Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

Governance management Program governance happens at 3 levels: Project level The project manager/project sponsor keeps the individual projects on track and reports progress to you. You’ll make sure that project management processes are being followed, with the support of the PMO.

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2024 PMO Governance Government 329

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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Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 379

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 27, 2020

grow the influence of individual practitioners! He started his career as a project manager in 1997 and worked his way up through program manager and PMO manager to eventually head up large project departments in the private sector and government in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. It is a collaborative community that will.

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Influencer PMI Consulting 62

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.

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PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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 Governance Government Budget 317

MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A Project Management Methodology is an integral part of project governance. Organizations can choose any project management framework or methodology to establish project governance structure. Project governance is sometimes confused with project management, and many people use these terms interchangeably. Project Governance.

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Governance Government Project Life Cycle PMO 110

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 358

Technical Review Prince2 PMI Certification 358

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 335

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

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 Governance Government 172

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 Governance Government Consulting 214

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 333

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 Governance 317

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

NimbleWork

JANUARY 26, 2025

Attendees will get insights on common challenges, explore agility in sectors like finance and marketing , and understand how culture, governance, and leadership influence agility. Bring your questions and engage with leaders who are advancing business agility.

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2025 PMI Innovation PMO 87

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

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.

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PMO Governance Government 2007 150

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.

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Government Governance Influencer Risk Management 67

House of PMO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Each year at the House of PMO, we bring you the top ten trends to watch out for in PMO over the coming year. We have been writing about trends and predictions in PMO since 2016 and this year we thought why not take a look at some of the earlier trends and see where we are right now and what to watch out for in 2025.

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2025 PMO Sustainability Artificial Inteligence 52

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 Governance Government 185

House of PMO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The PMO Conference 2025, celebrating 10 years of bringing the PMO community together, is set to take place in London this June and its going to be our best yet. A Day Designed for PMO Professionals If you work in a PMO, lead a PMO, or support projects, programmes, and portfolios this is your day.

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2025 PMO 2015 Engineering 52

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

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 189

Project Bliss

MARCH 27, 2017

As the project manager, you may report to stakeholders, governance bodies, and anyone else who needs project information. Understand how market changes could impact or influence the project. This could be seen as more of a Portfolio Manager or Project Management Office (PMO) Manager role. Reporting.

Software Review 235

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Executing 235

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

Hot PMO

MARCH 8, 2025

Add Your Heading Text Here The world is changing rapidly, and Future PMO leaders must evolve alongside it. PMO leaders clinging to yesterdays playbook – relying solely on traditional methodologies, rigid governance, and narrow metrics – risk becoming obsolete.

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PMO 2025 Prince2 Governance 40

LiquidPlanner

JUNE 6, 2017

PMOs and process specialists spend months developing standard processes, methods, and templates to achieve predictable results. Believe it or not, the PMO doesn’t create a new template or a new process out of sadistic pleasure. External pressures and politics influence project decisions over process.

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Manufacturing PMO 2017 Lean 111

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.

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Change Management PMO Technical Review Governance 88

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.

Governance 52

Governance Government Risk Management 2015 52

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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Governance Government Software Review Manufacturing 95

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.

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PMO Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Risk Management 78

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.

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Lean Agile PMO Governance 74

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 84

Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 17, 2025

There will be growth, albeit fuelled by higher Government and some consumer spending, and the UK will perform better than other European countries where political instability threatens to destabilise their economies. GREEN SHOOTS OF GROWTH Happily, we are seeing some green shoots of growth!

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2025 Sustainability Energy Generative AI 52

Leading Agile

MARCH 23, 2022

And you know, the manifesto had just been written and I was working as a project manager in a company called CheckFree here in Atlanta and squarely like in the PMO. And so, it’s that for a couple years, that group reorganized and I kind of find myself back in a regular PMO and I’m like, that’s not cool, right?

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Agile Consulting Underperforming Technical Team Influencer 143

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