Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

AUGUST 8, 2019

Back in 2015, we took a look at the five advanced training options for people working in PMO. Four years on and a few things have changed in the PMO field. There is now another PMO certification option available alongside P3O from AXELOS and the PPSO ones from BCS, both of which feature in the last article. Business Analysis.

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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

JUNE 2, 2023

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. In my experience, job titles vary hugely between employers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

So we’ll look at how to use those principles to support your team’s drive engagement throughout the PMO and encourage stakeholders to take action. Finally, I’m assuming that you work in a project or programme environment within the context of a PMO. Understanding plus action plus influence gives you engagement.

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Planview

JULY 9, 2019

Traditional approaches, which are typically more lengthy and linear in fashion, may inhibit the flow of innovation and value through your organization, and as such, making it challenging to undergo a Lean-Agile transformation without transforming your organization’s approach to portfolio management. Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

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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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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2021

So we’ll look at how to use those principles to support your team’s drive engagement throughout the PMO and encourage stakeholders to take action. Finally, I’m assuming that you work in a project or programme environment within the context of a PMO. Understanding plus action plus influence gives you engagement.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Here's why these skills are necessary and where they find their applications: Increased Efficiency and Productivity Automation of Routine Tasks - Digital tools can automate time-consuming tasks such as scheduling and resource allocation, freeing project managers to focus on higher-value aspects like strategy and innovation.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g.,

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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. For the PMO and project management professionals, this new manifesto for modern work execution has a number of implications.

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Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover what is required to maximize value delivery from technology-centric initiatives, how portfolio management is used to turn strategy into plans, how value stream management is used to turn plans into delivery, and how to improve technology-centric initiative planning and outcomes with VSM.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

That’s how you start the project, and how you start it is going to influence every phase that follows. Project Management Guide: Tips, Strategies, Best Practices. Therefore, their look at the basic tips, strategies and best practices involved in project management is a fine introduction to the field. This is a good thing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

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. In 2018, it might seem like we could let our increasingly agile, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative teams just get on with it.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 30, 2020

The percentage of projects using agile or hybrid practices exceeds the number of traditional projects , according to the Project Management Institute. Agile is moving beyond technology and is now widely used in financial services, government, and professional services companies. Agile is a mindset and way of working.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

So far in this blog series, we have defined strategy, covered the basis of strategic planning, and discussed who to include in your strategic planning team. If you need a refresher on the first two phases of this rescue mission, read through parts 1 and 2 below: Part 1: Failing to Deliver Strategy… Slowly. Step 1: Start with strategy.

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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. PMI Resources.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 9, 2020

Research published in the Adaptive Leadership Skills: What’s Needed Today e-book from Strategy Execution highlights several recent shifts in the way work is done, which have all served to make continuous learning essential for modern businesses, from big data and new customer strategies, to automation and machine learning.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 23, 2022

Mike Cottmeyer was recently a guest on the Agile to Agility podcast with Miljan Bajic where he discussed Transformation, Business Architecture, and Scaling. Agile to Agility Website. So, I’m the CEO of a company called Leading Agile, started about 11 years ago, I’m based in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen now.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 20, 2024

Tailoring prevents teams from being overwhelmed by irrelevant procedures or documentation, fostering a more agile and responsive environment. Incorporating tailoring into your project management strategy offers a comprehensive solution that meets the diverse needs of projects while ensuring organizational alignment.

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The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2020

It is a collaborative community with six of the brightest minds in Project Management leading discussions and sharing ideas to help you solve your challenges, increase your influence and accelerate your career! His books include the Agile Almanac trilogy and, most recently, Enterprise Agility in Healthcare. Who are the Faculty?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Zum Beispiel Vorstände, PMO, Auditoren oder Behörden. Influencer: Personengruppen, die den Einfluss haben die strategische Ausrichtung des Produkt zu ändern. Erfolgreiches agiles Produktmanagement beruht auf drei Säulen: Vision, Wert und Validierung. Sie ziehen einen direkten Nutzen aus der Verwendung des Produkts.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

They must have the ability, in person and virtually, to influence, negotiate, facilitate, and effectively communicate with an array of stakeholder groups. This direct leadership also leads to… Project Professionals are Part of the Employee Retention Strategy. What Comes First; Agile or Agility? That’s Cool.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

These systems act as the connective tissue that ensures every project, stakeholders, the project management office (PMO), and core functions of the organization's undertaking are aligned with the organization's overarching strategic goals. Project planning involving agility and adaptability involves stakeholder communication at another level.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

Identify project risks: A project charter helps to identify potential risks and challenges that could impact the project, outline strategies for mitigating those risks, and allocate a contingency budget to cater to them if needed. Mitigation strategies: The team develops mitigation strategies for each identified risk.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 27, 2020

grow the influence of individual practitioners! He started his career as a project manager in 1997 and worked his way up through program manager and PMO manager to eventually head up large project departments in the private sector and government in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. John is the Agile guru on the faculty.

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International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Benchmarking is an excellent method to capture external best practices, possibly by using the project management office (PMO) or other internal organizations as the lead for external benchmarking activities. Validation of your organization’s strategy and corporate objectives. The steps can range from four to ten steps.

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Planio

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In fact, a 2022 poll found that 53% of companies cited resource management as their biggest project management challenge, beating out other pain points such as misaligned strategy and resistance to change. But what might influence your decision to allocate resources? But what might influence your decision to allocate resources?

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

An effective portfolio management strategy requires an in-depth analysis to understand where a company is, where they want to be and planning how they are going to get there. Integration with agile processes. Gantt charts, Kanban board views for agile & waterfall projects. Benefits of Project Portfolio Management Software.

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Wrike

DECEMBER 23, 2021

They help them manage the business of IT PMO and demonstrate how technology can improve the bottom line. If our goal is to achieve a specific outcome, then choosing IT metrics that help us evaluate how well we’re executing our strategy makes sense. Here are the must-know terms: Time to resolve.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

We were musing on this because Ron has paused his blogging and is rethinking his strategy. Project Management Blogs about Agile and Agile Methods. Project Management Blogs Specialising in PMOs. Here’s a PM blogger who understands Agile and writes about it a lot these days. IT Project Management Blogs.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Setting the product vision and strategy: Analyze market trends, understand customer needs, and identify opportunities for growth. Ability to work collaboratively and influence others: Work with cross-functional teams, build relationships, and influence stakeholders to achieve the product’s objectives.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

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 might seem like we could let our increasingly agile, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative teams just get on with it. Find her on Twitter.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Whether you are agile , hybrid or predictive, you need to tailor for size of project, maturity of PM organizational structure, budget, timescales, willingness of the people to do the work, quality outcomes required and so much more. Tailor based on context. This one is so important! Build quality into processes and deliverables.

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nTask

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Creating an Agile project management office from scratch and managing in such a way that it prospers in the organizational paradigm is a real challenge, especially in the current market where we see successful businesses failing due to poor management. 10 Ways to Prove The Similarities Between Agile PMOs and Hummingbirds.

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Planview

APRIL 27, 2023

When a transformation doesn’t stick – whether it’s digital, Agile, organizational, or a combination — you risk missing your critical business outcomes. Specific pain points within the existing PMO ecosystem stymied the implementation of their existing Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and PPM solutions.

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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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