Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. The gate process also has other benefits for everyone involved: Shorter planning horizon.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 11, 2023

My favorite is the PMO assessment. Whether considering standing up a new PMO or revamping an existing, doing an assessment is a key initial step to setting one up. Though there are PMO maturity models, which are all good, I don’t like to talk about those right away. Existing Processes and Tools.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I recall a time when I was the program manager of a large initiative, and the PMs who reported to me would constantly roll their eyes when they had to submit their weekly status reports to the PMO. I recall having a disagreement on how “proper” risk statements should be written with the PMO manager.

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Planview

OCTOBER 7, 2020

How w e ll your Proj e ct Manag e m e nt Offic e (PMO) or E nt e rpris e PMO (E PMO ) functions is conting e nt on two things: th e minds e t of e ach of your e mploy e e s and e stablishing a strat e gic top-down proj e ct portfolio cultur e.     Changing the culture starts at the top.

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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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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 18, 2019

In a new report from Strategy Execution, 86% of organisations which are delivering change through programmes and projects struggle to prioritise work streams and resources. There are further stats; 45% lack change management skills; 29% have poorly resourced initiatives; 27% lack project management skills.

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Project-Management.pm

MARCH 25, 2017

It’s safe to say that Project Management Office ( PMO ) has numerous advantages and the results it impacts to the organization have been effective and helpful. Every existing organization around the globe are swearing by PMO. Over the years PMO profitability seems non-existent. However, it has its downsides.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you feeling overwhelmed by managing multiple projects that seem misaligned and inefficient? Does achieving strategic synergy across various initiatives seem like an uphill battle? How do Programs Relate to Projects and Portfolios?

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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.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Change management is a critical aspect of any successful project. By effectively managing change, organizations can minimize disruption, build stakeholder support, and achieve project objectives. One of the key factors in successful change management is clear and consistent communication.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2024

Over the past year I’ve written considerably about PMOs, from setting them up to keeping the lights on to sound operational processes. Hell, Throughout the process, I found two common, though sometimes contrasting, themes.  The other change that occurs is related to the projects and outcomes the PMO delivers. 

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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.” Project management offices have exploded in popularity over the last decade. Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO? Who Staffs the PMO?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There’s more than one way to do something right, and project management is full of great methodologies to help with projects big and small. One such is Six Sigma, which is used to improve the quality of an output in a process. It’s a way to continuously achieve stability and predictable results from a process. Of course you do!

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Change management is one of the most challenging components of a project’s success, but having acceptance for the changes a project brings will help realise the benefits of the project. Resistance to Change. If there is still resistance, alternative ways of approaching the change initiative are needed.

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Planview

APRIL 6, 2022

For all the time and resources organizations invest in new software, they often experience a similar challenge ­­­– a resistance to change from within. We’re going to look at how the PMO Delivery Lead of a global telecommunications company successfully implemented demand management software. Agreeing to change means more work.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To navigate these waters, start with identifying where the challenges are by analyzing the groups involved and processes they use. Then, implement the approach understanding changes may be needed. Business Agility Culture Before Agile Process Implementation. The project managers! The Demise of the PMO.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

It doesn’t always pay to be constantly reinventing yourself as a business, but there are obvious benefits from adopting new tech and being open to continuous process improvement. Change management. The ability to effectively manage change and transition within an organization. Communication.

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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.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress. Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals. effectively and efficiently.

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Planview

MAY 26, 2023

In this post, you’ll jump back into the story of a large biotech company undergoing transformation the intelligent way – by leveraging the principles of organizational change management. Put another way, it means they attended, with clear intention, to “the people side of change.”

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Therefore, you must have a way to collect project data, such as status reports from your team, to see if the actual progress of the project is meeting what you had initially planned. Theoretical and practical project management knowledge. Experience as a project manager. Proficiency in project management software tools.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Here, I’ve categorized some of these differences across the initiation, planning, execution and close lifecycle steps. Project vs. Program Initiation. Project Tasks – Initiation. Program Tasks – Initiation. Assign a project manager. Identify the program management structure. Manage communication.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MAY 8, 2022

It can help you to structure initiatives to solve problems and seize opportunities. This post looks at what the PDCA cycle is, dives into the specifics of the four steps, looks at pros and cons, and enumerates where it can enhance strategy and project management efforts. What Is the PDCA Cycle? What are your expected metrics?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The organization also offers an ethics complaint and review process as a resource to project managers. The PMO Symposium is a place to exchange best practices and new insights into the strategies and practices in project management. They have many articles, papers and webinars on the subject. PMI Events. PMI Awards.

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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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Planview

AUGUST 7, 2018

This fact alone is a large part of why strategic initiatives fail 50% of the time—it’s a large part of why organizations simply aren’t good at strategic planning. They don’t know how to approach planning an initiative if doesn’t have a certain outcome with metrics defined. Just to reiterate, who is a part of the process?

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Let’s take a look at the collaborative process for Identifying the set of acts and activities that make up the Leadership Canvas for each of the management levels. The Blue Ocean Leadership Process. The four-part process includes the four collaborative steps to put Blue Ocean Leadership into practice.

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PM Times

APRIL 7, 2021

It will discuss why the Core IT Complexity model is a good approach for most IT organizations and why it is important to determine project complexity as an ongoing and integral part of the Change Management and Risk Management process. Their complexity modeling could be part of a larger overall Risk Management process.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Instead of just knowing the project scope, the PM could also be an advocate and educator by communicating how the initiative fits into the company’s value chain. This also helps with change management. DEATH TO THE PMO!! At least, the PMO in the traditional sense.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

In this dream, which I know I’ve had on more than one occasion, you get to select your team, develop the processes and procedures that will be used by the team, and shape the development of the Project Management Office. Unfortunately, this dream is just that for most project managers—a dream. Lead the change.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 6, 2022

Or, to rephrase, you have a long list of work ideas that senior managers would like to get done as projects. Not you as an individual, not you as a PMO, not you as a group of dedicated project managers. Projects that have a major impact need to be assessed for their change management impact. You can’t do it all.

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Planview

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s true in business — it’s certainly true in life — and it’s why proactive change management matters. As often as we humans must respond to change, you’d think we’d have a higher success rate with big changes at work, such as business transformations. Turns out that’s not the case.

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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. As companies face escalating competition, and the pace of change continues to heat up, more companies are adopting new project management methods to meet market needs. Trend #1: A Focus on Delivering Value.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible for anyone who is engaged to help an organisation set up a new PMO or advise on improvements to an existing PMO to reach out for some help.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 23, 2020

And welcome to today’s MPUG webinar, the Project Recovery Process. This was a project recovery process. I’m the director of the PMO, University of Washington. Bill Dow: I was at Microsoft for almost 14 years where I ran eight PMOs there. You may watch the live recording of this webinar at your convenience.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Strategy execution is sometimes more of a challenge than it needs to be because of poor change management practices. the process of identifying and reacting to industry or environmental change, leading to changes in the strategy. Perhaps new projects are added or old initiatives mothballed.

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Tony Adams

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Organisations change how they decide to allocate resources over time, as circumstances evolve. Organisational change is not a linear process or one-off event; it is continuous, open ended, messy, unpredictable and cumulative. This is where the Project Management Office has a critical role to play.

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