The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leon Herszon: In this episode of “Inside Stories,” Leon Herszon interviews Americo Pinto, a seasoned consultant and managing director of PMO Global Alliance at the Project Management Institute (PMI). Americo shares his journey from founding a successful consulting firm to establishing PMOGA, which was later acquired by PMI.

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MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. After two years, the PMO most likely dissolves. Learning to Walk Before You Start Running.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

Once your PMO is up and running, operationalizing and doing continuous improvement (CI) go hand-in-hand. Sometimes CI may lead to changes to the PMO’s operations, but you’re only making more efficient something you’re already doing. Here are some aspects of operationalizing your PMO. PMO-Specific Reports.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. Here is a foundational Generative AI PMO Template, along with guidance on how to customize and use it effectively.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

RapidStart PMO: Online Project Management Training Review. Diab is the CEO of Leadership Formation, a consulting firm that focuses on helping organisations with strategy, alignment, execution and people. The paid course covers everything you’d need to get a PMO up and running in a few months. Name: RapidStartPMO.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership? The following list represents a diverse cross-section of expertise, from seasoned consultants to pioneering academics. She has led projects at some of Canada’s largest technology companies and is the founder of CNS Project Consulting Inc.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I am reminded of the zombie movie each time I have a discussion about project management versus project leadership. Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective. Death to project management, long live project leadership!

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The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2021

You don’t do my type of work (project management, PMO leadership at a global level, keynote speaking, consultancy and training) without clocking up some pretty impressive airmiles and flight status. Won the PMO Influencer of the Year award. It has, in more than one way, been an astonishing year.

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 25, 2023

Check out the latest stats from the 2022 Research Report from The PMO Squad: Only 43% of PMOs would rate themselves as successful,  78% don’t have a process in place to measure PMO Value, and  Only 59% measure executive leader satisfaction.  Instill Desire – Instill the desire to change in your team.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

You’ve done the PMO Assessment. Then you created the PMO Business Case. You’ve been to meetings and finally got approval to establish your PMO. Now, I’ve seen PMO Establishment and Implementation called out as two separate steps. Ensure your PMO will properly staffed. Now the fun really starts!

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 11, 2023

As a consultant, I love doing assessments. My favorite is the PMO assessment. Whether considering standing up a new PMO or revamping an existing, doing an assessment is a key initial step to setting one up. Though there are PMO maturity models, which are all good, I don’t like to talk about those right away.

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Henny Portman

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

AIPMO is developing the first ‘leading’ international PMO standard based on a combination of research findings and expert knowledge. P3O or IPMA PMO certifications are not comparable to AIPMO’s core certifications in terms of approach, content and outcome. AIPMO’s core PMO certifications covers much more!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Any project management course at university level should cover the interpersonal and fusion skills that are required for success as well, such as leadership, communication, people management and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your leadership skills and communication skills during group work.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

If that’s you, be on the look out for these kinds of job titles, as you can probably enter project management higher up the ranks: Project manager Senior project manager Program manager Business change manager Organizational change manager Delivery manager PMO manager. Entry level jobs include junior project manager and PMO coordinator roles.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

MAY 4, 2023

Now that the PMO is chugging along, it’s time for you, as the PMO leader, to look at continuous improvement. Here are some considerations as you look to improve your PMO’s processes. Just because you have a PMO and it’s chugging along doesn’t mean it could be better. She was amazing at CI.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 9, 2017

April’s theme at ProjectManagement.com where I write a monthly column was “Consulting,” and in this article, I examine the world of Agile Consulting and coaching. Getting Started Personally, I was hesitant to get into agile consulting and coaching. Consultants help clients by working with them to bring meaningful improvements.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2023

Why do you want a PMO? That’s a hell of a question to ask when you’re the consultant asking a client why they want to start a Project Management Office (PMO). I had a list of questions jotted down to ask the leadership team. ” PMO was born. Do I feel that PMO’s can add value?

