relevant. Not doing any one of these will open you to challenging friction in your work planning, execution, and tracking. It’s time to become a ‘liquid’ enterprise.

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PMO Construction Executing Lean 60

Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Program Management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provides a structured approach to managing a group of related projects that, when executed individually, might not deliver the same level of impact.

PMO 52

PMO Governance Government 2013 52

MindGenius

APRIL 9, 2020

Are your project managers growing, expanding their careers, gaining needed training and certifications and mentoring colleagues the way a successful project management office (PMO) should be operating? A PMO needs leadership and that isn’t just the most experienced project manager giving some direction and running weekly PMO meetings.

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PMO Infrastructure Underperforming Technical Team Certification 77

Planview

APRIL 27, 2023

The main stakeholders created a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Transformation Team to define the goals for a new project management office (PMO) and implement a new software solution. Methodology The initial PMO operating state was federated across the business units with various tools and methods.

Change Management 88

Change Management PMO Technical Review Governance 88

Planview

MAY 7, 2018

Today’s PMO is not only under pressure to work at hyper-speed but also to satisfy customers who have higher expectations about their digital experience. To enable your PMO to keep up with the pace of digital transformation, it’s time to transition from tactical to strategic planning. What types of work are covered by your PMO?

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PMO Influencer Consulting Executing 76

Wrike

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The structure of your organization’s project management office (PMO) may be the difference between effective and ineffective project management. Your PMO structure must blend in with the organizational culture to ensure project management success. What is a PMO structure? PMO can also mean Program or Portfolio Management Office.

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PMO Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 36

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For example: PMO or Finance department in a company can affect how the budget has been used, this can impact how much we can build. This will also help us in understanding how much interest they have in the product or services we are delivering but also their potential influence as well. Unhappy customers are hard to deal with.

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Influencer Finance PMO SCRUM 178

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Resources are anything you need to execute the project plan. The project schedule and its budget will greatly influence resource forecasting. This informs you of job listings or, in the case of a program or portfolio, the skills inventory developed by the project management office (PMO). Is the cost worth the return?

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team PMO Planning 343

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 5, 2019

Sponsors are typically senior level executives from the C-suite. These same stakeholders will discover the project later and may adversely influence the project. Ask your PMO or project management group if a project charter template is available. It's not like they have malicious intent.

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PMI Initiating PMO Risk Management 299

MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Governance is the act of governing, which includes steering, guiding, controlling, regulating, and influencing. They are responsible for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing the project. Project Management Office (PMO) is a central body that comprises of technical, business, and management personnel.

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Governance Government Project Life Cycle PMO 110

Bridge the Gap Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

PMO Failure. We hear about PMO’s failing all the time. Stats on PMO failure rates are all over the map based on your definition of “failure.” What follows is a list of reasons PMO’s fail from my experience and what I’ve gathered from others. Sure, PMO leaders can blame sr.

PMO 52

PMO Influencer Governance Government 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. With the likes of PowerBI and Tableau taking off around dashboard and reporting, I think our executives and leadership are going to want to see more project data real time.

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2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 291

Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

The PMO determines how strategy gets put into action and turned into execution and delivery. This greatly influences the plan’s execution and determines to what degree targeted outcomes can be achieved. Value Stream Management: Turning Plans into Delivery Planning and execution are two sides of the same coin.

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Underperforming Technical Team PMO Initiating Risk Management 97

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

This approach leverages technology and online tools to manage aspects of a project - from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develop an understanding of the cultural differences that influence work styles and communication preferences to enhance team dynamics and project success.

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Technical Review Software Review 2024 PMO 52

Planview

MAY 26, 2023

Communicate Define change approach, identify success measures, establish change framework and activities, prepare change toolkit, identify stakeholders, develop communication plan, develop branding, create messaging, and schedule communications Then, they executed their communication plan.

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Influencer Logistics Leadership Defining 78

Kiron Bondale

APRIL 17, 2016

Effectively supporting project management doesn’t just mean setting up a PMO and expecting that it will be able to work miracles as the report indicates that 68% of organizations have a PMO. The path to an executive role should include the engaged sponsorship of at least one successful initiative.

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2016 PMO Influencer Performance Measurement 120

Planview

JANUARY 8, 2019

Now, let’s get into the first two process areas by examining why it is crucial for your organization to align strategy, financials, and execution. Strategic planning involves assessing the current business direction, as well as any market drivers or internal drivers that may influence the organization’s focus.

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Executing Finance Governance Government 60

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Given its vast influence, it’s important to have a basic understanding of PMI and its history. The PMO Symposium is a place to exchange best practices and new insights into the strategies and practices in project management. The Project Management Institute also sets the standard for ethics in the field. Quick Facts About PMI.

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PMI Technical Review Certification Software Review 279

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is done by performing work during initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing with a keen focus on meeting customer/client outcomes, and managing the schedule, cost, scope and quality the requirements/specifications. Procurement The process of obtaining goods, services, or works from an external source.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There was a plan and that plan was executed, monitored and reported on to the pharaoh, who was likely a lot less forgiving of mistakes than your boss. That’s how you start the project, and how you start it is going to influence every phase that follows. Project Management Processes & Phases. It’s that important.

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2018 Initiating PMO SCRUM 263

LiquidPlanner

MAY 31, 2022

The tool is there as management support, and the sooner we get away from software being a PMO overhead, the better. Leadership changes at the top have always created a bit of fallout for project teams, as the new executive stakeholders rethink organizational priorities. . Thank goodness. . Talent challenges. What do you think?

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Artificial Inteligence 2011 2021 PMO 155

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology. For the purposes of this article, we’re going to assume you’re following the common governance structure of a project board for day-to-day oversight and also a higher-level steering group for executive assurance. Take minutes, or co-opt someone from the PMO to help.

Governance 363

Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 363

Planview

JULY 9, 2019

Traditionally, in an effort to maintain alignment and consistency across the portfolio, organizations have dedicated a centralized Program Management Office (PMO) to planning, program management, and solution definition. Didn’t we just say that a centralized PMO undermined LPM? Support program execution.

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Lean Agile PMO Engineering 74