Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

First, organizations implement PMOs with a lack of clarity. Why does the organization need the PMO? What is the role of the PMO? How will the PMO engage with the senior leaders? Second, the PMO fails to ask for feedback and incrementally evolve. How PMOs Can Become Strategic Enablers 1.

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Henny Portman

APRIL 12, 2024

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

For example: A Digital Project Manager will oversee projects to do with online initiatives, digital marketing, software, apps and so on. He learned a lot about project management in the process and eventually went on to become a PMO Manager. Instead, people with PMO job titles are in a crucial support function.

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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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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

Project managers are constantly making requests to the project management office (PMO). It’s used by PMOs to manage the requests they get from the many projects they’re overseeing. The process usually begins when a project initiator completes a project intake request form. That’s normal.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Initiate a Project Steering Committee Sometimes, the person responsible for project management (e.g., PMO Director or Project Services Manager) fails to involve stakeholders in evaluating project management. risk management planning process). If the problems have not been addressed, what is it costing you right now?

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Does your organization invest in a Project Management Office (PMO)? If you are reading this then you must be considering setting up a PMO or have concluded your approach to project management is not working and you are in the process of analyzing, dismantling and preparing to rebuild it. Hire the right people. What do you need?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

Securing the right resource (and enough of it) is a huge headache for PMO leaders and project professionals. I suggest adding the relevant ones to your risk log so they are constantly under review. The PMO can lead on this but everyone will need to follow the process for it to work. Worth having on your risk register!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Usually, companies have a project management office (PMO) that will oversee the portfolio or program to ensure it meets strategic goals. These are high-level positions for people who already are tasked with managing projects, programs and portfolios as well as the aforementioned PMO. Let’s take a moment to define these positions.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

As companies develop and grow, and the number of projects they deliver increases, business leaders are seeking ways to ensure more efficient coordination of all their initiatives. Read further to find out answers to these and other essential questions about a PMO. . What is a PMO? In particular, a PMO ?s

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Risk management. Project risk can be re-evaluated, and that can provide useful information for the program or portfolio team. PRINCE2® requires at least two management stages: one to initiate the project and then however many you need after that to do the rest of the work. Stakeholder engagement. Step 1: Create documentation.

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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. You can read that here. Strategic Alignment.

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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. Planview created the Savvy PMO Guide Series to give organizations actionable guidance on how progress PMO leadership.

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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.

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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

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. But first, let’s look at the key benefits that come from transitioning into a modern PMO. Why You Should Become a Modern PMO. Let’s get started.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Both being beyond the control of the project team, and even the organization that initiated the project, enterprise environmental factors can affect the outcome of the project, both negatively and positively. ProjectManager ProjectManager’s risk management features manage enterprise environmental factors.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. It helps to complete projects on time, manage risk, achieve project goals, deliver more benefits and handle change with minor disruption.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. It shows each project as it moves from one stage to the next in the project management process, from initiation to closure. That’s called the project life cycle.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You won’t know if the risk log is sound and the resource planning sensible until you investigate. For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Action if there is no budget plan or information: Back to the PMO or your Finance team. How do you spend it?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track As you can see, this equates to the acronym BRAG. Check with your PMO. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As you are initiating your projects, start identifying your stakeholders. I invite key stakeholders to my initial project meetings as we are developing the project charter. I recently spoke with a project manager who works in a Project Management Office (PMO). 10 Ways to Engage Project Stakeholders Identify stakeholders early.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2022

When you create your project charter , you can start with the content of your project summary and add elements such as deliverables, assumptions, constraints, high-level risks, stakeholders, and team members. Problems] The PMO Launch Project [Project Name] will be undertaken to implement a Project Management Office (PMO).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

The first category is documentation that relates to strategy and project initiation. Assumption log Risk register Backlog (see, agile project artifacts are relevant too) Stakeholder register. Work breakdown structure Product breakdown structure Organizational breakdown structure Risk breakdown structure. Strategy artifacts.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

First, let’s acknowledge that it’s not easy to establish an effective prioritization process when your PMO and teams are in high demand. This disconnect points to the struggle PMO directors face to identify and enact an effective prioritization process. business objectives (strategic alignment, customer focus, risk reduction, etc.),

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Henny Portman

APRIL 15, 2024

Another problem arises when there is an absence of backlogs to incorporate their initiatives, or in other words, a lack of appropriate teams to address their issues. From PdM to PgM realization dates, impact, risks. Priorities, capacity for small changes, for portfolio initiatives (swim lanes) set by portfolio board.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Each of them has pros and cons depending on your portfolio management or PMO needs. For example, you can assign numeric values to a project’s level of risk, potential benefits, feasibility and other variables. For example, you can assign numeric values to a project’s level of risk, potential benefits, feasibility and other variables.

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Henny Portman

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

AIPMO is developing the first ‘leading’ international PMO standard based on a combination of research findings and expert knowledge. P3O or IPMA PMO certifications are not comparable to AIPMO’s core certifications in terms of approach, content and outcome. AIPMO’s core PMO certifications covers much more!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

They also are the main risk-taker and decision-maker on the project so it’s important to have them around. It’s made up of lots of sub-plans that cover how you are going to manage quality, risk, change, resources, and so on, so it’s the foundations for the governance and structure for the work. You have a plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track. Check with your PMO. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk. What is a ‘Red’ project?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

Strategy artifacts The first category is documentation that relates to strategy and project initiation. Work breakdown structure Product breakdown structure Organizational breakdown structure Risk breakdown structure Resource breakdown structure Cost breakdown structure. You can grab the set I use here.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. Discover how a PMO can be a game-changer for your organization.

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Planview

JANUARY 24, 2020

Today’s enterprises are increasingly looking to the PMO to boost the bottom line. The risk of poor capacity is the inability to resource projects. This quote, from one of Planview’s global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) customers, characterizes the challenges and risks organizations face with resource planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The overall change is managed as a program, under a program manager who consolidates program-level risks, manages resource conflicts across all projects, controls the budget and works with business owners to realize the benefits across all the initiatives. There are multiple projects with interdependent resources, risks, and timelines.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 6, 2023

Starting up or revamping a PMO is tricky and complex. If a PMO will help navigate these turbulent waters, it should not be on one or two people to determine its direction. Committed organizations will setup a PMO Steering Committee. I’ll start by saying a PMO Steering Committee is not a guarantee.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Traditionally, the department managing the flow of projects, including innovation initiatives, is the Project or Portfolio Management Office (the PMO). According to the Project Management Institute, 71% of companies have a PMO, a steady rise over the past ten years. Perhaps the answer to this dichotomy lies in creating a hybrid.

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