Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

5: Review the governance structure. Is there a governance structure ? Action if there is no formal governance: My first point of call would be your project sponsor. For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Who is your project sponsor?

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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. Matrix of Influence Source: Book Product Mastery by Geoff Watts Image Created By Lavaneesh Gautam. High Influence High Interest: This is the most important group and you need to collaborate with them.

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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! Opportunities to influence the change initiative. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

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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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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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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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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MAY 2, 2019

Within the project management community, the concept of governance is seen as a fundamental project control, which is easy to grasp in principle. Getting the governance piece right requires insight and at times a few honest conversations about roles and responsibilities. Creating a smooth escalation and governance process.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

PMO Failure. We hear about PMO’s failing all the time. Stats on PMO failure rates are all over the map based on your definition of “failure.” What follows is a list of reasons PMO’s fail from my experience and what I’ve gathered from others. Sure, PMO leaders can blame sr.

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Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

Why Digital Transformations Struggle to Return on Investment The technology-centric initiatives that make up a digital transformation often lag because of people, processes, and organizational issues. The PMO determines how strategy gets put into action and turned into execution and delivery.

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Kiron Bondale

APRIL 17, 2016

Effectively supporting project management doesn’t just mean setting up a PMO and expecting that it will be able to work miracles as the report indicates that 68% of organizations have a PMO. Leaders spend significant effort ensuring that the structure and processes for project governance are efficient and effective.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 20, 2024

This customization process involves a modification of methodologies and governance structures, transforming project management into a strategic asset as dynamic as the projects it aims to guide. Imagine leading projects that not only meet but exceed expectations, where team morale is high and stakeholder engagement strengthens.

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Governance Government Technical Review Software Review 52

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals. Change Control A formal process of documenting, reviewing, approving, and managing a change to a project’s scope, schedule, budget, or quality parameters.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All companies desire to remain competitive and continuously improve their project management performance by becoming more efficient and more effective in the execution of their project management processes. Step 3: Be able to analyze the business and project management processes of other companies/organizations.

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Aerospace Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 59

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 17, 2018

Project Governance. Identify any key stakeholders, their influence and expectations on the project. Who has influence over the project outcome? Project Governance. Are there any formal milestones, gate review or PMO expectations for the project? Related: Project Governance for Distributed Teams. Project Log.

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Governance Government Software Review Manufacturing 95

Planview

JULY 9, 2019

Traditionally, in an effort to maintain alignment and consistency across the portfolio, organizations have dedicated a centralized Program Management Office (PMO) to planning, program management, and solution definition. Didn’t we just say that a centralized PMO undermined LPM? Support program execution. Support Program Execution.

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Jez Lister

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

I first came across the Project Management Office or PMO concept twenty-five years ago whilst working as a project manager for a large systems integrator. Most of my colleagues – myself included were initially unclear about the purpose of the PMO and assumed that we were all to be relocated to new offices. PMO as a Service Provider.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 30, 2020

Agile is moving beyond technology and is now widely used in financial services, government, and professional services companies. Being agile is an on-going process of learning and personal development. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog. Once inside, there are many paths to travel.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2016

Check #5: Governance. Is there a governance structure? For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Action if the answer is No: Back to the PMO or your Finance team. Action: Talk to the PMO again. Who is your project sponsor? Check #6: Budget.

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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. These can influence the outcome of the project, program or portfolio so they must be managed. Project management software can facilitate this process. Projects aren’t executed in a vacuum.

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMO Governance 342

Tony Adams

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Decisions are influenced by culture and politics within an organisation. Organisational change is not a linear process or one-off event; it is continuous, open ended, messy, unpredictable and cumulative. Does it influence the wider environment or does it respond to those change drivers?

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Leading Agile

MARCH 23, 2022

And you know, the manifesto had just been written and I was working as a project manager in a company called CheckFree here in Atlanta and squarely like in the PMO. And so, it’s that for a couple years, that group reorganized and I kind of find myself back in a regular PMO and I’m like, that’s not cool, right?

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

At that time, our organization was a certified CMM Level 3 company, and we were already using our homegrown project management methodology based on CMM L3 processes. Our charter was to improve existing processes and build new processes for L4 and L5. A Project Management Methodology is an integral part of project governance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

In 2018, I plan to expand my book, Project Management for Creatives , into a full course, and dive more deeply into resources that guide successful implementation of tools, process and systems in the simplest way possible. Rather, as with most years, your ability to thrive has much more to do with your ability to lead and influence.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Some of the decisions and choices that were made influenced the following races. As I read through the chapter, certain things stand out: Is there a decision-making process? Each village has different governance and the ambiguity also contributed to the complexity of the situation. How do we resolve conflict or disagreements?

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Tony Adams

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Decisions are influenced by culture and politics within an organisation. Organisational change is not a linear process or one-off event; it is continuous, open ended, messy, unpredictable and cumulative. Does it influence the wider environment or does it respond to those change drivers?

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

It will help you navigate the scoping process, and take full advantage of all of your hard work. One of two outputs of one of six processes of one of 10 Knowledge Areas. Your scope management plan will set out the processes and procedures that will protect you from all these failings. That can sound worryingly circular.

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Planning Governance Government PMI 89

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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Planview

JANUARY 8, 2019

The following content is taken from the whitepaper, “Portfolio-Driven Performance: The 7 Process Areas That Drive IT and Business Results,” written by Jerry Manas. Now, let’s get into the first two process areas by examining why it is crucial for your organization to align strategy, financials, and execution. Funding and Budgeting.

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Executing Finance Governance Government 60

Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

Establish project governance: Project charter templates help to identify key stakeholders and team members involved in the project, e.g., project sponsors, project manager, and team lead, indicating who is responsible for specific tasks and who has the authority to make decisions.

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Project Life Cycle Risk Management Software Review Construction 36

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Project management is a process used to plan, organize and execute a task, event or project. At its core, PPM is a process that links project management to more specific enterprise management goals. . Portfolio balancing is a core feature of the portfolio management process. What is Project Portfolio Management?

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Software Review 2022 Software Planning 88

The Squad Report

MARCH 7, 2018

The PMO, the Project Management Office. Imagine the responsibility and burden on the PMO leader. From my experience running several PMOs it goes a little like this. I've also found through working with many clients and talking with peers, that starting or improving a PMO should be done by simplifying the approach.

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PMO Governance Government Influencer 56

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

These could be project managers or PMO colleagues. You’ve got to use business acumen and deal with the bigger picture on a much larger scale and the influences that puts on your stakeholder community. However, you could move into program management from a senior operational role or another PMO role as well.

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Planview

APRIL 27, 2023

The main stakeholders created a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Transformation Team to define the goals for a new project management office (PMO) and implement a new software solution. Methodology The initial PMO operating state was federated across the business units with various tools and methods.

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Change Management PMO Technical Review Governance 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Build quality into processes and deliverables. As a PM, you might not have much influence over processes led by the PMO, but you can certainly input and offer feedback to try to shape how work gets done. This image of the PM who swoops in to rescue a failing project should be something from the past.

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Technical Review Software Review PMI Influencer 359

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

They will articulate the project objectives and goals to the PMO and anyone else who will listen! The role is predominantly assurance and governance, approving deliverables and making sure the work moves through any gate reviews and governance points as necessary. Without trust, influence is almost impossible.”.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

These could be project managers or PMO colleagues. You’ve got to use business acumen and deal with the bigger picture on a much larger scale and the influences that puts on your stakeholder community. However, you could move into program management from a senior operational role or another PMO role as well.

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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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