Project portfolio management is the practice of making informed decisions about the projects, programs and change going on within the organization. It provides a one-stop shop to see all the change initiatives taking place. And it gives organizations the framework to select and prioritize projects so the right changes get done at the right time. […]
10 PMO Director Interview Questions
We’ve previously shared 10 killer interview questions for PMO roles but what if you are recruiting a PMO Director or Manager? The questions for senior candidates can be a little different. Here are 10 excellent PMO Director interview questions. Regardless of the job title you will actually use for the role, these questions are aimed […]
Create Accountability in Your Team
What is Accountability? Accountability is determined proactively, before the fact, not re-actively after the fact. If a mistake is made, the response is not to cast blame, point fingers or make excuses but instead, it is about solving the problem and learning from the mistake. Accountability leads to every employee feeling a sense of ownership […]
PMO Trends to Watch in 2020
This year seems to have whizzed by, and here in the Ten Six office we’re once again discussing the changes we’ve seen in PMOs over the past 12 months, and predicting the 2020 PMO trends. After much debate, here are the five 2020 PMO trends we think you should be aware of as we head […]
5 PMO Soft Skills for 2020
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]