The project manager, team engagement, project performance and ultimately project success are all intertwined. Project managers should take their part in maintaining team engagement which will increase project performance. Successful, high performing teams are usually led by project managers who have the professional skills and expertise that can create effective strategies that will motivate and […]
Project Controls Expo 2019
Project Controls Expo 2019 is holding their annual conference at the Emirates (Arsenal Stadium) 75 Drayton Park, London N7 7DD, on Wednesday 13th November. Note that delegates should enter the stadium from the Highbury End. In its ninth year, Project Controls Expo grows in popularity from year to year with over 1,300 international delegates expected […]
PMI UK Synergy 2019
The Project Management Institute (PMI®) is holding their PMI UK Synergy conference on Thursday, November 7 in London, UK. This year’s Synergy theme is Project Delivery in a Volatile, Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world. Typically, PMI UK Synergy is held at the end of the year to reflect on the years events within the […]
PMO Symposium 2019
The Project Management Institute (PMI®) is holding their PMO Symposium 2019 on Nov 3 to Nov 6. The PMO Symposium traditionally attracts PMO leaders, directors, and senior project managers, but this event is open to anyone who has an interest in PMOs. The PMO Symposium 2019 will be held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & […]
6 Tips to Impove Your PMO Staff Performance
6 Tips to Improve Your PMO Staff Performance As a manager, one way to improve your PMO staff performance is to avoid micromanaging. If you micromanage, your PMO team will believe you have little or no faith in their abilities. This can be detrimental to your teams motivation and performance. To improve your PMO staff performance […]
PMI Global Conference 2019
The Project Management Institute (PMI) ® is holding their annual PMI Global Conference from Oct 5-7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. This is a huge event with Chapters from over 66 countries represented. As a global leader in project management this event attracts over 1450 organizations and there are plenty of opportunities to […]
Two Ways to Charge for PMO Services
Two Ways to Charge for PMO Services Project Management Offices provide essential services to project-based businesses. Your PMO offers structure and standardization, and probably a host of other valuable services that help your organization get work done in an efficient manner. But do you charge for those services? Not all PMOs charge for their services. […]
The Schedule Log – What Is It And How Do You Use It
The Schedule Log is a simple tracking document. However, you have to remember to use it! I start my Schedule Log when we have the baseline schedule set. I do keep an abbreviated version for baseline development but only for my use. It helps me in remembering what’s been added or changed between the development […]
Two Models for Funding Your PMO
Two Models for Funding Your PMO Project Management Offices increasingly need to work within a corporate framework and internal cost models. That means PMO leaders have to justify the costs of running their unit, and find ways to (potentially) charge others for their services. We’ll look in more detail at charging for services in another […]
How to Build Stronger Engagement
A Project Management Office (PMO) should be the hub of project delivery within an organization – but you need executive level buy in and stronger engagement to make it really happen. If you invest in what’s needed to help add value to the business, it’s easier to build that engagement. It can take time, but […]