Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Projects are the future, a good portfolio office can influence and shape strategy and project management is the only way to holistically deliver improvements. If you have sat through any project management conference presentations or talked to someone evangelizing about the role of the PMO then you will have heard this stuff before.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These can influence the outcome of the project, program or portfolio so they must be managed. That’s why project managers and their teams need to take time to identify enterprise environmental factors that might influence their projects and figure out an action plan to mitigate or respond to them in a timely, effective manner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 6, 2023

Some other less obvious but equally important benefits are: Increasing productivity Adopting a ‘one team’ approach across the organization Delivering in a predictable fashion (every PMO leader wants this!) This book would be great for PMO practitioners. Who is this book for? That’s a big job.

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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. Failure to execute strategy is seen as a project management issue. First, there’s a big problem in business concerning how to implement strategy.

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WorkOtter

MAY 23, 2023

Setbacks in productivity can damage the success and growth of your business, which is why setting up a Project Management Office (PMO) to help handle and oversee various projects at once is a great way to avoid these issues. What Exactly is a PMO? Setting up a PMO can help with many different components of a business.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Which stakeholders have the most power and influence? The stakeholder engagement plan is "a component of the project management plan that identifies the strategies and actions required to promote productive involvement of stakeholders in project or program decision making and execution ( PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition, Page 723 )."

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step 2: Assess interest and influence Consider how interested they are in the success of the project and the level of influence or power they have over the project. As projects progress over time, track any changes in interests or influence levels among stakeholders. This helps identify any conflicting requirements.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By The PMO Squad October 30, 2024 Strategic planning is a pivotal moment for organizations, providing an opportunity to review, assess market conditions, and set a course for the coming year. Assess whether your current tools support your long-term strategy. It’s a time when leadership aligns on vision, goals, and key priorities.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

How can organizations follow a dual strategy when business is going well but change is inevitable? Keep the existing business going…but use the Hierarchy of Powers to implement a parallel strategy to position for success in a new future. These internal capabilities enable the company to execute its strategy effectively.

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It will teach you how to influence others, even when you are not directly managing them. Any books about achieving business goals, portfolio management, strategy execution or case-study driven books will count here. Great reading for anyone in a PMO role or who wants to make their dashboards and project reports more influential.

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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. The result?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They serve the same purpose – to influence the context and environment for the project – except they are external influences instead of internal influences.

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WorkOtter

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Unlike project-specific reports, project portfolio reports go beyond simple project tracking and reporting to enable: Monitoring strategic alignment: They ensure that all projects are aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives, preventing resource allocation to initiatives that don’t contribute to the overall strategy.

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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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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

These could be project managers or PMO colleagues. They have agendas of their own and are connected to strategy in ways you might not realize. 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. of cases deliver strategy.).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Action if there is no budget plan or information: Back to the PMO or your Finance team. Action if you can’t find out: Talk to the PMO again. Go back to the PMO, they should be prioritizing initiatives.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2022

Being able to influence and get results, even when you aren’t in charge, is so important if you want to collaborate effectively with the team. Lots of real-world advice on coping strategies, focusing really around thinking through what you are going to say and making it relevant. Strategies for Project Sponsorship.

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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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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. Partner with the PMO, they are your key stakeholder.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

Coping strategies for dealing with workplace bullying. The best short answer is to appreciate what is within your realm of control and influence in order to create an action plan. That may give you an opportunity of influence outside the unit. Always have a strategy to protect yourself, and your health. Is it fair, safe?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

So we’ll look at how to use those principles to support your team’s drive engagement throughout the PMO and encourage stakeholders to take action. Finally, I’m assuming that you work in a project or programme environment within the context of a PMO. Understanding plus action plus influence gives you engagement.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

These could be project managers or PMO colleagues. They have agendas of their own and are connected to strategy in ways you might not realize. 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. of cases deliver strategy.).

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Action if there is no budget plan or information: Back to the PMO or your Finance team. Action if you can’t find out: Talk to the PMO again. Where does the project fit in the overall business strategy?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

Peter Taylor, co-author of Strategies for Project Sponsorship , says, “a good project sponsor will happily act as advisor to the project manager and will focus on removing obstacles in the path of project success.”. They will articulate the project objectives and goals to the PMO and anyone else who will listen!

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Planview

MAY 7, 2018

Today’s PMO is not only under pressure to work at hyper-speed but also to satisfy customers who have higher expectations about their digital experience. To enable your PMO to keep up with the pace of digital transformation, it’s time to transition from tactical to strategic planning. What types of work are covered by your PMO?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2021

So we’ll look at how to use those principles to support your team’s drive engagement throughout the PMO and encourage stakeholders to take action. Finally, I’m assuming that you work in a project or programme environment within the context of a PMO. Understanding plus action plus influence gives you engagement.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 14, 2022

This post provides an overview of the importance of Cost Structure as a canvas component, gives guidance on how to approach identifying the Cost Structure for a business, looks at different types of Cost Structures, and looked at the implications of Cost Structure considerations for strategy and project management. Categories of Costs.

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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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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 7, 2022

This post provides an overview of the Key Resources block on the business model canvas, provides related considerations for organizational strategy, and outlines the impact on project management. Strategy – Ensure the Right Key Resources. I recommend these strategy resources (paid link): —————————————-.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. Rather, as with most years, your ability to thrive has much more to do with your ability to lead and influence. He has 20+ years as a project manager and PMO leader.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It aligns the organization’s governance strategy and structure with the project life cycle and provides project managers with a framework for project management tasks. The following elements make up a project governance framework: Procedures to align projects with organizational strategies.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Continuous improvement equips you with the tools to achieve this, helping your strategies evolve with every project, quickly adapting to new obstacles, and setting industry-leading standards. Visualize leading projects that deliver tangible enhancements, where each member contributes to the outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. It’s a way of automating repetitive tasks and it’s having a bit of an impact on the PMO community. PMOs will be reporting centers and support the teams in addressing major issues or risks that the teams escalate.”.

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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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