Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 18, 2021

I highlight 10 of the 40 PMO problems and provide ways to manage them. 10 PMO Problems and Solutions 1. No project sponsor or project charter for the implementation of the PMO. How to manage: Typically, a senior leader in your organization must make the decision to implement a PMO. In this article, we go a step further.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

First, organizations implement PMOs with a lack of clarity. Why does the organization need the PMO? What is the role of the PMO? How will the PMO engage with the senior leaders? Second, the PMO fails to ask for feedback and incrementally evolve. How PMOs Can Become Strategic Enablers 1.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 22, 2018

So, how can you build a PMO you can be proud of, one that thrives? Why Are There So Many Troubled PMOs? No one intends to build an impotent PMO, but it happens. The PMO lacks power and effectiveness. Therefore, people see the PMO as a hindrance, not an enabler. Click here to discover 40 reasons PMOs fail.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

Project managers work on things that have a beginning, a middle and an end, with a defined end result. The most common way of defining different types of project manager is by industry. He learned a lot about project management in the process and eventually went on to become a PMO Manager. That’s what a project is.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. Here is a foundational Generative AI PMO Template, along with guidance on how to customize and use it effectively.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

Securing the right resource (and enough of it) is a huge headache for PMO leaders and project professionals. I suggest adding the relevant ones to your risk log so they are constantly under review. and define how leaders can secure resources. The PMO can lead on this but everyone will need to follow the process for it to work.

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Musings on Project Management

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Define counter-party: In a transactional relationship, the other party to -- or participating in -- the transaction is your counter-party. And within the business there may be transactional relationships among business units and the PMO.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Most of your project problems can be avoided or greatly reduced through risk management. The simple act of identifying and discussing risks goes a long way towards reducing problems in your project. Let’s look at how to start the risk management process. How will you identify risks? Who will own the project risks.

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WorkOtter

JUNE 1, 2023

If your business gets big enough, you might need a whole project management office (PMO). That’s why it’s important to learn about setting up a PMO. This guide will show you how to set up a PMO, explain different types of PMOs, and why having one is important for your business. What Exactly is a PMO?

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WorkOtter

JULY 12, 2023

The points below will assist you in carving out a PMO strategy that’ll make a difference for you. Understand the Advantages and Usefulness of Roadmaps First things first, you need to get to know the benefit of a project management office (PMO) roadmap. Define the major communication tool that you will use for these conversations.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. Rather, it’s a team effort guided by standardized processes, well-defined roles and responsibilities and collaboration.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. We’ll get to that in a moment as well as define project pipeline management. To avoid potential problems, use our risk management features.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 3, 2024

This new IPMA standard defines the competences for the individuals working in PMO. A PMO has three main activities: Design – the creation, establishment and maintenance of standards, processes, procedures, and tools that define how work should be done inside. Conclusion. The ICB4 doesn’t cover these competencies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track As you can see, this equates to the acronym BRAG. Check with your PMO. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk.

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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. Yeah, I talk about this a lot when discussing PMOs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You won’t know if the risk log is sound and the resource planning sensible until you investigate. Projects should have objectives that result in clearly defined outputs and benefits. Action if they aren’t clear: Ask the project sponsor to hold a workshop on defining this and providing ultimate clarity for everyone.

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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. What can we do?

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

Once your PMO is up and running, operationalizing and doing continuous improvement (CI) go hand-in-hand. Sometimes CI may lead to changes to the PMO’s operations, but you’re only making more efficient something you’re already doing. Here are some aspects of operationalizing your PMO. PMO-Specific Reports.

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Planview

JUNE 5, 2020

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. Planview created the Savvy PMO Guide Series to give organizations actionable guidance on how progress PMO leadership.

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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? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Risk management. Project risk can be re-evaluated, and that can provide useful information for the program or portfolio team. Let’s say you work in a predictive environment and you have a defined project lifecycle with key decision points. The PMO will specify the route your project has to follow. Stakeholder engagement.

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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. Here is a list of causal factors.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

They also are the main risk-taker and decision-maker on the project so it’s important to have them around. It’s made up of lots of sub-plans that cover how you are going to manage quality, risk, change, resources, and so on, so it’s the foundations for the governance and structure for the work. You have a plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track. Check with your PMO. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk. What is a ‘Red’ project?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. Assumption log Risk register Backlog (see, agile project artifacts are relevant too) Stakeholder register. What is an artifact? An artifact is something you create. Agreements and contracts.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 9, 2023

During a dinner conversation after the conference, you further discover that PMO (Project Management Office) can support you in leading an Agile transformation and successful Scrum adoption, by covering governance and ensuring alignment across the enterprise. Effective goal communication ensures coordination and avoids misalignment.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

John is fortunate to work in the Project Management Office (PMO) with several senior project managers. The PMO Director continually reinforces the need to apply a strict code of conduct. stakeholder, project charter, risk analysis) used by the group. Define and use a glossary. In the planning documents, define a glossary.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 1, 2023

When you’re in the process of setting up or revamping a PMO you, as the PMO leader, will need support and direction. Enter the PMO Executive Sponsor! The sponsor will give your PMO street cred. Though a PMO Steering Committee is not guaranteed, make the PMO Executive Sponsor a must-have.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Project managers work on things that have a beginning, a middle and an end, with a defined end result. The most common way of defining different types of project manager is by industry. Instead, people with PMO job titles are in a crucial support function. Here are some common job titles you’ll find within the PMO.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

First, let’s acknowledge that it’s not easy to establish an effective prioritization process when your PMO and teams are in high demand. This disconnect points to the struggle PMO directors face to identify and enact an effective prioritization process. business objectives (strategic alignment, customer focus, risk reduction, etc.),

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

Mostly, the term refers to the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. Work breakdown structure Product breakdown structure Organizational breakdown structure Risk breakdown structure Resource breakdown structure Cost breakdown structure. An artifact is something you create.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The basics: defining quality Knowing how you are going to manage quality feeds into your quality plan (obviously). The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.” The options are: Once (i.e.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s a way of automating repetitive tasks and it’s having a bit of an impact on the PMO community. AI can accurately identify potential risks in a project and augment a project leader’s decision-making ability by analyzing data from multiple projects at the same time.”. Think about how your PMO teams are rewarded.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2021

They run meetings inefficiently, which results in participant frustration and complaints to VPs of PMO. Instead, he or she provides recommendations and options as well as highlights potential risks to consider in order to estimate a given task. A Good Project Manager proactively anticipates a particular issue, a question, or a risk.

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Wrike

MAY 21, 2023

As an IT Project Management Office (PMO) leader, you understand how critical collaboration is to the success of your organization. When different teams work together effectively, the PMO can deliver high-quality projects faster and more efficiently. Let’s examine the many ways to maximize collaboration in your IT PMO.

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