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. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Usually, companies have a project management office (PMO) that will oversee the portfolio or program to ensure it meets strategic goals. For example, some operational projects include routine maintenance, training programs, upgrades to IT infrastructure, etc. Establish a logistics management framework for processing online orders.

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Henny Portman

JUNE 25, 2022

The book PMO Services and Capabilities – Including an overview of AIPMO’s competence framework – Competences per PMO service – Techniques and tools per PMO service is written by Robert Joslin. Each organizational unit is unique, each organizational unit needs its own set of PMO services.

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Planview

MAY 9, 2023

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.

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Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects. We were all set for a big client success and who better than the British Government for good publicity! As it turns out, plenty due to my ill-advised approach. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

For example, they can review product descriptions to check they are written appropriately, they can review risk responses to ensure they will adequately address the risks – and of course, provide feedback to the team so they can take appropriate action if something isn’t right. The assurance role can be quite hands-on.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 18, 2023

Here are some examples of lessons learned on my projects: We should engage Finance earlier so leasing arrangements can be made in a timely fashion. The 3-step lessons learned process The lessons learned process is easier than you might think. Our lessons learned repository is a Sharepoint site, for example.

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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. More ideas (e.g.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s easy to get lost in the planning and execution as these are foundational processes that help deliver successful projects. Project management software can facilitate this process. Learn more Enterprise Environmental Factors vs. Organizational Process Assets There are many enterprise environmental factors to take into account.

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MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. Remember, People + Process = Success. Learning to Walk Before You Start Running.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

It’s certainly something I’ve used: ongoing iterations for development with significant customer involvement in the deliverables at all stages, but managed within a waterfall governance structure and life cycle. Take Otter , for example, the online transcription tool I use for managing meeting output. Frankly, hybrid isn’t new.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

We’ll go over that and link to free project management templates that can help you in this process. For example, creating a website or mobile app to sell products online, marketing to promote new stores or building a facility to increase production. What Is Project Strategy?

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

The application process requires you to show that you have 5 GCSEs at C or above and A Levels or equivalent. Different industries will influence that and there is a minimum salary set by the government. It should make you much more attractive to employers as they know you’ve put your learning into practice.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. A project board provides oversight and governance for the project. What you need is adequate governance for the project. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

In the last decade, more and more corporations have developed a project management office (PMO) to benefit their business. To get started, you’ll want to learn more about PMO examples, how to set one up, and how to train your employees. What Is a PMO? PMO Examples. What is a PMO?

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Planview

JANUARY 11, 2024

Elevate your Project Management Office (PMO) to become one of the most effective strategic partners in your organization. Adopting a sponsor’s mindset enables the PMO to drive value across the business, even when faced with disruption and economic uncertainty. How Does Your PMO Think? You have big plans for the new year.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. We’ll help by illustrating examples of different project management maturity models and offering a step-by-step way to assess the project management maturity of an organization. This is done by using a project management maturity model.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It’s certainly something I’ve used: ongoing iterations for development with significant customer involvement in the deliverables at all stages, but managed within a waterfall governance structure and life cycle. AI is already a feature in some project management tools and robotic processing will help automate routine PMO tasks.

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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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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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Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects. We were all set for a big client success and who better than the British Government for good publicity! As it turns out, plenty due to my ill-advised approach. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

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Henny Portman

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

AIPMO is developing the first ‘leading’ international PMO standard based on a combination of research findings and expert knowledge. For example, if an industry is in a mess and you standardize a mess, you keep it in a mess. AIPMO’s core PMO certifications covers much more! Discuss group experiences to share knowledge.

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Planview

DECEMBER 13, 2019

A healthcare PMO today must have a strong constitution. Not only are they faced with challenges unique to healthcare, PMOs are also going through the trends mentioned in our recent post, “ Conquer Your Business Transformation.” Healthcare PMOs must frequently incorporate regulatory changes into the portfolio, for example.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lean portfolio management is a process by which strategy is aligned with execution using a lean approach and agile portfolio operations and governance. Value is the end goal, and now you have to map the value stream which includes all the steps and processes that define success for a portfolio. Plus, they lead by example.

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Project-Management.pm

JULY 15, 2017

The process won’t even work unless there is manpower involved, as well as methodologies and standards implemented for projects to be delivered successfully. IT project governance framework has since been the answer to this equation, but people seemed not to fully grasp its function. This is one of the purposes of project governance.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Maybe you’re part of a newly-minted project management office (PMO). Or perhaps you’re a tenured PMO leader and looking to refine your skills. You’re valiant and ready to spearhead the challenges ahead for developing process and governance. Five Characteristics to Cultivate. Create a plan to get you there.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 3, 2018

After creating unique and clever branding for their internal SharePoint site, the PMO would busily fail to coordinate the work of the four teams. Now they have four levels of PMO function, and 40 teams instead of 4. Structure, Governance, Metrics. It’s the governance of all your work. Governance.

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Planview

MARCH 6, 2020

Executives expect PMOs to be the catalyst for this change. Success requires becoming a more “Adaptive PMO,” evolving how you plan, govern, and empower delivery teams to do their best work. This transition can be uncertain, but Planview is working with PMOs to make it easier as this new video demonstrates.

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Planview

JULY 5, 2019

The past four blogs in our series are based on the whitepaper, The Agile PMO: 5 Steps to Driving Agility at Scale and have centered around how the PMO can guide the enterprise towards greater agility. It requires that the PMO start embracing agile. Part 2: Agile Transformation Requires Just Enough PMO Governance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For example, being able to market and position the business in the industry and communicate with customers. Your company is unique, so it’s going to be good at different things to my company, for example. Here are some examples of common types of competencies that are quite likely to be relevant wherever you work. Leadership.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we will explore the actions PMs can take to manage virtual project teams effectively, addressing common challenges and providing practical insights to enhance collaboration, governance, and performance. Define Roles and Responsibilities Clarifying roles and responsibilities is essential for governance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

These could be project managers or PMO colleagues. However, you could move into program management from a senior operational role or another PMO role as well. You are responsible for maintaining the program plan and scheduling work at a relatively high level, and you’ll also assign tasks to other people.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2023

Stakeholder Persona Canvas Sometimes, I have found that Empathy Mapping can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Internal or External governance such as Finance, Legal, PMO, Risk, and Audit may fall into the category. For example, convert Indifferent stakeholders into Friendly ones.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

AUGUST 8, 2019

Back in 2015, we took a look at the five advanced training options for people working in PMO. Four years on and a few things have changed in the PMO field. There is now another PMO certification option available alongside P3O from AXELOS and the PPSO ones from BCS, both of which feature in the last article. Business Analysis.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The structure of your organization’s project management office (PMO) may be the difference between effective and ineffective project management. Your PMO structure must blend in with the organizational culture to ensure project management success. What is a PMO structure? PMO can also mean Program or Portfolio Management Office.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this article, we’ll tackle this very topic from the perspective of IT PMO and how it can shape work both inside and outside of the IT department. Let’s take it from the top: The IT PMO As established with our overview of the IT PMO , some of the key elements of the PMO include governance, intake, allocation, collaboration, and reporting.

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