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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Planview

AUGUST 16, 2021

Portfolio Management Offices are in a prime position to deliver this business agility – with the right PMO roadmap. Peter, who wrote the book The Lazy Project Manager , drew upon his 30 years of experience building and leading PMOs to provide some guideposts. I explained how and what is holding other organizations back. (18:40):

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Planview

APRIL 29, 2022

In this post, we’ll show you how to become a modern PMO that enables your organization to adapt to an ever-changing professional landscape. You’ll learn how to adopt a modern approach that keeps up with the speed of business. But first, let’s look at the key benefits that come from transitioning into a modern PMO.

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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. Partnering with Planview, Cognizant created a multidisciplinary team to build and implement the enterprise PMO roadmap.

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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. Start with this quick-start post to becoming a Savvy PMO. The Journey to Becoming a Savvy PMO.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

You’re trying to get clarity on: The reasons for doing the project The benefits of doing the project Any risks that you can foresee now The scope and deliverables The costs and timelines Who should be involved and who should make decisions What quality looks like and how it will be achieved. So how do you actually make all this happen?

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Governance - Establishing a clear governance framework ensures accountability, decision-making clarity, and oversight throughout the program, aligning with organizational policies and goals. What is a PMO, and how does it lead within the organization?

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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. And they’d usually get comments on how they were incorrect, or not worded properly, etc. . What does PMO success look like?

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I don’t know how many organizations would actively call this out as something they want to be good at, but there is often the implication that projects happen, and we want the benefits (perhaps without the commitment to a PMO or any interest in building maturity!). I’m thinking of government spy agencies, some R&D firms, etc.

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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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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-Management.pm

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Various government agencies have been the successful producing result for the past years, thanks, to adhering to mandatory policies. Implementing PMO is the key to combat such issue. With this, PMO will take over various components of the agency such as strategy , quality of the products, and enhancement of resource management.

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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. But how do you turn those plans into business outcomes while navigating the unexpected? How Does Your PMO Think? It all starts with how the PMO thinks. It all starts with a mindset shift.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. You might have landed here for the same reason: studying for the PMP exam and wondering how to make sense of this nothing-y term. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? I’m kidding, EEFs aren’t that different.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 18, 2023

How to capture lessons learned So how can you capture and share lessons learned? There are plenty of different ways to spread what you have learned from your project around the PMO, project managers and teams. Wikis/Software If your PMO doesn’t currently have a wiki for lessons learned, suggest that they set one up.

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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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Wrike

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As a PMO superstar, you know that Wrike is the solution you need to align your strategy with execution for end-to-end success. At Collaborate 2023 , our incredible lineup of speakers focused on helping you learn how to tackle challenges and thrive in a tough economy. See you next year!

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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.” How are we making sure we are investing in the right things?”.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Fix by: Work with the PMO to review the processes. If your team doesn’t know how to use them then they will simply be a burden around your neck. Explain how to use the process and what to do if they need more help. Train the team in how to use processes effectively – and remember to cover the ‘why’ of the process as well.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

You’ll learn: What job titles to look for once you graduate What industries you can work in What you can expect to earn How to transition from another industry via a degree Lots more! Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. Government jobs typically pay better than working in education.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

You’ll learn: What job titles to look for once you graduate What industries you can work in What you can expect to earn How to transition from another industry via a degree Lots more! Government jobs typically pay better than working in education. Where you work also makes a difference to how much you will earn. Let’s dive in!

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Planview

MAY 11, 2018

Breaking news update: as I previously reported in the blog, “ Symptoms of the Zombie PMO ,” zombification is still proliferating in businesses throughout the world. In this updated report, I will expound upon the cures discussed by experts in the on-demand webinar, “ Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Zombie PMO.”.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

There’s a lot riding on getting your PMO mission statement right. After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. Creating a powerful PMO mission statement doesn’t have to be difficult – but it does require some thought and careful planning.

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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

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.   There was a lot to do, that we didn’t even know about yet.

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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. Portfolio management teams learn about enterprise strategy and how to execute that strategy by allocating the budget. Execute Lean Governance. What Is Lean Manufacturing?

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Moira Alexander

MAY 2, 2017

To align business goals with project management (PM), leaders from the enterprise project management office (EMPO) or project management office (PMO) need to be involved in strategic planning sessions alongside senior-level management. The second component is leveraging a rigorous portfolio and project management governance process.

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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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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

This article, How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. You can scroll down and get the highlights, and then read all the advice in the How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects ebook. Would you like to make 2018 a successful year for your projects?

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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. Each of these on its own can present organizations with a significant investment, often resulting in a non-existent or shoestring attempt at an IT PMO. Is it a matter of time?

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Planview

DECEMBER 24, 2018

The best gift for your PMO: Portfolio and Resource Management tips. Your PMO @ Hyper-speed Workshops [Webinar]. As a PMO leader, you are in a prime position to drive strategic outcomes by planning and managing today’s complex, cross-organizational programs and projects that will drive value to the enterprise.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2016

How can you check what you’ve got and what needs to be done next? Let me guide you through how to assess the state of the project you’ve inherited. Get this free printable checklist about how to take over a project from someone else. Check #5: Governance. Is there a governance structure? How do you spend it?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

First, there’s a big problem in business concerning how to implement strategy. About the author: Project leadership expert Bryan Barrow works with Project Management Office (PMO) Managers, Project Directors and organizations that need to deliver more of their projects on time and within budget, so that they achieve their strategic objectives.

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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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