Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I've also had the joy and the pain of implementing three Project Management Offices (PMOs), two in Information Technology Departments and one Enterprise PMO. Through the years, I've noted many reasons that PMOs fail or struggle. It's rarely just one thing; it's usually a combination of things. Here is a list of causal factors.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. Here is a foundational Generative AI PMO Template, along with guidance on how to customize and use it effectively.

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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

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. Gate reviews, or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, and also part of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap in the Governance module. The stage gate process explained.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to develop a leadership philosophy for your projects and what skills are useful to underpin your chosen ways of working. Developing your own philosophy doesn’t have to be a complicated process. How do you develop a personal leadership philosophy? What is a project management philosophy?

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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. Existing Processes and Tools.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Do you have a process to figure out what to do first or to identify the work that will bring the most value to the business? First, let’s acknowledge that it’s not easy to establish an effective prioritization process when your PMO and teams are in high demand. Let’s start with the first step in the process. block quote].

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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.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 15, 2021

One of the ways that Blue Ocean Strategy incorporates execution is through its approach to leadership. Blue Ocean Leadership is pretty simple in concept, and requires commitment and effort with a few basic principles to succeed. The Blue Ocean Approach to Leadership. The Leadership Canvas (or Profile).

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Does achieving strategic synergy across various initiatives seem like an uphill battle? The roles, responsibilities, and skills required for program management vary depending on the initiative and the stage of the program lifecycle, highlighting the changing nature. How do Programs Relate to Projects and Portfolios?

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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.   Changing mindsets starts with education and training.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For example: A Digital Project Manager will oversee projects to do with online initiatives, digital marketing, software, apps and so on. A Legal Project Manager supports legal teams to deliver either process improvements and internally-facing work, or legal projects for clients. PMO Manager: The person who leads the PMO team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

You can also build competence across the business as a whole by hiring new personnel with the necessary skills or by making changes in leadership. Leadership. Most firms will want their leaders to be good at leadership because it underpins business performance. These days, innovation seems to be a bit of a buzzword.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 18, 2019

There are further stats; 45% lack change management skills; 29% have poorly resourced initiatives; 27% lack project management skills. Building an adaptive leadership mindset, skill set and toolset. The PMO: Gap Closer. It’s the PMO. The only entity that exists today that can support that is the PMO.

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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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Project Management Update Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These days, businesses are taking an in-depth look at their project management methodology and their PMO maturity and finding that both are lagging behind. And this hesitancy can create problems in allowing a PMO to advance its Agile maturity. And this hesitancy can create problems in allowing a PMO to advance its Agile maturity.

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NimbleWork

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Project managers wielding strong leadership skills not only steer projects to success but also cultivate a collaborative environment where individuals thrive, driving sustained excellence and adaptability in the face of evolving project complexities. Emphasizing the dominance of Hybrid Agile, it delves into evolving PMO roles.

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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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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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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Anything that has a start and a finish, resulting in a product, is a project and its life cycle requires the oversight and leadership of a project manager. A project manager either takes a leadership role with an existing project team or creates one. Leadership skills. Excellent decision-making and leadership skills.

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” The percentage of companies with a PMO has nearly doubled since 2000, according to The State of the PMO 2016. . Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO?

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Wrike

MARCH 25, 2021

What is an Agile PMO? Aren’t all PMOs supposed to be Agile and support transformative change? Does my organization need an Agile PMO? Keep reading to discover the benefits of Agile development and the specific set of features and organizational structure an Agile PMO offers that regular PMOs simply don’t.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Many organisations are investing in people, processes and structure to create teams focused on strategy execution, often by establishing project management offices (PMOs). As a senior project manager or head of a PMO, it is important to assess teams for any skill gaps that may be inhibiting or preventing project success.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

During the initiation phase, project managers assemble virtual project management teams based on specific project requirements, drawing upon various skills and expertise available across different locations. By providing clear directions, the PMO helps virtual teams operate cohesively and align with strategic objectives.

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Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I recall wanting to write on my internal project status report to the IBM PMO that “the business is revolting”. Lack of respect for those initiating the change. The change initiative and its implications are misunderstood. Exclusion from the change initiative. Opportunities to influence the change initiative.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

ChatGPT “As an AI, I don’t have the ability to receive or process personal messages or communications outside of our current conversation. Did I talk to one of my students in a Grateful Leadership course? However, I’m here to assist you with any questions or tasks you have within this dialogue.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

Mike was a functional project manager in an organization where I managed a PMO. The plan may require too much or too little process and fail to help the team achieve its objectives. Some organizations identify and evaluate risks, but they fail to continue the process. He was winsome and a hard worker.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

The Problem : Parts of the leadership—particularly the middle management—pay lip service at best to the idea of becoming an agile organization. Leadership is about being the first to explore unknown territory at personal risk, thus being a role model. Is Agile a Fad or a Trend? Maybe, it goes away in a few months?

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Consider these changes faced by PMOs in recent years: The call to infuse agility and become a modern PMO. The pressure to evolve is mounting for the PMO, which needs to adapt to new digital strategies – and more strategic, product, or initiative portfolios – while bridging traditional practices.

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Paymo App

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Suppose you’re a project manager and have all your ducks in a row: sufficient industry experience, a PMP accredited certification, and a handful of successfully delivered projects that recommend you for a leadership position. That’s why they focus more on the end results rather than the process. The road to project leadership.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

AI can’t take over leadership, trust, relationship building, decision making, or strategic discussions, and that’s where I would rather spend my time. To navigate these waters, start with identifying where the challenges are by analyzing the groups involved and processes they use. “Multimodal” Delivery.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 21, 2024

Stand up your PMO with the resources required to manage the software , the projects and the reporting. Lack of executive support Any new initiative needs exec support to make it work, so having a sponsor who believes in the value PPM can bring is crucial. You can’t expect project managers to do it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Strong leadership in projects is important for success, so getting your project board and/or project steering group set up as soon as you can is a good start. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology. For example, on one project, I had the CFO steering group, and attendees were all SLT (senior leadership team members).

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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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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2024

Over the past year I’ve written considerably about PMOs, from setting them up to keeping the lights on to sound operational processes. Hell, Throughout the process, I found two common, though sometimes contrasting, themes.  The other change that occurs is related to the projects and outcomes the PMO delivers. 

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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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