Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project.

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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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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

Project managers are constantly making requests to the project management office (PMO). It’s used by PMOs to manage the requests they get from the many projects they’re overseeing. The process usually begins when a project initiator completes a project intake request form. That’s normal.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Usually, companies have a project management office (PMO) that will oversee the portfolio or program to ensure it meets strategic goals. These are high-level positions for people who already are tasked with managing projects, programs and portfolios as well as the aforementioned PMO. Let’s take a moment to define these positions.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

For example: A Digital Project Manager will oversee projects to do with online initiatives, digital marketing, software, apps and so on. He learned a lot about project management in the process and eventually went on to become a PMO Manager. Instead, people with PMO job titles are in a crucial support function.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

We used to tell students to initiate planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities after you get a scope statement or detailed statement of work. These new projects are strategic in nature, such as innovation, research & development, new product development and strategic planning initiatives. This is no longer the case.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Both being beyond the control of the project team, and even the organization that initiated the project, enterprise environmental factors can affect the outcome of the project, both negatively and positively. These are usually developed over time and don’t change quickly or easily.

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House of PMO

MARCH 12, 2025

Why the PMO Competency Assessment is More Than Just a Score Working in PMO todayrequires a broad range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours. To be successful, PMO professionals must demonstrate competence across multiple disciplines, from governance and stakeholder management to strategic alignment and delivery oversight.

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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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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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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Project Management Office (PMO): A PMO is responsible for defining and maintaining the standards for an organization’s project management. They help with prioritizing projects, providing governance guidelines and ensure that projects are beneficial to the organization by aligning with larger strategic goals.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2019

Inside the resource library you can also find: A multi-project report template on a page A project initiation checklist A project organisation chart. The Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA) arranges and manages project assurance reviews for the UK governments’ complex and high risk projects. Let me into the Resource Library!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 18, 2023

There are plenty of different ways to spread what you have learned from your project around the PMO, project managers and teams. This is a good way to reach a wider audience with your lessons learned as you can invite members of other project teams or the wider PMO community to come along and hear what worked on your project.

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Planview

JUNE 5, 2020

PMO leadership today is about more than being a purveyor of governance and delivering projects on time and on budget. The Savvy PMO fosters organizational agility, cultivates efficiencies, and drives growth strategies. Start with this quick-start post to becoming a Savvy PMO. The Journey to Becoming a Savvy PMO.

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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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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

An effective Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization is a must nowadays. Therefore, weve compiled a list of 15 best PMO software tools. What is a PMO? A PMO has the following functions: Project governance includes establishing frameworks, methodologies, and policies to guide project execution.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

An effective Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization is a must nowadays. Therefore, weve compiled a list of 15 best PMO software tools. What is a PMO? A PMO has the following functions: Project governance includes establishing frameworks, methodologies, and policies to guide project execution.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In those days, most companies were taking new initiatives, as the dreaded Y2K problem had passed without creating any trouble. My organization started an initiative to upgrade our project management methodology. A Project Management Methodology is an integral part of project governance. Project Governance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The overall change is managed as a program, under a program manager who consolidates program-level risks, manages resource conflicts across all projects, controls the budget and works with business owners to realize the benefits across all the initiatives. In this role you’ll work under your own initiative most of the time.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 24, 2020

The project sponsor is in direct communication with the client or customer who is the reason the project has been initiated. Project Management Office (PMO). However, if it does exist the PMO will decide on the processes used in a project and how to follow them. Project managers are supported by the PMO.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

His work with ThoughtWorks as an executive consultant and his contributions to initiatives like Business Agility and Agile-Adaptive Leadership showcase his ability to bridge gaps between technology and management teams. He is the co-author of The Project Management Communications Bible and The Tactical Guide for Building a PMO.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

These responsibilities usually fall under the purview of a project management office (PMO) and can be facilitated by using project management software. Initial Process This is when an organization has yet to implement standardized project management processes and there’s no consistency between projects.

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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! Lack of respect for those initiating the change. Exclusion from the change initiative.

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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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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Agile A methodology for project and product management, typically used to deliver software projects in an iterative way with short bursts of work called “sprints” Though initially designed as a process for IT and engineering projects, it has since been successfully applied to other industries like marketing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level. Nearly 70% of project professionals thought that team management was crucial, with 62% reporting they felt project control and governance was key. The other project at the time was in the initiation stage with an external customer in partnership.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The overall change is managed as a program, under a program manager who consolidates program-level risks, manages resource conflicts across all projects, controls the budget and works with business owners to realize the benefits across all the initiatives. In this role you’ll work under your own initiative most of the time.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

At a whole-business level, this would be about being able to manage portfolios of projects, not necessarily being skilled at delivering individual initiatives. I’m thinking of government spy agencies, some R&D firms, etc. Communication. The ability to effectively communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level. Nearly 70% of project professionals thought that team management was crucial, with 62% reporting they felt project control and governance was key. The other project at the time was in the initiation stage with an external customer in partnership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

During the initiation phase, the project sponsor will present the business case, and lobby to get the project selected. They will articulate the project objectives and goals to the PMO and anyone else who will listen! Some information in this article first appeared on the PMO Perspectives blog. That’s what they should be doing.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

First, let’s acknowledge that it’s not easy to establish an effective prioritization process when your PMO and teams are in high demand. This disconnect points to the struggle PMO directors face to identify and enact an effective prioritization process. Just enough governance involving the right people, timing, criteria, and methods.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 13, 2019

There are plenty of different ways to spread what you have learned from your project around the PMO, project managers and teams. This is a good way to reach a wider audience with your lessons learned as you can invite members of other project teams or the wider PMO community to come along and hear what worked on your project.

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Project Bliss

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The Portfolio Manager may also establish portfolio governance standards and procedures for approvals, reporting and other needs. PMO (Project Management Office) Manager / Director. Like the Portfolio Manager, the PMO Manager establishes processes and procedures for the PMO. You’d be managing a team of project managers.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A few years ago, I was hired as a Project Management Office (PMO) consultant for a software products company. My assignment was to setup their PMO, implement best practices, and oversee projects for twelve months before handing over the setup to the client. Setting up a PMO is very challenging task. Step III – Create Templates.

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 30, 2019

Project managers wonder where the PMO fits in their career as many project managers are rewarded with more projects and higher complexity and scope—not detours into process, methodology, and compliance. If you are a PM who has considered a PMO assignment, you may have asked yourself these questions: Where does the PMO fit in this career path?

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Planview

APRIL 29, 2022

In this post, we’ll show you how to become a modern PMO that enables your organization to adapt to an ever-changing professional landscape. But first, let’s look at the key benefits that come from transitioning into a modern PMO. Why You Should Become a Modern PMO. Let’s get started.

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