360 assessments are a rounded way of looking at an individual’s current skills and performance. The Ten Six 360 Assessment for Project Managers is an on-line tool that looks at character strengths. It’s a great way to provide structured feedback and it can form the basis of a leadership development plan. Here’s how it works. […]
5 Principles for Successful Project Portfolio Management
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]