Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. Safeguarding our emotional and mental health and that of our teams has to be up there as a trend for the forward-thinking leadership team. What you can do. Why is it important?

2022 489

2022 PMO Risk Management Artificial Inteligence 489

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

The best short answer is to appreciate what is within your realm of control and influence in order to create an action plan. That may give you an opportunity of influence outside the unit. Alternatively, you may see the senior management adopting a disrespectful tone and exhibiting poor leadership skills.

Underperforming Technical Team 195

Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMI PMO 195

Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 18, 2023

You’ve asked a lot of questions to a diverse group of stakeholders. 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. Below are some of the key components of a PMO Business Case.

PMO 52

PMO Executing Finance Risk Management 52

Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Program Management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provides a structured approach to managing a group of related projects that, when executed individually, might not deliver the same level of impact. What is a PMO, and how does it lead within the organization?

PMO 52

PMO Governance Government 2013 52

Planview

MAY 26, 2023

The core implementation leadership, including the portfolio sponsor, PMO leader, and change manager, managed the communication plan deliverables. People were equally important for their leadership roles at multiple levels of the organization. All these change activities work together to reinforce the people side of change.

Influencer 78

Influencer Logistics Leadership Defining 78

NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2024

This person doesn’t have to be the most senior, or even a PMO team member. It feels obvious, but there’s a reason why project management award season features lots of photos of teams at the podium: projects are done by groups! You can lead by example, even if you aren’t in a traditional ‘leadership’ position.

Infrastructure 71

Infrastructure PMO Influencer Leadership 71

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Given its vast influence, it’s important to have a basic understanding of PMI and its history. During the 1990s, PMI tripled its membership to 90,000 in 120 countries, under the leadership of then president Virgil R. A PMI Ethics Member Advisory Group member can be contacted with questions, concerns or ideas. PMI Founders.

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PMI Technical Review Certification Software Review 272

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.

PMO 52

PMO Influencer Governance Government 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Generally, ethical dilemmas come up when you’re dealing with two individuals (or groups) that may have different agendas and expectations. Tell your sponsor or your PMO manager that you feel there is a conflict of interest. This is where your leadership skills can make a real difference.

Underperforming Technical Team 435

Underperforming Technical Team PMI Risk Management Estimate 435

NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2024

This person doesn’t have to be the most senior, or even a PMO team member. It feels obvious, but there’s a reason why project management award season features lots of photos of teams at the podium: projects are done by groups! You can lead by example, even if you aren’t in a traditional ‘leadership’ position.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure PMO Influencer Leadership 52

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g., Cross-Functional Team A group of members with diverse skills and expertise (e.g., Project Management Office (PMO) An organization’s centralized office or department that oversees and supports all organizational project management efforts. Also known as Phase Gate.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Bill Dow , PMP, is a recognised expert in developing and managing Project Management Offices (PMOs.) Let’s jump in. Mark Phillips.

2018 310

2018 Artificial Inteligence Consulting Underperforming Technical Team 310

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. Coordinate Value Streams.

Lean 74

Lean Agile PMO Engineering 74

Resource Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

A project team is a group of individuals brought together to work on a specific project or initiative. Establishing a project team helps you ensure important projects have a dedicated group made up of various skills and experiences so the work can be completed as efficiently as possible.

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Monitoring PMO Defining Engineering 98

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 30, 2020

It is also changing how operational groups manage their work. The Scrum Master plays a critical leadership role in both transforming the team and the organization. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog. However, merely learning the frameworks does not guarantee success. Once inside, there are many paths to travel.

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Certification SCRUM Lean PMO 109

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

It became a global phenomenon through the influence of business philosophies like Total Quality Management (TQM) and methodologies such as Lean Methodology and Six Sigma, which emphasized systematic, strategic changes to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and eliminate waste and inefficiency. References Center for Creative Leadership.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review 2024 Innovation Sustainability 52

The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Guidelines advising that people shouldn’t be in big groups – impacting the finish in Nome. The cancellation of the Awards dinner was due to concerns over gathering groups, with racers asked to return to their homes as soon as they and their dogs were rested, rather than stay for post-race festivities. This was really helpful.

Healthcare 78

Healthcare 2009 Risk Management 2023 78

International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Benchmarking is an excellent method to capture external best practices, possibly by using the project management office (PMO) or other internal organizations as the lead for external benchmarking activities. Identification of governance and leadership effectiveness. The steps can range from four to ten steps.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 59

Bridge the Gap Consulting

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Leadership will want to see data on a project, or proposed project, to understand how it’s running and if ROI is still feasible. They must have the ability, in person and virtually, to influence, negotiate, facilitate, and effectively communicate with an array of stakeholder groups. Redundant tasks will be automated.

