When we work with Program Managers, we help them conceptualize, assess, plan and implement changes brought about by project results. While no client is the same, starting from different points, different levels of maturity, unique situations, etc. some common themes do appear. Are you struggling with some of these problems with managing the changes brought […]
Administrative Time Gaps
Administrative time gaps are rarely, if ever, accounted for in scheduling, but some consider them to be the root cause of most schedule delays. Administrative time gaps are therefore, worth discussion. Schedules can be defined and divided into Productive Work Segments (PWS) and Time Gaps (TG). A PWS refers to the division of an activity’s […]
Quality Cost Forecasting for Project Controls
Cost forecasting is almost never 100% accurate. If it were, the field of cost control would be significantly less difficult. There are elements however, that do contribute to a quality cost forecast. In this article I offer some high-level details about these elements. Forecasting is the critical focus of cost control. Work package forecast evaluation […]
How to Fix Poor Project Status Reporting
PMOs often take an active part in project status reporting. They consolidate reports from project managers, chase project managers for updates and it can feel like managing reporting it a huge time drain. But are you actually getting anything of value out of your project reports? If managers are still asking questions you think they […]
Project Controls Expo 2018
Project Controls Expo is holding their annual conference on 14th November at the Emirates (Arsenal Stadium). This event is very popular with delegates as it caters for all levels from beginners to senior managers and executives. Due to the popularity of this event, the organizers are occupying more of the stadium to cater for the […]
How to Build A PMO Maturity Model
How mature is your PMO? And does it matter? We would say that it doesn’t matter where you are, as long as you know where you are. And that’s where a PMO maturity model comes in. What is a PMO Maturity Model? A PMO maturity model is a way of assessing how good your PMO […]
PMO Symposium 2018
The Project Management Institute (PMI) is holding their annual PMO Symposium at the Marriott Marquis Washington (901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001) on 11-14 November. This year’s theme is ‘Mastering Value Delivery,’ focusing on two key areas of ‘The Resilient PMO’ and ‘Harnessing Disruptive Forces to Evolve Best Practices to Next Practices.’ PMO Symposium […]
Best Practices Bring Project Success
Project-Based Business Management Model There isn’t a single term used to describe any thriving business, but you’ve heard them all: global, fast-paced, decentralized. That’s because successful businesses aren’t a single, strategic project; they have multiple initiatives leveraging each other to meet their over-arching business objectives. Not only are there multiple projects, but these are widespread, […]
3 Simple Steps to Setting Up a PMO
Setting up a project management office for the first time can seem like a daunting step. In this article we’ll show you the 3 simple things you need to do to get your PMO up and running, and delivering value, as quickly as possible. 1. Build Trust First, you need to gain the trust of […]
Project Initiation Problems and How To Fix Them
One of the core functions for a PMO is to get involved with how new projects are started. In businesses without a PMO, this process is often haphazard. It can feel chaotic, because no one has a clear view of what initiatives the company is working on. And worse, it’s almost impossible to find out […]