Project management is all about doing projects in the right way. But there is a step before that: project selection, you have to choose the right projects. The right projects are those that deliver something of value for your organization. They should align with corporate strategic goals. They should have realistic budgets and resource requirements. […]
5 Resolutions for Your PMO
It’s the beginning of a new year, and that’s the perfect time to be thinking about what you’d like to approach differently this year. Not sure where to start? We’ve got some suggestions for you. Here are five resolutions for your PMO that you can apply this year. Traditionally, New Year’s resolutions are goals we […]
Business Case Benefits for a Project Management System
Many times we are asked by folks implementing project management systems to help with the business case and in particular, the benefits to the business. What are the project management business benefits from your system? Articulating the project management business benefits of a project management system is normally done at a high level and signed off […]
What To Include In a PMO End of Year Report
What do you put in your PMO end of year report? Another 12 months has passed and it’s time to take stock of what your PMO has achieved in the last year. A PMO end of year report is a common deliverable for all teams, and the PMO is no exception. In this article, we’ll […]
PMO Trends to Watch in 2019
PMO Trends to Watch in 2019 Two things happen about this time of year: we all start talking in the office about how fast the last 12 months have gone. And we pour through journals, trade magazines and sum up our diverse experience with clients to assess what trends will be hitting Project Management Offices […]
10 Project Selection Criteria for Your PMO
10 Project Selection Criteria for Your PMO The lifeblood of any Project Management Office (PMO) is a stream of new ideas that turn into projects. Projects help deliver strategy, and they keep the team busy doing valuable work that helps the business achieve its objectives. The biggest challenge for business leaders is to decide what […]
How to Create A Charter for Your Project Management Office
While there are various types of Project Management Office charters, no two PMOs are exactly alike. They all serve their businesses in different, unique ways. That’s why it’s helpful to document what your PMO is going to do and what purpose it serves. In this article we’ll dive more into the purpose and benefits of […]
How To Use Technology To Improve PMO Capability
What PMO technology do you use? Many businesses make the decision to get started with PMO processes, (or risk management, or project management approaches) and then add the PMO technology in later. This is a perfectly acceptable approach, but it does have drawbacks. There’s no escaping that paper-based (“electronic” paper!), highly manual processes are cheap […]
How to Create Buy In for the PMO
Create Buy In For The PMO More often than not, when we are engaged to help an organization set up a PMO, executive managers have already committed to the idea of a Project Management Office. They understand the benefits and services that a PMO will provide. They see the strategic value inherent in the work […]
The Challenges of PMO Maturity
When we look at Project Management Office maturity levels, we often see that PMO leaders face a number of challenges in starting the journey. They want to move to a more mature PMO, offering a more services and providing more value to the business. But getting there isn’t as easy as you might think. Here […]