PMO Soft Skills for 2020 We’re nearly at the end of 2019 and business leaders in all industries are asking themselves, “Where did the year go?” The final quarter is a crucial time for many organizations, as they manage the holiday season with employees off work, and the increased expectations from customers and the leadership […]
What is Driving the Critical Path?
What is Driving the Critical Path? Do you ever look at a pdf of the schedule and see multiple activities in-progress that are also showing as critical? Figure 1 – multiple in-progress activities shown on Critical Path How can this be? Critical Path Defined First, we need to know how the Critical Path is defined […]
Address the Project Warning Signs to Stop Disasters
Many of the project warning signs that it will end in disaster are vague. This is especially true if there is a lack of communication, particularly at the start of a project. If client proposals are vague, then the scope of the project will be vague. Maybe the client doesn’t completely know what they want, […]
Improving Project Success Through Team Engagement
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. […]