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Summary and review PMO Principles and PMO Services Principles Second Edition and Organizational, Portfolio, Program, and Project Principles

Henny Portman

These two books can be enjoyed independently, yet they share a significant connection through their central theme of principles and the fact that a PMO is part of the broader PPM environment too. It begins with an in-depth exploration of the fundamental PMO principles, enriched with descriptions, insights, and illustrative examples.

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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

ProjectManager.com

Its main purpose is to serve as a reference that is compared against the project performance once the execution phase begins. E – Project Management Terms Earned value management (EVM) A way to measure project performance, and is commonly used in government projects. Learn more in our Ultimate Guide to Gantt Charts.

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Project Boards and Project Steering Groups: An Introduction

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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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Why the Stage Gate Process will Make You a Better Project Manager

Online PM Courses

Gateway (PRINCE2). It is an important part of project governance that looks both backwards and forwards. Let’s set aside the very important governance imperative. But what if governance were unimportant to you… or your organization? ’ PRINCE2 and the UK Government refer to Gate 0 – Strategic Assessment.

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What is a Project Management Certification? And Why Do I Need It?

The IIL Blog

By Anselm Begley, PMP, PRINCE2, CBAP, CSM, APMG Managing Benefits. In the absence of a personal reference, who are you likely to choose? Government contracts will require a certified project manager. Companies propose to government contracts because they are large and lucrative so you won’t get to lead those.

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Project Cost Management – The Essential Things to Know and Do

Online PM Courses

The governance considerations for project cost management. The level of variance (or deviation from baseline budget – PMBoK refers to these as ‘Control Thresholds’ or ‘Variance Thresholds’ ) you will allow before: reporting the variance. The PMI’s PMBOK is weak on governance throughout.

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Scope Management Plan: Everything You Need to Know

Online PM Courses

A note for PRINCE2 Practitioners. Guidance from your PMO (Project/Program/Portfolio Management Office). And what governance will you set over your change control process ? You will also need involvement from your sponsor and the governance tiers of your project. What has Project Governance Ever Done for Us?