2022 52

2022 Artificial Inteligence Leadership Agile 52

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 17, 2018

The cheat sheet is grouped into several areas: 1. Identify any key stakeholders, their influence and expectations on the project. Who has influence over the project outcome? How often does the project communicate with mid-level management, senior management and / or the executive leadership team? Project Overview.

Governance 95

Governance Government Software Review Manufacturing 95

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?

Agile 142

Agile Consulting Influencer Underperforming Technical Team 142

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

A clean-sheet development opportunity with a smart team and engaged business group – what could go wrong? I recall wanting to write on my internal project status report to the IBM PMO that “the business is revolting”. Opportunities to influence the change initiative. As it turns out, plenty due to my ill-advised approach.

Governance 121

Governance Government Process Underperforming Technical Team 121

Leading Answers

JUNE 9, 2017

They often act as an independent third party to validate a change that groups know they want to make anyway, sometimes playing the role of devil’s advocate, questioning processes that internal staff should/could not as; sometimes acting as the scapegoat when someone must explain why/who thought this experiment would be a good idea.

Consulting 90

Consulting Agile Lean Innovation 90

Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Leveraging Change Management Tools and Techniques Stakeholder mapping is a useful tool for identifying key stakeholders and understanding their level of influence and interest in the change. Feedback mechanisms, such as surveys and focus groups, provide valuable insights into how the change is being perceived and experienced by employees.

Change Management 36

Change Management Initiating Leadership Risk Management 36

Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

And another group offer commentary and critique that challenges lazy thinking. It’s apparently targeted at IT PM, but the sections on Managing Projects, Applied Leadership, and Business Acumen speak clearly to PMI’s Talent Triangle. They want solid knowledge, in depth, and with resources that they can apply. So, thank you Dave.

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2019 2017 2018 Consulting 126

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple – you serve your team. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with….

2019 292

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

A clean-sheet development opportunity with a smart team and engaged business group – what could go wrong? I recall wanting to write on my internal project status report to the IBM PMO that “the business is revolting”. Opportunities to influence the change initiative. As it turns out, plenty due to my ill-advised approach.

Governance 60

Governance Government Process Underperforming Technical Team 60

Planview

JANUARY 8, 2019

Strategic planning involves assessing the current business direction, as well as any market drivers or internal drivers that may influence the organization’s focus. The executive leadership team, including Finance, typically work together to rank investments and create a proposed investment portfolio.

Executing 60

Executing Finance Governance Government 60

MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It can feel like you’re spending more time writing and getting input to reports than you’re doing actual project delivery and leadership. At the top of the list should be the projects that have a Red status and need input or decisions from your manager, client, project sponsor, or governance group. Not sure where to start?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review PMO Initiating Risk Management 52

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.

PMO 36

PMO Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 36

Planview

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The good news is that when it comes to running your business, Project Management Offices (PMOs) are made up of an elite group of PPM professionals who are uniquely skilled at helping companies navigate the rough seas of change successfully.  Strategically shifting from the traditional PMO to a centralized enterprise PMO.

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PMO Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 78

Leading Agile

JUNE 12, 2024

We want a leadership team and a product organization that’s willing to respond to change and inspect and adapt, that kind of a thing. So we kind have an idea of what we mean by culture and then so now we start to think about who might be responsible or have an influence over culture in an organization. Okay, cool.

Underperforming Technical Team 62

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Governance Government 62

Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

PMO London 2024 June, 18-19. London, UK The PMO conference is focused on issues related to the work portfolio, program, and project offices. The conference attendees will learn the insights from the latest PMO research, and learn about new PMO ideas, methodologies, and products.

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2024 Artificial Inteligence Aerospace Healthcare 52

LiquidPlanner

JUNE 6, 2017

PMOs and process specialists spend months developing standard processes, methods, and templates to achieve predictable results. Believe it or not, the PMO doesn’t create a new template or a new process out of sadistic pleasure. Effective teams still need strong leadership, project management, and clear communication to deliver.

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Manufacturing PMO 2017 Lean 111

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Sebastian Salicru, in his post, “ Ten Leadership Capabilities for 2018 and Beyond ” explores that point further. There is a fundamental shift when you move from complicated to complex but there is a leadership and mindset approach required for both. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog. Adaptability.

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Innovation Executing Influencer 2018 73

MPUG

DECEMBER 15, 2019

So let’s go to the next poll, and this actually supports what we just talked about, and 75% of you are in a position to answer this, and that of course would be if you answered yes, either for yourself or your group, which groups are primarily responsible for the project management, getting these transformations, or these innovations, done?

Innovation 40

Innovation PMO Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 40

Leading Agile

MARCH 17, 2021

And I’m like, that’s what I was talking about and it was just like, it just dawned on me that there’s this group of people that think like business agility is something different and it is, but it’s connected. I’m talking about business agility, helped me with business agility.

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2021 Agile Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 62