by Jennifer Bailey | Sep 4, 2024 | PMO, PMO Essentials for Analysts
The PMO plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects within an organisation are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with strategic goals. At the heart of this operation is the PMO Analyst, a role that is often the unsung hero of successful project...
by Jennifer Bailey | Aug 28, 2024 | PMO
Last week we held a PMO Career and Development drop-in session to allow PMO Professionals or those moving into the roles, the opportunity to ask Lindsay and Eileen any career or training questions. We know the PMO career path can be varied, offering several...
by Jennifer Bailey | Aug 21, 2024 | PMO
Since covid, we have seen a huge shift into virtual training. All our public training courses are now delivered virtually via Zoom. Taking part in a virtual classroom comes with many benefits such as feeling comfortable in your own home/office, less travel, and fewer...
by Jennifer Bailey | Aug 13, 2024 | PMO
Next week we are hosting a PMO Career and Training Drop-in Session. To help us understand what areas PMO professionals want to focus on, take part in our poll below. Which area of PMO skills do you most want to develop further? Risk Management AI Benefits Management...
by Eileen Roden | Aug 7, 2024 | PMO, Governance, P3G
Last week, we had our first Executive Workshop – the opportunity to work with some of our more senior clients to discuss a particular topic. I thought it might be useful to share some of the discussions wider to perhaps give some insights into some of the challenges...
by Lindsay Scott | Jul 23, 2024 | PMO, PMO Roles
In this article, we wanted to focus on the current PMO leaders within organisations – PMO Leads, PMO Managers, PMO Directors – and anyone working within PMO who is currently responsible for developing the people within the PMO team. We’ve recently...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 17, 2024 | PMO, PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators
 For current or aspiring PMO Administrators looking to sharpen their skills, enrolling in a dedicated training course can be a game-changer. Such courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this vital role. Here, we address...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 10, 2024 | PMO
Ready to elevate your knowledge and have some fun? 🧠🎉 We’ve created a quick quiz – based on real questions you would expect to find in the Essentials for PMO Administrators exam based on the three-day course. It’s a great way to get some insights into the types of...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 9, 2024 | PMO
Last month we held an exclusive webinar for our PMO Learning clients to launch our Training Needs Analysis – a vital tool for enhancing organisational and PMO performance. A training need analysis is a process which involves identifying discrepancies between the...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jul 3, 2024 | Webinar, PMO
We had a great time at the London PMO Conference the other week. We had a lot of great conversations with delegates about our training courses and development opportunities. We also had the opportunity to ask delegates what topics they would like to learn in our...
by Lindsay Scott | Jun 25, 2024 | PMO Roles, Coaching
For independent PMO contractors and consultants, finding the time and money for training poses significant challenges. Juggling client demands, scouting for future work, and small business administrative duties often leaves little room for professional development....
by Jennifer Bailey | Jun 17, 2024 | PMO, Webinar
On the 13th of June we met with Eileen for another Lunch and Learn session discussing the topic of the integrated PMO. The purpose of this session is to provide you with insights into what an integrated PMO is, what the benefits are of an integrated PMO model and how...
by Lindsay Scott | Jun 12, 2024 | PMO, PMO Essentials for Analysts, Essentials for PMO Managers
Working within a PMO can bring different career options and the journey from PMO Analyst to PMO Manager is a significant one. Understanding the distinct roles of PMO Analysts and PMO Managers is crucial for professionals considering this transition. This article...
by Jennifer Bailey | Jun 4, 2024 | PMO Roles, PMO, Essentials for PMO Managers
Last month we met with Lindsay for another Lunch and Learn session discussing your first steps as a PMO Manager. The purpose of the session is to provide you with the essential insights and strategies you need to succeed in your new role. Lindsay discusses navigating...
by Jennifer Bailey | May 29, 2024 | PMO
An integrated PMO is a centralised function within an organisation that provides support and oversight for PMOs across various departments. Unlike traditional PMOs, which might operate in isolation for individual projects or business functions, an integrated PMO aims...
by Lindsay Scott | May 21, 2024 | Assurance
According to the PMO Competency Framework, the assurance service and associated activities from the PMO is all about: Providing confidence to the executive, sponsor and stakeholders that the project, programme and/or portfolio remains under control, on track to...
