Scrum.org

AUGUST 9, 2023

During a dinner conversation after the conference, you further discover that PMO (Project Management Office) can support you in leading an Agile transformation and successful Scrum adoption, by covering governance and ensuring alignment across the enterprise. More ideas (e.g.

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SCRUM PMO Government Governance 154

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Is it challenging to navigate the complex landscape of project governance frameworks? In this article, we will dive deep into organizational and project governance and systems in project management. At the heart of this lies the robust framework of Organizational Governance Systems.

Government 52

Government Governance Risk Management 2015 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

5: Review the governance structure. Is there a governance structure ? Action if there is no formal governance: My first point of call would be your project sponsor. For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Who is your project sponsor?

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PMO Government Governance Budget 507

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective. If leadership is concerned with influencing and motivating people then project managers need to be skilled leaders, not just successful administrators.

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Leadership Influencer PMO Risk Management 486

Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2023

Matrix of Influence Source: Book Product Mastery by Geoff Watts Image Created By Lavaneesh Gautam. High Influence High Interest: This is the most important group and you need to collaborate with them. Internal or External governance such as Finance, Legal, PMO, Risk, and Audit may fall into the category.

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Influencer Government Governance Consulting 212

WorkOtter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Getting ahead of these challenges is critical to realizing the benefits of every project and for the continued success of a Project Management Office (PMO). Furthermore, prioritization may become subjective, influenced by internal politics or short-term pressures rather than long-term strategy.

PMO 78

PMO Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Risk Management 78

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects. We were all set for a big client success and who better than the British Government for good publicity! Opportunities to influence the change initiative. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

Government 121

Government Governance Process Underperforming Technical Team 121

The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible for anyone who is engaged to help an organisation set up a new PMO or advise on improvements to an existing PMO to reach out for some help.

PMO 170

PMO Sustainability 2012 Technical Review 170

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. A project board provides oversight and governance for the project. What you need is adequate governance for the project. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology.

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Government Governance Risk Management Technical Review 371

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.

PMO 52

PMO Finance Executing Government 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

Different industries will influence that and there is a minimum salary set by the government. I know PMO analysts and IT project managers who have also taken an apprenticeship while already in post, so their salaries probably stayed the same as what they were on before their training started. So that’s a ballpark.

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Construction Engineering Certification Government 309

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. In my experience, job titles vary hugely between employers.

Technical Review 350

Technical Review Prince2 PMI Certification 350

WorkOtter

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Challenges in Project Portfolio Reporting and How to Avoid Them: The easiest way to get ahead of challenges to effective PPM reporting is to make sure the following questions are answerable: How do the metrics influence each other and what are the tradeoffs between competing metrics? Key success metrics can change as the PMO processes mature.

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PMO Software Review Risk Management Executing 78

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

AUGUST 8, 2019

Back in 2015, we took a look at the five advanced training options for people working in PMO. Four years on and a few things have changed in the PMO field. There is now another PMO certification option available alongside P3O from AXELOS and the PPSO ones from BCS, both of which feature in the last article. Business Analysis.

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PMO Certification Influencer 2015 56

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

These could be project managers or PMO colleagues. You’ve got to use business acumen and deal with the bigger picture on a much larger scale and the influences that puts on your stakeholder community. However, you could move into program management from a senior operational role or another PMO role as well.

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PMO Technical Review Leadership Risk Management 284

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MAY 2, 2019

Within the project management community, the concept of governance is seen as a fundamental project control, which is easy to grasp in principle. Getting the governance piece right requires insight and at times a few honest conversations about roles and responsibilities. Creating a smooth escalation and governance process.

Government 67

Government Governance Influencer Risk Management 67

Planview

APRIL 27, 2023

The main stakeholders created a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Transformation Team to define the goals for a new project management office (PMO) and implement a new software solution. Methodology The initial PMO operating state was federated across the business units with various tools and methods.

Change Management 88

Change Management PMO Technical Review Government 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

They will articulate the project objectives and goals to the PMO and anyone else who will listen! The role is predominantly assurance and governance, approving deliverables and making sure the work moves through any gate reviews and governance points as necessary. Without trust, influence is almost impossible.”.

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Influencer Executing 325

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

These could be project managers or PMO colleagues. You’ve got to use business acumen and deal with the bigger picture on a much larger scale and the influences that puts on your stakeholder community. However, you could move into program management from a senior operational role or another PMO role as well.

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PMO Technical Review Leadership Risk Management 334

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects. We were all set for a big client success and who better than the British Government for good publicity! Opportunities to influence the change initiative. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

Government 60

Government Governance Process Underperforming Technical Team 60

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.

