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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Inloox

MAY 24, 2017

The last part of our PMO blog series will try and answer this question. Implementing ‘new’ agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban will have a significant impact on the PMO, as it’s the project management center of the organization. Everybody talks about agile and everybody wants to be agile.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I've also had the joy and the pain of implementing three Project Management Offices (PMOs), two in Information Technology Departments and one Enterprise PMO. Through the years, I've noted many reasons that PMOs fail or struggle. It's rarely just one thing; it's usually a combination of things. Here is a list of causal factors.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

More trust, less control (especially in remote teams). What we practice already and more and more companies are adopting is more trust and less control. It’s a way of automating repetitive tasks and it’s having a bit of an impact on the PMO community. Think about how your PMO teams are rewarded. Why is it important?

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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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Wrike

MARCH 25, 2021

What is an Agile PMO? Aren’t all PMOs supposed to be Agile and support transformative change? Does my organization need an Agile PMO? Introducing the Agile PMO. As a result, structuring an Agile PMO is the next logical step. But what is an Agile PMO?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They may mainly work with agile approaches and often in a client-facing business such as an agency (although large firms may have in-house Digital PMs too). Project Controller: If you want an entry level job in heavy industry like engineering, construction, then look for this job title. PMO Manager: The person who leads the PMO team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It’s extremely easy to use with a low learning curve, so even if you aren’t (and don’t want to be) agile experts, you can quickly improve productivity and collaboration. Summary review of Teamhood: Teamhood is perfect for companies looking to work in more agile ways but without adding the overhead of ‘learning agile ’.

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Inloox

JULY 30, 2020

Traditional vs. agile project management. You can easily distinguish between traditional and agile project management approaches by some project-specific characteristics and features: Traditional PM. Controlling. Features such as the Kanban board and task lists, facilitate agile project management. Organization.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

A gate review is a control point that acts as a go/no go decision point for the work. That’s why stage gate processes are normally found within predictive (waterfall) methodologies, because agile approaches have their own ceremonies, norms and processes for moving work on and securing approvals to continue. What is a gate review?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. It can serve as a baseline, but most project managers ought to layer some sort of agile certification on top of it. Find her on Twitter.

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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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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

54% believe it will change the way work is organized and 53% believe it will increase project team agility. 25% of PMO directors say that AI has disrupted their PMO ( Capgemini ) – and I’m sure that number will only continue to rise. Consider how AI can help with monitoring, controlling and creating project deliverables.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 29, 2021

Your project may morph into a two-headed monster without an integrated change control process, resulting in adverse impacts to schedule, cost, and scope. Change Control Board. Another option is to create a Change Control Board (CCB). Some organizations have a Change Control Board that review change requests for all projects.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects. Why is Risk Management in Agile Projects Even a Question? Of course not.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2021

Agile will stay and Kanban will stay, but lots of organisations are choosing hybrid structures. If we look at research from PMI and research done by the Georgia Chapter, waterfall is used in construction but in IT and financial services are using agile and hybrid. Read next: Project Management Trends.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Achieving and maturing organizational agility is the key object for established organizations in order to keep delivering business value. In fact, an organization’s agility level is the most important factor influencing project success rates. But what does agility really mean? What is agile transformation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

And yes, agile project management artifacts get a mention. Assumption log Risk register Backlog (see, agile project artifacts are relevant too) Stakeholder register. Your PMO may define mandatory artifacts: a list of project documents that you must create for each project. You can grab the set I use here.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JUNE 20, 2019

Last week it was the fifth PMO Conference in London. With over 400 PMO practitioners from around the globe and over 20 sessions to choose from, there’s a lot to learn about where PMO is heading right now. Staying with the reporting theme, data analytics will be a game changer for the PMO in the coming years.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. This ticks the box for the quality control process, which is about making sure errors and defects don’t make it to the end customer. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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The Strategic Project Manager

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The agile Crystal methodology provides a unique flavor to the general agile approach to managing projects. This post defines what the agile Crystal method is, key aspects of the mindset behind the Crystal approach, strategic consideration, and impacts for project managers. What Is the Agile Crystal Method?

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” The percentage of companies with a PMO has nearly doubled since 2000, according to The State of the PMO 2016. . Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

And yes, agile project management artifacts get a mention. Here are some of the typical reports produced on a project: Quality report Risk report Status report Formal records for particular stakeholders eg a highlight report for a sponsor or monthly reporting for the PMO. They will be updated throughout the project.

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Planview

DECEMBER 24, 2018

The best gift for your PMO: Portfolio and Resource Management tips. Your PMO @ Hyper-speed Workshops [Webinar]. As a PMO leader, you are in a prime position to drive strategic outcomes by planning and managing today’s complex, cross-organizational programs and projects that will drive value to the enterprise.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 28, 2019

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. “But this PMO was managing software applications, both in development and in operation. .

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Wrike

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this article, we’ll tackle this very topic from the perspective of IT PMO and how it can shape work both inside and outside of the IT department. Let’s take it from the top: The IT PMO As established with our overview of the IT PMO , some of the key elements of the PMO include governance, intake, allocation, collaboration, and reporting.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 4, 2019

A few months ago, I was having a coffee with a fellow Agile Coach talking about DevOps when he suddenly says “what is DevOps anyway?”. In IT projects DevOps is nothing more than pure Agile implemented properly. While Agile popularity is at its height, DevOps is still very fresh for many. To which I replied, “You’re right!”.

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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. Control Business Outcomes. What Is Lean Manufacturing?

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Project Accelerator News

APRIL 18, 2024

Call Stoneseed to find out more about the P3MO Platform and PMO Services on 01623 374056 or click here. Again, Stoneseed can help by providing a completely impartial, fresh take on your team’s performance with our PMO advisory services. Find out more about PMO Services from Stoneseed The post New Broom, Sweeps Lean!

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As the Agile Project Management approach becomes more mainstream, organisations considering its implementation are deluged with questions. Is agile project management right for us? But simply designating an Agile Project Manager (PM) is not enough. If You Want to Adopt Agile, Your Organisation Has to Be Agile.

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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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Wrike

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

PMOs have a tough job as they have to play both the roles of quarterback and air traffic controller in determining project priority, when work can begin, where to allocate resources, and reporting on the team and department’s work. Get all the PMO use cases here. Get the specifics by downloading the use case eBook here.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Here are the main project management certifications offered by the PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP): This certifies that you’re a capable project manager who is competent in waterfall and agile project management. PMP certificaction required; PMO experience preferred. Experience in Agile project management teams.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

If you are working in any kind of project delivery role, PMO role, or similar in any industry, you can count some of your professional service working hours towards the maximum requirements for Giving Back. PDUs with the Agile PrepCast $129 Earn 30.5 That’s got to be the easiest way to get started on your PDU total. Free training!

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MPUG

APRIL 11, 2024

Let me suggest that there are worlds out there awaiting your gentle touch, and worlds that require the firm hand of a project office (PMO) or a project manager with a will of steel. If you’re using Project for Agile , you can use the numbers field to identify the number of story points associated with the work.

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