One of the core functions for a PMO is to get involved with new project initiation. 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 because everyone […]
Schedule Validation – Areas You Should Consider
Those performing a schedule validation should consider some common checks to confirm and validate the quality of the schedule. Even contractors working in good faith may submit a schedule that in some way is misleading and/or overly optimistic. Yes, the schedule may be well intended but not true to reality. It is the role of […]
PMI Global Conference 2018
The Project Management Institute is holding their annual PMI Global Conference 2018 from Oct 6-8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center – West Building. This prestigious venue is the largest convention center in the US to receive Gold Recertification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) The PMI Global Conference 2018 is […]
A Guide To Schedule Updating in Project Management
Schedule updating is basically the task project managers carry out that relates to updating the project schedule. It involves: Updating the project management software with actual work completed Recording new estimates in the software Updating the state of play with resources, for example adding in any holidays that a project team member is taking so […]
How to Manage Task Groups in Project Schedules
Do you use task groups? Many of the project schedules we see run to hundreds of tasks, and it’s not uncommon to see project schedules with thousands of lines. While it’s great that projects are being planned in detail and that all these activities can be adequately managed, it’s not easy to read a Gantt […]
10 Killer Interview Questions for PMO Roles
Sooner or later, you’ll need to hire staff for your PMO and need the relevant interview questions. Part of PMO implementation planning, is ensuring that you have enough staff to carry out the functions that are required. Many PMOs are created from internal team members who want to move across from project management into a […]
How to Check for High Float (and why you should)
Why should you check your schedule for high float? How good is the quality of your schedule? You may have spent a lot of time working out the tasks and dependencies with your team, entering it into your enterprise project management software, checking it over with stakeholders and so on… but how do you really […]
Are You Struggling To Get Effective Training?
Here at Ten Six, we work with Program Managers across many different industries delivering effective training. The goal is to get themselves and, their PMOs, to the next level of performance. It also puts them in a position to take on greater challenges. We sometimes have the opportunity to work with clients where they have […]
ISO 21500 Standards for Project Management
The ISO 21500 standards are developed by the International Standards Organization (ISO) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. What many folks, in the project management community, may not realize is that the ISO 21500 standard for project management is actually a growing series of standards covering different elements of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management. Another important thing […]
The PMO Paradox: Simplicity in a Complex World
At the PMO Conference in London (June 2018), Jack Duggal spoke from the stage about the challenges facing PMOs today…the paradox of the PMO. In a world where so many businesses are facing disruption in their markets, PMOs are not equipped to deal with the complexities and unpredictability of projects. Duggal, author of The DNA […]