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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Personally, I think employers value work experience over a degree, so a degree in project management, while it will show that you have the technical and soft skills, will not ensure you a job. That’s due to: an increase in the number of jobs requiring project management-oriented skills (i.e. That’s about 2.3 million new jobs a year.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Hybrid Project Management: The Next Step for Agile. But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework. The future of project management needs to be more agile. The future of project management needs to be more agile. Arup, Future of Project Management.

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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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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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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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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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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

TL; DR: Essential Agile Failure Patterns — When Noise Interferes with Signal. When Scrum becomes an element of an agile transformation, the following three common essential agile failure patterns prove to be an exceptionally tough nut to crack for any Scrum Master. Is Agile a Fad or a Trend?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

On June 30th Christopher Handscomb and I presented a webinar based on our joint research on the topic of the value of enterprise agility. Firstly, I see Enterprise agility - building an agile organizational system - as being all about creating resilience and sustainability over time. CH - I’d like to add a couple of points.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of integrating new technologies and leading remote teams? Digital project management is a skill requiring competency in our technology-driven workplace. Healthcare - Implementing new technologies, such as electronic health record systems, and managing telehealth services.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count.

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Project Accelerator News

APRIL 18, 2024

Stoneseed’s innovative P3MO Platform can help: Optimise cutting-edge technologies for unprecedented efficiency and innovation. Call Stoneseed to find out more about the P3MO Platform and PMO Services on 01623 374056 or click here. Simon conducted “lessons learned sessions” or “post-mortem reviews” to gather insights from past projects.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

2020 was again an extremely fruitful book review year. I wrote around 50 book reviews including 16 corresponding quick reference cards and several personal insights, and views on specific topics in the field of project, program and portfolio management. Agile related books. My own books, whitepapers and articles. Management.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2019

One of the most important things we can do to help individuals and teams improve is coach them to embrace the agile mindset. The Manifesto for Agile Software Development provides values and principles to help guide teams in navigating the complexities of product delivery. Customer Collaboration over Contract Negotiation.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you overwhelmed by the rapid shifts in industry demands and the swift pace of technological progress? Whether in agile, traditional, or hybrid project environments, the objective remains to enhance the processes that guide how projects are initiated, planned, executed, and closed.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you are agile or waterfall, iterative, predictive, incremental or hybrid: what’s important is that when a new requirement comes along, it is clear and thought through, and you know what it is! Quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, health checks and quality audits might sound scary for project managers – they’re not.

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MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With the advent of technology, especially mobile and AI – how has the job of a project manager evolved? Mobile devices and technologies have certainly eased things a lot, especially on the go. Traditional (waterfall), Agile (Scrum, Kanban, other) or Hybrid? Is the PMO part of IT or reports to the business head?

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Certification.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 9, 2024

You’ll have to sense-check and review the output, but intelligent analysis of past projects can pull out common and relevant tasks to give you a headstart. There’s a common theme of AI doing some of the heavy lifting and initial drafts for project teams to review and refine, and that’s a really smart way of making the best use of the tools.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Consider these changes faced by PMOs in recent years: The call to infuse agility and become a modern PMO. In short, it’s because the nature of business and the technologies that support the market are constantly transforming. The pandemic’s impact on the labor market and the rise in burnout.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

Virtual project teams have become common due to technology advancements, globalization, and the rise of remote work practices. Agile Adaptability Dynamic work environments online, hybrid, and virtual project teams offer flexibility and agility, allowing for rapid adaptation to changing project requirements and market conditions.

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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

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. You can claim the time you spend on reviewing the course material as self-directed learning. Free training!

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Leading Agile

MARCH 5, 2020

If you aren’t familiar with what an Agile Transformation Office is, how it works, why you need it and how it is different from a Project Management Office, this podcast is for you. Link to the Technology Case Study. We Need Reviews. If you like this podcast, we’d be very grateful for reviews or feedback in iTunes.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In March 2023, Google launched Bard , and Baidu , the Chinese multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services, introduced ERNIE Bot. With these chatbot applications, we can easily maintain that every technological field is destined to be invested or at least touched by AI. Action Taker. Active Assistance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Agile ) methods together. However, this finding is markedly different to what VersionOne found in their 14 th Annual State of Agile report in 2020. Their research found that only 9% of Agile practitioners were using hybrid methods. Managing a business that wants agile development against waterfall commitments.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 16, 2020

Technological Skills. Technology is constantly improving and modern businesses are striving to keep up with the latest trends. “Sometimes it’s better to read articles in respected technology journals, as books may become quickly outdated.” This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog.

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MPUG

JULY 19, 2021

Most PPM administrators who are managing projects are using a combination of Agile (Jira) and Waterfall (Microsoft Project Online) methodologies. Due to these challenges, I propose that organizations choose an automated solution for a Jira and Project integration. Such reports must appear in a Gantt format (traditionally).

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Planview

APRIL 24, 2020

PMOs are in a position to smoothly facilitate all this. They can ensure that people, money, and technologies are focused on the right work that will deliver the strategy. Here are some of the ways savvy PMOs are doing this. PMOs track team progress and ensure that their work is supporting strategic objectives.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

There’s a lot riding on getting your PMO mission statement right. After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. Creating a powerful PMO mission statement doesn’t have to be difficult – but it does require some thought and careful planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Education PDUs are those earned from formal and informal learning across the three areas of the PMI Talent Triangle: Technical, Leadership and Strategic and Business Management skills. Technical PDUs can apply to more than one of your certifications as long as the subject is relevant. Education PDUs. Claim for mentoring.

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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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Wrike

MAY 19, 2023

Scalability: A Clear Path Forward for Modern PMOs” took place over three separate sessions, featuring a stellar line-up of speakers including: Carolyn Lum, Industry Principal for PMO at Wrike, is a strategic business transformation leader who has led large-scale projects, programs, and portfolios across industries.

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