PMO 36

PMO Underperforming Technical Team Government Governance 36

Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Governance - Establishing a clear governance framework ensures accountability, decision-making clarity, and oversight throughout the program, aligning with organizational policies and goals. What is a PMO, and how does it lead within the organization?

PMO 52

PMO Government Governance 2013 52

Henny Portman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Prerequisites for portfolio management In the first article, Steve Butler delves into portfolio governance. The primary goal of governance in portfolio management is to ensure that processes are established to define, align, authorize, and control portfolio elements, while also supporting overall governance decision-making activities.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Government Governance 52

The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

The framework has bee applied most notably to high tech firms becasue it it there that digital influences, and thus rapid change, are most pronounced. Influencing Industry Trends : Whole Foods played a significant role in mainstreaming organic and natural foods, influencing other retailers to expand their offerings in this category.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Retail Sustainability Influencer 52

Kiron Bondale

APRIL 17, 2016

Effectively supporting project management doesn’t just mean setting up a PMO and expecting that it will be able to work miracles as the report indicates that 68% of organizations have a PMO. Leaders spend significant effort ensuring that the structure and processes for project governance are efficient and effective.

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2016 PMO Influencer Performance Measurement 120

Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

The PMO determines how strategy gets put into action and turned into execution and delivery. This greatly influences the plan’s execution and determines to what degree targeted outcomes can be achieved. The key ingredient in all this planning is that the quality of inputs needs to be as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

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Underperforming Technical Team PMO Initiating Risk Management 97

Jez Lister

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

I first came across the Project Management Office or PMO concept twenty-five years ago whilst working as a project manager for a large systems integrator. Most of my colleagues – myself included were initially unclear about the purpose of the PMO and assumed that we were all to be relocated to new offices. PMO as a Service Provider.

PMO 40

PMO Government Governance Monitoring 40

Planview

JULY 9, 2019

Traditionally, in an effort to maintain alignment and consistency across the portfolio, organizations have dedicated a centralized Program Management Office (PMO) to planning, program management, and solution definition. Didn’t we just say that a centralized PMO undermined LPM? Support program execution. Support Program Execution.

Lean 74

Lean Agile PMO Government 74

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2016

Check #5: Governance. Is there a governance structure? For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Action if the answer is No: Back to the PMO or your Finance team. Action: Talk to the PMO again. Who is your project sponsor? Check #6: Budget.

PMO 150

PMO Government Governance 2007 150

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 17, 2018

Project Governance. Identify any key stakeholders, their influence and expectations on the project. Who has influence over the project outcome? Project Governance. Are there any formal milestones, gate review or PMO expectations for the project? Related: Project Governance for Distributed Teams.

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Government Governance Software Review Manufacturing 95

The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2020

It is a collaborative community with six of the brightest minds in Project Management leading discussions and sharing ideas to help you solve your challenges, increase your influence and accelerate your career! Who are the Faculty? What’s in it for me? The 6 faculty will freely share their expertise and experience in defined specialties (i.e.,

Healthcare 68

Healthcare PMO PMI Influencer 68

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 30, 2020

Agile is moving beyond technology and is now widely used in financial services, government, and professional services companies. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog. The percentage of projects using agile or hybrid practices exceeds the number of traditional projects , according to the Project Management Institute.

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Certification SCRUM Lean PMO 109

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Develop an understanding of the cultural differences that influence work styles and communication preferences to enhance team dynamics and project success. A Digital PMO can offer support in technologies, resources, governance frameworks, and alignment with organizational goals.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review PMO Artificial Inteligence 52

Inloox

AUGUST 5, 2018

The 2018 edition of the Pulse highlights feedback and insights from 4,455 project management practitioners, 447 senior executives, and 800 project management office (PMO) directors from a range of industries, including government, information technology (IT), telecom, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. New technology.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2018 Healthcare Telecoms 100

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 4, 2016

Think about who will be impacted by the outcome of your project and who can exert influence on it as well. Government agencies. Step 2: Determine a Stakeholder’s Influence. When looking over your list you may notice people with a high influence over the outcome of your project but with very little interest in it.

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Influencer Energy Government Governance 182

International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Benchmarking is an excellent method to capture external best practices, possibly by using the project management office (PMO) or other internal organizations as the lead for external benchmarking activities. Identification of governance and leadership effectiveness. The steps can range from four to ten steps.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Underperforming Technical Team Government Governance 59

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governance: Personen, die ein Interesse daran haben, wie das Produkt verwaltet wird. Zum Beispiel Vorstände, PMO, Auditoren oder Behörden. Influencer: Personengruppen, die den Einfluss haben die strategische Ausrichtung des Produkt zu ändern. Sie ziehen einen direkten Nutzen aus der Verwendung des Produkts.

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SCRUM PMO Government Governance 150