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Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

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For example, it helps with selecting, defining and delivering projects. This is done by a variety of skills and techniques, led by a project manager and includes defining project scope, identifying deliverables, managing risks and effective communication across teams. The goal is to improve organizational performance.

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Real-life tips for managing Red projects and getting back to Green

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Or some other criteria as defined in your project management process internally, that specifies what Red means for you. Managing stakeholder expectations Stakeholders tend to not like Red projects as they bring a lot of attention from senior leaders and the PMO. However, I’ve always thought of Red as a good thing.

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7 Factors of Good Governance

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Projects ideally sit within a governance framework that is bigger than the project team. It’s actually easier to work in an environment where there is governance in place because it gives you boundaries. But what does governance on projects actually look like? Here are 7 factors that make up good governance.

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What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

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PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. Either way, it’s run by a PMO director. There are different types of PMOs, all headed by a PMO director. What Is a PMO Director? The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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Managing Multiple Projects: Statistics

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level. 16% have workloads prioritized by the PMO 17% have workloads prioritized by their manager And if you don’t have those in place, or another way, then the only option is to try to work out what is the most important work yourself. A project manager says.

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PMO as a Service (PMaaS): Benefits, Disadvantages & Best Practices

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A project management office (PMO) as a service (PMOaaS) is a way for companies to execute their enterprise strategy. PMO as a service or project management as a service seeks to do many things from increasing project managers’ capacity to streamlining processes through automation. What Is PMO as a Service (PMOaaS)?

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How to Create a Powerful PMO Mission Statement

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There’s a lot riding on getting your PMO mission statement right. After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. Creating a powerful PMO mission statement doesn’t have to be difficult – but it does require some thought and careful planning.

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