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. Strategy and PDCA. What Is the PDCA Cycle?

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Blue Ocean Strategy framework is unique in that it incorporates execution into the strategy. By contrast, most strategy frameworks are just that – strategy, and strategy alone. They separately require strong execution, which usually takes strong project management. Everybody gets a say.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

They are the foundation upon which an organization’s culture, core values, and strategy are built. Organizational competence is essential for businesses to keep up with the ever-changing environment. And let’s face it, whatever sector you work in, things have been pretty change-y over the last few years. Change management.

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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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Planview

AUGUST 7, 2018

If you’ll recall, we previously got you set up to translate your organization’s strategy into a top down vision with metrics in the blog, “ Failing to Deliver Strategy… Slowly.” But no one can do this alone—you need a strategy planning team to set up a strategic plan that the organization can deliver… fast.

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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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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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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They need people who can help them look out for the business and ensure strategies are being met. Who better to help them than those implementing these strategic initiatives? The project managers! There are strategies to combat this which I won’t go into here, but be ready for it! The Demise of the PMO.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There are five phases of project management that see a project through from initiation to close. Project Initiation: How to Start Your Project Off Right. The first phase of any project is the initiation. Phases are broken down into smaller tasks, and the same is true for the initiation phase. Of course you do!

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

You’ve created a robust corporate strategy and aligned all your projects. Now all you have to do is sit back and wait for your strategy to be delivered, right? In this article, we share six reasons why strategy execution might go wrong and how you can address them. However, as a recap: Set your strategy. Manage Change.

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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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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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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

The project manager’s first role is making a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the organization’s overall business strategy. Project managers need resources to complete the project tasks, which include skilled and experienced team members. Experience as a project manager.

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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

Change Control A formal process of documenting, reviewing, approving, and managing a change to a project’s scope, schedule, budget, or quality parameters. Change Management The approach to plan and implement strategies that guide individuals and organizations through a change (e.g.,

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Business leaders and corporate executives need to find the optimal way to achieve growth while at the same time, manage the risks. But when deciding which initiatives to pursue and how to allocate limited resources among them, organisations often don’t choose well. Aligning execution with intended strategy is the overarching theme.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

There’s also a certification as an OPM3 Professional, standing for Organizational Project Management Maturity Model, which is a best-practice standard for assessing and developing capabilities in executing strategy in projects through portfolio management, program management and project management. 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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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Greater Grasp on Strategy. I’ll never be a Michael Porter or Henry Mintzberg (business strategists and authors), but I do understand business strategy and what considerations are made when developing it. Simply put, strategy is an action plan for competing successfully and operating profitably. DEATH TO THE PMO!!

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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. The priority work should align to your corporate strategy. It’s not difficult to see the problem. You can’t do it all.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

We’re seeing Agile emerge to the C-suite as executives realise how this mindset and practice can help organisations change and adapt their strategies more quickly. Managing Changes in Change Management. Supply Chain Mounting in Complexity. >> Read the full Top 10 Trends report for 2019.

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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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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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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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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Although 93% of organisations report that they use standardised project management practices , only 23% say that these practices are used throughout the organisation. Many project managers hold themselves back engaging at a strategic level as they feel it’s the sponsor’s job. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 2, 2018

That comes from the 2017-2027 Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap Report, which I referenced in our earlier guide to the best project management surveys. And to illustrate what it’s all about, I’ll requote part of a quotation the report uses, from Chintan Oza, the PMO Director at a major telecommunications company.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Each of these are projects with a project manager , but together they deliver a transformative change for the business. Regardless of what type of program it is, programs tend to deliver strategic objectives and organizational change – bigger transformations than individual projects.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 23, 2020

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. This year I was named one of the top 16 PMO leaders of the world, which is from the PMO Global Award, so was really exciting and hopefully you guys saw some of my presentations there.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Each of these are projects with a project manager, but together they deliver a transformative change for the business. Programs tend to deliver strategic objectives and organizational change – bigger transformations than individual projects. In this role you’ll work under your own initiative most of the time.

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Wrike

JANUARY 5, 2016

Change Management Conference. Learn and sharpen the skills you need to lead your organization through effective change management, discover the latest trends and tools, and connect with your peers. Project Management Institute Mega SeminarsWorld. PMO Symposium. May 15-18, Dallas, TX. Nov 6-9, San Diego, CA.

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Planview

JUNE 30, 2022

In times of economic uncertainty, PMO value is critical. PMOs don’t just make sure that run-the-business work and projects are completed, they also operationalize the strategic plan. Maximum PMO value ensures the work delivered aligns with company strategy. Certainly, the PMO is not immune. Adopt a Modern Mindset.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Agile A methodology for project and product management, typically used to deliver software projects in an iterative way with short bursts of work called “sprints” Though initially designed as a process for IT and engineering projects, it has since been successfully applied to other industries like marketing.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2022

Project management professionals (PMP) can early up to 20 PDUs. What to Expect: Industry innovators help professionals be more productive, and learn best practices, skills and strategies to succeed with over 25 educational sessions and four hands-on workshops. Project Management Symposium. Future PMO. USA in the fall).

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Planview

OCTOBER 7, 2020

But how well is your resource management strategy aligned with the uncertainty of what lies ahead, and does it still support your portfolio strategy? But managing resource shortages to support portfolio strategy during these uncertain times is not exclusive to manufacturing.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the various aspects of knowledge management systems and their significant role in organizations. They can also facilitate ideation processes, enabling employees to contribute and collaborate on innovative initiatives. Launch and Monitor: Roll out the knowledge management system.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In those days, most companies were taking new initiatives, as the dreaded Y2K problem had passed without creating any trouble. My organization started an initiative to upgrade our project management methodology. My task was to develop guidelines and artifacts for Technology Change Management processes.

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