Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

It confirms that in-flight projects are: Still aligned to organizational strategy On track to deliver the forecasted benefits Still required by the business Still due to complete with the allocated funding Following good governance processes with adequate oversight. The PMO will specify the route your project has to follow.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2023

A risk audit can look at: Project-specific risk policies and guidelines The risk management plan The risk management and mitigation strategies chosen for each identified risk Whether the right risk owners were chosen and how effective they were Effectiveness of risk response plans and whether the right actions were done.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

65% of experts see AI as a catalyst for implementing advanced project management strategies. 25% of PMO directors say that AI has disrupted their PMO ( Capgemini ) – and I’m sure that number will only continue to rise. 28% of project professionals say lack of a clear strategy is the main barrier to adopting AI tools at work.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2028 PMI 366

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

The article will be updated in due course. The 9 types of artifacts are: Strategy Logs and registers Plans Hierarchy charts Baselines Visual data and information Reports Agreements and contracts Other – a bucket category for anything else. Strategy artifacts. But what if you don’t use PMI methods? Documents are documents.

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Logistics Artificial Inteligence PMI Performance Measurement 509

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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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JUNE 1, 2020

After some tapping on their laptop, they proudly showed me their new corporate webpages, proclaiming their ‘strategy’, ‘vision’ and ‘mission’ statements. [1] All we need to do now is execute that strategy! Strategy is not hard to understand: Where is our chosen market? How do they respond when budgets are changed?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This will give you an idea if it’s the right strategy to execute your portfolio management. Lean portfolio management is a process by which strategy is aligned with execution using a lean approach and agile portfolio operations and governance. Of course, you have to find those inefficiencies first. Establish Strategic Themes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2023

With the right approach and strategy, you can assess the situation, develop an action plan and implement it effectively so that your team learns from this experience for future projects. Of course, there might not be any at all… but if there are pieces of the project that can be used, implemented, taught, shared and celebrated, then do it.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers plan, budget, monitor and report on the project with project management tools , sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it’s already been approved. A project can begin and certainly is designed to fail if there first wasn’t a plan devised to see it through, on time and within budget.

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Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI 441

MPUG

MAY 6, 2024

By analyzing patterns and correlations in the data, AI can forecast the likelihood of specific risks occurring, along with their potential impact on the project’s scope, budget, and timeline. Cultivating a Culture Ready for the Future Beyond training, fostering an environment that encourages user adoption is crucial.

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EasyProjects

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The project management office (PMO) is typically an operating unit of a professional services firm. The writer worked for an extended period in two firms that may broaden the concept of the PMO. The writer worked for an extended period in two firms that may broaden the concept of the PMO. Introduction. Was it project-based?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 8, 2022

Of course not. The person best placed to do the work may be far too expensive for your project budget, so you may have to compromise. If you have someone on the team in a project co-ordinator role or PMO support, it would be more cost-effective to use that person. Where is the task going to be carried out?

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2014 PMO Budget Executing 355

Project Accelerator News

MAY 24, 2024

Lesson from Tatton – Plants need to be nurtured and will not thrive without regular care, like watering, pruning, and, of course, pest control. Successful gardeners are adaptable and adjust strategy and technique to overcome these challenges. 4 – Nurture and Maintain! Doesn’t this sound familiar?! Now that’s resource optimisation!

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Sustainability PMO Risk Management Monitoring 52

Wrike

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As work commences, PMOs must monitor and mitigate risks before they knock projects off course. Similar to football, where a quarterback is only as good as his receivers, the same analogy applies to PMOs — you’re only as effective as the tools at your disposal. Get all the PMO use cases here.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

But the budget is tight. As a project manager, you might take a short course to learn more about capacity planning. Recommended The PM PrepCast $389 This complete self-directed PMP Exam course is our top pick. Do some training There are plenty of courses that don’t lead to qualifications. But it’s worth it.

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Software Review Certification PMI Technical Review 303

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

It is made up of people who have an interest in the project: representatives from each of the key stakeholder communities, who meet on a regular basis to provide direction, authority to proceed and to decide on the strategy for the project. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology. Budget position. Action updates.

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Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 352

Planview

APRIL 18, 2019

In my last blog, “ Agile Transformation: The PMO’s New Paradigm ” we covered the significance of embracing different types of work and the role that continuous planning plays in becoming an Agile PMO—but that’s only the beginning. Project schedules can no longer be the PMO’s core focus. Redefine Success.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In this case, project delivery is the driving factor for project success – as long as it meets the true business need of course. There are a few things you can do to make sure you’ll have all the info you need before you start your project: Budget more time up front for detailed planning and strategy.

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Underperforming Technical Team Transportation PMO Software Review 158

Planview

MAY 4, 2020

Does your PMO provide the project visibility and insights required to help the organization deliver on strategy? For some PMOs, project visibility is limited to just project status. The Savvy PMO extends visibility and reporting to six key areas: Project Status and Health. Planned versus Actuals. Intake and Demand.

