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. The report – Emerging Trends in Project Management and Project-Based Organisations – is telling us how much more projects and a project way of working have grown over the last 14 years.

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PMO 2027 Underperforming Technical Team Executing 68

Project-Management.pm

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

However, the survey shows that not all government agencies are living up to their expectations being set on them; some are behind on schedule when it comes to projects and has a hard time to even achieve their objectives because of that. Implementing PMO is the key to combat such issue. Implementing PMO Step#1: Evaluation .

PMO 73

PMO Governance Government Risk Management 73

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

They let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology. Often an internal senior department manager, client account manager or supplier project manager/representative.

Governance 358

Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 358

Henny Portman

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Project Management Maturity Model Fourth Edition, written by J. E.g., resource management is broken down into the key components resource management planning, resource estimation, resource acquisition, team development and team management. Each knowledge area is broken down the into specific key components.

PMO 119

PMO Governance Government Risk Management 119

Workamajig

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

As we step into 2019, what project management statistics should you be aware of? The field of project management is changing, and it’s changing fast. To answer these questions, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the latest project management statistics. Project Management Adoption Statistics. Wellingtone ).

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Underperforming Technical Team PMI 2018 PMO 127

Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, many digital transformation initiatives struggle to deliver the expected financial value, with more than half lagging behind original estimates, according to a Gartner survey of CIOs. Portfolio Management: Turning Strategy into Plans A big part of portfolio management focuses on planning.

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Underperforming Technical Team PMO Initiating Risk Management 97

Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 6, 2019

But after finishing the book, I realized that there is a much more compelling example of the challenges experienced with risk asymmetry in many large organizations, namely with those staff who are responsible for developing the policies, standards and methods used by teams for delivering projects or products.

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Controlling PMO Performance Measurement Influencer 180

Planview

JANUARY 20, 2022

In Planview’s global benchmark study – The State of Strategy Execution – only one-third of the 1,000 business professionals surveyed said their companies have access to timely, accurate data. Executives and managers often struggle to translate the strategy to employees’ daily work on an organization-wide, cross-functional scale.

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Technical Review Innovation Executing Initiating 97

NimbleWork

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss 5 ways AI can help you streamline project management workflows with tips on how to start making changes to the way you work today. Streamline Workflows with AI There are plenty of ways AI can help you manage projects more effectively. A workflow is a set of steps that make up a process.

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Generative AI Technical Review Risk Management Estimate 52

LiquidPlanner

MAY 31, 2022

Project management has been a job since the Egyptians mapped out plans for pyramids – and probably before that too. I’ve been around project management most of my professional career, which has given me over 20 years on the job. As project managers, we need tools that empower us to lead our projects. Thank goodness. .

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Artificial Inteligence 2011 2021 PMO 155

Planview

APRIL 18, 2019

In my last blog, “ Agile Transformation: The PMO’s New Paradigm ” we covered the significance of embracing different types of work and the role that continuous planning plays in becoming an Agile PMO—but that’s only the beginning. Embrace Product Managers and Owners as Agents of Customer Knowledge. Redefine Success.

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PMO Lean Finance Agile 106

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 15, 2017

John, Sally, and Bill just left a full-day project management workshop. Are you responsible for project management workshops for a PMI Chapter, a Project Management Office (PMO), or your organization? Project managers will leave your workshops excited about what they learned. Have them identify risks for a project.

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Energy PMI PMO Risk Management 170

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 15, 2017

John, Sally, and Bill just left a full-day project management workshop. Are you responsible for project management workshops for a PMI Chapter, a Project Management Office (PMO), or your organization? Project managers will leave your workshops excited about what they learned. Have them identify risks for a project.

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Energy PMI PMO Risk Management 150

Planview

APRIL 15, 2020

As executives consider changing priorities and reducing or reallocating budgets, enterprise portfolio or program management offices (EPMOs) are in the right position to take center stage. Work with your PMO leaders to ensure your remote workforce is delivering on strategy? Your guidance should consider both the short and long term.

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Planning Finance 2020 Executing 109

The Lazy Project Manager

JUNE 22, 2017

If you think about CEO’s being most often fired for mismanaging change then it is a ‘no-brainer’ you would have thought if your portfolio is a significant one and – based on Challenge 1 – Invest in the right portfolio management – it is often more significant than you might think (see previous blog). Reports to the executive team.

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PMO 2014 Finance Leadership 130

Wrike

APRIL 11, 2022

It’s no secret that project management requires decision-making, planning , and shared understanding amongst stakeholders, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. . We’ve rounded up the basics of the Delphi Technique, how it applies in project management, and the benefits and drawbacks of using it. . Start the process.

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Technical Review PMO Risk Management Risk 36

Project-Management.pm

JULY 4, 2017

Organizations believe a focus group on their PMO that is used to boost its effectiveness and also to trigger more projects. But sometimes a focus group has a negative impact on PMO for many reasons such as time issues, budget, and it can cause office politics to rear its ugly head. Brainstorming. Focus Groups. Improve existing ideas.

