article thumbnail

Eight Tips to Build a PMO

Project Risk Coach

Some Project Management Offices (PMOs) never get off the ground. So, how can you build a PMO, one that thrives? Why Are There So Many Troubled PMOs? Many PMOs fail to realize their potential. People have ways of undermining the PMO's effectiveness. Let's look at eight tips for implementing a PMO.

PMO 195
article thumbnail

Rise of the Agile PMO

PM Times

The PMI PMBOK defines Project Management Office (PMO) as “a management structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques”. In practice PMOs are rolled out in any number of flavors across organizations and industries.

PMO 96
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Rise of the AI-Powered PMO: Skills and Strategies for Thriving in an AI-Augmented Project Landscape

The IIL Blog

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

PMO 88
article thumbnail

Servant Leadership in PMO Management: A Path to Success

The IIL Blog

However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy where the leader’s primary focus is on serving and empowering team members within the PMO. Selecting the Right Tools. Tangible Benefits. Case Study.

PMO 78
article thumbnail

PMO Case Study Roundup: Improve Efficiency, Reduce Costs

Planview

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.

PMO 78
article thumbnail

What are the Risk Management Roles in Projects and Programs?

Project Risk Coach

Here are some risk management tools that they may use: Risk management plan Risk register Decision register Issue register The authority of the project sponsor and project manager should be established early in the project and is typically included in the project charter. Information Technology) or in a Project Management Office (PMO).

article thumbnail

PMO Leadership: How PMOs Can Evolve into Savvy PMOs

Planview

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.

PMO 142