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 | PMO, Webinar
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 | Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO Essentials for Analysts, PMO
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, Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO
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...
by Jennifer Bailey | May 15, 2024 | PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators, PMO
For the past month, we have been focusing on the role of the PMO Administrator and some of their key responsibilities. The purpose of the PMO Administrator role is to support the Project, Programme, or Portfolio Manager and their team in administrative and secretariat...
by Lindsay Scott | May 8, 2024 | PMO, Portfolio Management, MoP
You may have heard about “doing the right projects and doing the projects right.” In essence, it’s about organisations selecting the right projects and programmes to help them meet their strategic objectives and project managing them correctly to...
by Jennifer Bailey | May 1, 2024 | Value Streams, Webinar, Agile, Lean-Agile PMO, PMO
Last week we had the pleasure of having one of our trainers Jon Ward leading our Lunch and Learn webinar, discussing the topic of tackling agile in PMO. Jon Ward is the lead trainer for two of our specialist courses, Lean-Agile PMO and Continuous Improvement for the...
by Jennifer Bailey | Apr 24, 2024 | PMO
International PMO Day is all about highlighting, promoting and appreciating PMOs in organisations across the globe. It takes place on the second Tuesday in May each year, and in 2024 we will be celebrating on the 14th of May. PMOs come in all shapes and sizes and they...
by Jennifer Bailey | Apr 17, 2024 | P3G, Governance, PMO
For the past two weeks, we have been focusing a lot on governance, as we know this is a hot topic for many organisations. We have been posting on our LinkedIn group each day the pain points in governance and how to tackle them. Click here to join our LinkedIn Group to...
by Lindsay Scott | Apr 9, 2024 | Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO Roles, Essentials for PMO Directors
One of the key responsibilities for any PMO Manager and PMO Director is making sure they have a great PMO team. It’s crucial for any PMO in organisations today that they have the right people within the team in order to provide the right services to ensure that...
by Lindsay Scott | Apr 2, 2024 | Essentials for PMO Managers, PMO Roles, PMO Essentials for PMO Administrators, PMO
In this article, we take a look at two different roles in the PMO and explore the symbolic relationship that sees them both working together to enable the smooth operation of the PMO. First, we take a look at each of the roles and then look closer at how they work...
by Jennifer Bailey | Mar 26, 2024 | P3O, PMO Essentials, PMO
When asked to write about my five favourite books, I looked round at my overladen bookcase and wondered where to start. My trusty app which keeps a track of all my books tells me the spine count is up to 1057, but that doesn’t count Kindle books or PDFs! I think it’s...
