PMO Leaders – Public Speaking Tips PMO leaders spend a lot of time talking to the rest of the organization. They meet people at all levels and have to interact confidently with everyone from the C-suite executive team to project team members. Sometimes it’s facilitating large groups; sometimes it’s presenting to one person. But it’s […]
Next Steps for Your Virtual PMO
Take the Next Steps with Your Virtual PMO 2020 was the year that many PMOs got comfortable with virtual working. And all signs show that virtual work is here to stay: being able to run your PMO with a remote team is a skill we’re all going to have to get used to for the […]
5 Benefits of Data Visualization Tools
Benefits of Data Visualization Tools Your data from Primavera P6 doesn’t have to stay in complicated data tables. You can create helpful graphs and dashboards to highlight key information and present the information in an engaging way. Senior leaders have so many demands on their time at the moment that the slicker your presentation of […]
3 Ways to Secure Resources for Your Projects
The project is approved and the executive team expect something to start happening soon. The first challenge for many PMOs at this point is to find people to do the work. You need to secure resources, the right resources! It’s unlikely that you’ve got the perfect selection of people on the bench, so the juggle […]
The Skills Every Project Manager Needs in 2021
Project management skills – the things that make an individual good at their job – have stayed virtually the same for years. You know that communication, time management and teamwork are going to help get the job done. This year, though, it feels as if something is slowly changing. Perhaps it’s the release of the […]
How to Use Facilitation Techniques in the PMO
Use Facilitation Techniques in Your PMO Whether it’s leading a risk workshop, a scheduling session or a discussion about how to train the next generation of home-grown program managers, there’s a lot of facilitating to do as a PMO leader. The role, by its nature, is collaborative, and involves collecting input from a wide range […]
How to Migrate to a New Scheduling Tool
Need a New Scheduling Tool? There are lots of tools for project management scheduling, but what happens if your client wants you to use a particular one? That’s easy if you already have the tool they specify, but if you don’t… You have a choice to make: do you turn down the contract or set […]
5 Top PMO Skills in Demand This Year
As a PMO professional, or leader of a team of PMO professionals, what should you be considering for development opportunities this year? And what PMO skills should you be looking for when you are hiring new team members? We work extensively with PMOs at all levels and we’ve seen a shift in the kinds of […]
How to Estimate Costs in 8 Steps
Estimate Costs in 8 Steps We’re always interested in the latest thinking and guidance when it comes to project management, and our eyes lit up when we saw the UK Government’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) had released new guidance on cost estimating for infrastructure projects and programs. We couldn’t wait to dig in and […]
The 7 Skills All Schedulers Need
Are you looking to hire schedulers for your organization, or to boost your internal team’s skills with some top-class scheduling skills? One option is to hire in expert schedulers on a contract basis so they can manage your timeframes, leaving you free to engage with the client. Another option is to hire someone who ticks […]