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Project-Management.pm

APRIL 18, 2017

Large organizations have their own Project Management Office ( PMO ) that covers this area; organizing the best practices and methodologies of doing tasks and achieving them. These PMO practices and processes are sold to CIO for executive support in order to ensure that such practices are amended. Another PMO failure, another dispute.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 6, 2023

Starting up or revamping a PMO is tricky and complex. If a PMO will help navigate these turbulent waters, it should not be on one or two people to determine its direction. Committed organizations will setup a PMO Steering Committee. I’ll start by saying a PMO Steering Committee is not a guarantee.

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Velociteach

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. Meta-leadership goes beyond conventional leadership attributes, emphasizing not only the possession of knowledge and skills but also a keen sense of observation and discernment. Who am I trying to please?

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 18, 2023

Now it’s time to create a PMO Business Case and start moving the needle from idea to reality. If you notice, I call it a PMO Business Case, not a PMO Charter. I don’t like the word “charter” when talking about creating PMO’s. Below are some of the key components of a PMO Business Case.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. Safeguarding our emotional and mental health and that of our teams has to be up there as a trend for the forward-thinking leadership team. What you can do. Why is it important?

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 18, 2019

Building an adaptive leadership mindset, skill set and toolset. The PMO: Gap Closer. It’s the PMO. It’s a combination of different PMOs in a larger organisation – a Portfolio Office with Programme and Projects PMOs, maybe even a Centre of Excellence too. Where the PMO Closes the Gap.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 30, 2023

The PMO Pilot Project. We test out PMO best practices and gather lessons learned. The PMO matures more quickly. When it’s time to establish and implement your PMO , conducting a pilot project should be part of the process. Here are some things to consider when running a PMO pilot project. Totally worth it!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with….

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The project management office (PMO) requires it. Ed Lively, PMP/MCP/CSM/CSPO Senior Training & Development Consultant / Project Manager Ed Lively brings a wealth of experience to the project management field as a practitioner, presenter, mentor, and author. The program/portfolio manager requires it.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Kerzner/Zeitoun: There are numerous characteristics that we can predict for projects of the future, but perhaps the greatest characteristic will be the use of flexible methodologies, new metrics, and new leadership styles. Another challenging topic will be project leadership. The future context of PMOs is true empowerment-based.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JUNE 20, 2019

Last week it was the fifth PMO Conference in London. With over 400 PMO practitioners from around the globe and over 20 sessions to choose from, there’s a lot to learn about where PMO is heading right now. Staying with the reporting theme, data analytics will be a game changer for the PMO in the coming years.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with….

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Wrike

MARCH 25, 2021

What is an Agile PMO? Aren’t all PMOs supposed to be Agile and support transformative change? Does my organization need an Agile PMO? Keep reading to discover the benefits of Agile development and the specific set of features and organizational structure an Agile PMO offers that regular PMOs simply don’t.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Anything that has a start and a finish, resulting in a product, is a project and its life cycle requires the oversight and leadership of a project manager. Agile certifications: These are ideal for those project managers that want to work in agile environments as a scrum master, agile certified practitioner or agile value stream consultant.

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” The percentage of companies with a PMO has nearly doubled since 2000, according to The State of the PMO 2016. . Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO?

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The structure of your organization’s project management office (PMO) may be the difference between effective and ineffective project management. Your PMO structure must blend in with the organizational culture to ensure project management success. What is a PMO structure? PMO can also mean Program or Portfolio Management Office.

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Project Bliss

OCTOBER 3, 2017

You need strong leadership and communication skills, which you can develop during your work in any level of project management. PMO (Project Management Office) Manager / Director. Like the Portfolio Manager, the PMO Manager establishes processes and procedures for the PMO. Consulting. Program Manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Strong leadership in projects is important for success, so getting your project board and/or project steering group set up as soon as you can is a good start. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology. For example, on one project, I had the CFO steering group, and attendees were all SLT (senior leadership team members).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

Alternatively, you may see the senior management adopting a disrespectful tone and exhibiting poor leadership skills. PMP , is a senior executive, corporate lawyer and management consultant specializing in workplace respect. He has over 25 years of management, legal, and PMO, portfolio and project management experience.

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Project Accelerator News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cloud Technologies like Planner (Microsoft Project), PowerApps, Teams, Forms, Automate, and Power BI deliver collaboration, automation, integration and powerful business intelligence for your PMO. 5 – Effective PMO – The All In One Remedy! We know the value of a good PMO!

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