by Lindsay Scott | Nov 12, 2020 | P3O, PMO
Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) guidance from AXELOS continues to be the most popular certification based course, certainly in the UK. We often get asked about who the courses are suitable for – and the short answer is anyone who has an interest...
by Hannah Roden | Nov 10, 2020 | Benefits Management, PMO
Here at PMO Learning, we are only a few weeks away from our Benefits Management course, running on the 15th December. This course always raises some great discussion points, particularly around what we recognise as ‘benefits’ in different organisations,...
by Lindsay Scott | Nov 5, 2020 | P3O, PMO
In the popular PMO course – Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Foundation, there is a whole section which looks at how to gain investment for a PMO. It’s one of those frequent challenges that many organisations face; how do we know we really...
by Hannah Roden | Nov 3, 2020 | PMO, Virtual Classroom, PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators
When working in a PMO, we often come across Product Breakdown Diagrams (PBD), a document which seeks to establish the components which will comprise to form the final project product. A simple way to understand Product Breakdown Diagrams is as the shopping list for...
by Lindsay Scott | Oct 29, 2020 | Portfolio Management, PMO
We continue the series of articles which focus on the different types of roles you’ll find in PMO and project support and how you can better understand the job advertisement and make a great application. So far in the series we have – Project Administrator –...
by Hannah Roden | Oct 27, 2020 | Virtual Classroom, PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators, PMO
When completing formal training, what are our typical objectives? To pass an exam? To get a grasp on new PMO concepts? To take what you have learned and implement it within your organisation? Whilst all of these objectives are valid, it is very rare we recognise the...
by Hannah Roden | Oct 22, 2020 | Virtual Classroom, Webinar, Setting Up a PMO, PMO
We’ve got some great upcoming courses and events for those looking to establish a a PMO within their organisation. We have a fantastic two day virtual course coming up in November, Setting Up A PMO, a hands-on course and workshop which walks you through the...
by Hannah Roden | Oct 20, 2020 | Virtual Classroom, PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators, PMO
For many new to the world of the PMO, it can be intimidating and challenging to get a grasp on the new concepts, processes and and acronyms, and activity diagrams can be one of the most difficult to wrap your head around. However, they are a vital part of successful...
by Lindsay Scott | Oct 15, 2020 | PMO Roles, CV, P3O, PMO
We continue the series of articles which focus on the different types of roles you’ll find in PMO and project support and how you can better understand the job advertisement and make a great application. So far in the series we have – Project Administrator –...
by Hannah Roden | Oct 13, 2020 | Virtual Classroom, PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators, PMO
Just 2 weeks ago, I was a complete newcomer to not only the world of PMO, but virtual courses entirely. Having worked in retail for the entirety of my student life, the idea of diving into a new industry was both intimidating and exciting! As a recent graduate, the...
by Lindsay Scott | Oct 8, 2020 | CV, PMO Roles, PMO
We continue the series of articles which focus on the different types of roles you’ll find in PMO and project support and how you can better understand the job advertisement and make a great application. So far in the series we have – Project Administrator and...
by Lindsay Scott | Oct 6, 2020 | Sponsorship, PMO
Projects, supposedly, are all about delivering change, but it can often feel that the primary focus is on producing the deliverables to time, cost and quality. Change in the context of a project has many connotations – business change, change management, management of...
by Lindsay Scott | Oct 2, 2020 | Coaching, PMO
We’ve recently revamped our coaching service to provide advice and support to PMO practitioners. There are five different options for you to consider depending on what you’re looking to achieve from a coaching and mentoring service. Here’s an...
by Lindsay Scott | Sep 24, 2020 | Sponsorship, PMO
Research and experience tells us that the role of the Programme and Project Sponsor is key to successful delivery. However, in many organisations, even those who recognise the need for a Sponsor, still see it as a figurehead rather than a role with defined...
by Lindsay Scott | Sep 15, 2020 | Facilitation, PMO
Facilitation skills are something that every PMO practitioner should have – apart from it being a great service offering to the many meetings; workshops; reviews; retrospectives; premortems – and any other collaborative event you can think of –...
by Lindsay Scott | Sep 8, 2020 | CV
Missed the webinar? You can see this webinar again as part of the CV Development for PMO Practitioners course we have. Here’s what others thought about the session: Thank you for today’s Webinar. I feel a bit more confident about updating my CV to relate...