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PMO Budget Risk Management Risk 96

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2017

Today I’m interviewing Karen Chovan, MASc, PEng, PMP, who has dedicated her career to helping others deliver clean, lean and green approaches to project and programme management. She’s inspired a ton of businesses to shake up how they manage their projects. So how did you get into training project managers about sustainability?

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Sustainability Lean Construction Engineering 168

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MAY 28, 2020

The recent UK Government’s enquiry into the management of major projects was cut short by world events, but the interim report and oral evidence make for interesting reading. [1] 2] Easy to say, harder to do: use a rigorous estimating process and remember that the best estimators incorporate benchmarking within their processes.

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Controlling Estimate 2014 Underperforming Technical Team 59

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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PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

Resource Guru

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In 2019, Wellingtone , a UK-based PMO consultancy, surveyed 150 organizations about the state of project management. They found that “poor resource management” is the second-largest project management challenge among respondents, trailing just a few percentage points behind “poorly trained project managers.” .

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Planning Consulting Controlling 2019 98

MPUG

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In my previous article, PM, CEM, and Covid-19: Reflections – Part 1 , we left off discussing project management, a pandemic, and Critical Event Management—the perfect storm for one whopper of a lingering challenge. One PM commented that their PMO had put everything on hold for the moment.

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Artificial Inteligence Risk Management Risk Leadership 52

Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

The project charter is written by the project manager and approved by project sponsors. It also serves as a reference point throughout the project execution, ensuring the team stays on track with the expected schedule and achieves the objectives without any misunderstanding, deviation, or avoidable risk.

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Project Life Cycle Risk Management Software Review Construction 36

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MARCH 7, 2019

Strategy Execution released the top ten trends for 2019 a few weeks ago and my first thoughts were; we’re seeing a lot of them in the PMO community which is both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. When we look back over the last decade we can clearly see how much has changed for people working in project management.

Technical Review 49

Technical Review 2027 PMO Governance 49

Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Change management is a critical aspect of any successful project. By effectively managing change, organizations can minimize disruption, build stakeholder support, and achieve project objectives. It recognizes that change is inevitable and, if managed well, can be an opportunity for growth and improvement.

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Change Management Initiating Leadership Risk Management 36

MPUG

DECEMBER 23, 2020

And welcome to today’s MPUG webinar, the Project Recovery Process. This was a project recovery process. I’m the director of the PMO, University of Washington. Bill Dow: I was at Microsoft for almost 14 years where I ran eight PMOs there. You may watch the live recording of this webinar at your convenience.

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PMO Construction Development Team Review Executing 52

Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Product management is an essential function in any organization, playing a crucial role in the success and growth of a business. Whether you are a seasoned product manager or someone looking to break into this field, understanding the basics of product management is essential.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

AUGUST 15, 2019

It gives the project manager a view of where the client wants to go, but it won’t give them all the stepping-stones to getting there. Without a clear vision there is a high risk of a disconnect between the project’s tangible outputs and what the customer or organization really needed. Leaders think differently to managers.

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Infrastructure Executing PMO Leadership 52

Velociteach

MARCH 4, 2024

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Table of Contents 02:37 … Why Benefits Management? WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers. WENDY GROUNDS: Rasmus, welcome to Manage This. 03:54 … What is Benefits Realization?

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Consulting Initiating Process Estimate 59

Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I’ve often said that scoping is the hardest part of Project Management. So for a formal project, you’ll need a good Scope Management Plan. It will help you navigate the scoping process, and take full advantage of all of your hard work. But a Scope Management Plan is a tiny part of project management.

Planning 88

Planning Governance Government PMI 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. Let us begin with the basics.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Estimate 299

Project Management Hacks

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Have you ever wondered what top performers in project managers actually do and accomplish? In PMI Fellow Profile: Frank Saladis , you will learn about how this highly successful project manager built his career. Project managers have a role to play in making that happen. World class projects. Top performers.

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Healthcare Infrastructure PMO Sustainability 28

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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PMO Certification Monitoring Consulting 88

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MARCH 14, 2019

Experienced managers know the value of the ‘elevator view’, that is, knowing when to press the button for the top floor to look down at the bigger picture, and when to descend to the ground floor to get down ‘amongst the weeds’. Strategic Risk Management. Can we ever achieve this ideal world?

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Risk Management Risk 2017 Technical Review 43

Planview

MAY 29, 2020

Does your PMO generate portfolio dashboards for stakeholders and executives? Does it help your PMO be seen as a value driver? In a 2019 Deloitte survey of 1,000 U.S. In a 2019 Deloitte survey of 1,000 U.S. The Savvy PMO builds upon project-level reports to create progressively more sophisticated, portfolio dashboards.

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CTO Hire PMO Executing Budget 133

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

I asked people two questions: What should people managing projects be aware of as we go into 2019 to make 2019 their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. Would you like to make 2019 a successful year for your projects? I’m sure you do.

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2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 291

MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In a survey of project managers , 42% of respondents say they would ditch chasing people for status updates if they could, and 13% say they’d love to take project reporting off their To Do list. However, if you are managing more than one project, end-of-month reporting gets overwhelming. After all, it’s part of the job.

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Technical Review PMO Initiating Risk Management 52