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PMO Budget Risk Management Finance 107

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

There are also formal study courses offered by PMI chapters or accredited Registered Education Providers (REPs). Decisions like these can lead to dilemmas and even risks, which can leave a project manager puzzled over the right course of action. Candidates can look at exam content online and get familiar with sample questions.

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PMI Technical Review Certification Software Review 279

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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2020 Artificial Inteligence PMO Leadership 73

Workamajig

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

File sharing, time tracking, email integration, Gantt Charts, and budget management are the top five most used and requested features in project management software. Project Management Office (PMO) Statistics. PMO and EPMO: 80% of high-performance organizations - Champions - have a PMO. Capterra ). Capterra ).

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Planview

MARCH 8, 2019

In this blog series, we will be discussing five types of planning that are crucial to delivering on strategy with a dynamic and continuous approach. They require people, strategies, work, outcomes, and technology. They lack systematic feedback and processes to course-correct when necessary. Let’s jump right in to part one.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

I'd like to receive the free email course. External factors around projects are constantly changing at a breakneck speed which makes it challenging to definitively control the outcome without frequent course correction. Brain Sensei’s Complete PMP® Exam Prep course can be taken anytime and anywhere. Please try again.

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2018 Artificial Inteligence Consulting Underperforming Technical Team 295

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MAY 28, 2020

Professor Flyvbjerg’s evidence showed that out of 12,000 major projects studied globally, fewer than half were on budget, fewer than 8% also on schedule, and only 0.5% The really big projects of course have public and political dimensions and it is generally accepted that such projects are inevitably underestimated in order to gain approval.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2019

But the budget is tight. As a project manager, you might take a short course to learn more about capacity planning. Whether you join the Project Management Café group on Facebook, the PMO Flashmob , or the discussion groups on LinkedIn, you’ll learn something if you chip into the discussion and meet new people. Do Some Training.

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Certification PMO PMI Technical Review 329

EasyProjects

OCTOBER 26, 2020

What is its strategy for achieving those goals? Increasingly, companies have full-time project-management offices (PMO) with staff and budgets to pursue project planning, management, and evaluation full time. Is it within budget?) How do mission and long-term strategy translate into selection criteria?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Of course not. The person best placed to do the work may be far too expensive for your project budget, so you may have to compromise. If you have someone on the team in a project co-ordinator role or PMO support, it would be more cost-effective to use that person. Where is the task going to be carried out?

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2014 PMO Budget Executing 295

Resource Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

Each member of the team has a unique set of skills and responsibilities that contribute to the success of the project —ultimately, completing the project on schedule and on budget. On a small project, the manager might oversee each team member. In this case, let’s say it’s the creative director.

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Monitoring PMO Defining Engineering 98

Planview

APRIL 15, 2020

As executives consider changing priorities and reducing or reallocating budgets, enterprise portfolio or program management offices (EPMOs) are in the right position to take center stage. With these capabilities, EPMOs can continuously translate strategy to delivery amid fluctuating priorities, financials, and resources.

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WorkOtter

JULY 26, 2023

This includes establishing project objectives, coordinating with team members, tracking progress, and managing budgets. This, in turn, makes it easier to determine the best course of action for increasing efficiency and keeping your project on track. Read through these steps when developing your project management strategy.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Establishing the Foundation and the Pillars of Project Governance In project management, success isn't merely about meeting deadlines or staying within budget constraints; it's about delivering tangible value that aligns the project objectives with organizational goals. Innovation is good but there will be times when it's just gold-plating.

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Governance Government Risk Management 2015 52

Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

A project charter is a brief, formal document outlining the scope, objectives, budget, and stakeholders of a project. Baseline the project: The project charter establishes a baseline for the project scope, budget, timeline, and desired outcomes, keeping everyone working within set parameters to hit the most important metrics.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

It involves coordinating various tasks, managing budgets, and mitigating risks to deliver successful outcomes. They are responsible for confirming that projects are completed within budget and on time. Project managers must identify potential risks and create strategies to mitigate them.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Construction Healthcare 36

The Lazy Project Manager

JULY 3, 2017

Project (or Program) Management Office (PMO) activities and focus (supportive, directive, controlling). This is this challenge, of course – Challenge 4 – Invest in good analysis and good reporting. Project Sponsorship skills and maturity. Project Methodologies and practices. Project Management Information Systems.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2019

To learn more about how the Agile approach changes the project management role, take a look at the Agile Project Management courses , including Iterative Delivery with Scrum and Kanban ; Lean and Agile Project Management and the Fundamentals of Lean and Agile. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog.

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

The day Lydia Agnese started her new role as PMO manager at Northstar Travel Group, she received some big news. However, big transitions are rarely easy and traditional PMOs will need to find new footholds in this changing environment. We’ll cover several major trends and how PMOs can evolve to meet them.

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