ProjectManager.com

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects. Information Technology) or in a Project Management Office (PMO).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology. Recent advancements in tech have changed how project managers work in 2024. Only 12% have adopted AI in a substantial way, and the adoption levels are much higher in tech-forward companies (34%).

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 18, 2021

I highlight 10 of the 40 PMO problems and provide ways to manage them. 10 PMO Problems and Solutions 1. No project sponsor or project charter for the implementation of the PMO. How to manage: Typically, a senior leader in your organization must make the decision to implement a PMO. In this article, we go a step further.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Unlock the strategies to overcome key PMO hurdles—mastering resource management, driving change, and streamlining processes—with expert insight from Athena Smith, Senior Director, Portfolio Management. PMO Strategies Does your PMO have a traditional project focus, a more product-oriented approach, or a blend?

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Top 25 Project Management Influencers Elizabeth Harrin With over 20 years of experience as a seasoned project manager, Elizabeth Harrin has made a name for herself as both a project leader and an educator, lending her expertise to prominent technology companies.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 22, 2018

So, how can you build a PMO you can be proud of, one that thrives? Why Are There So Many Troubled PMOs? No one intends to build an impotent PMO, but it happens. The PMO lacks power and effectiveness. Therefore, people see the PMO as a hindrance, not an enabler. Click here to discover 40 reasons PMOs fail.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). Don’t get me started on Enterprise Environmental Factors either.)

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

I review a lot of PM software tools and I don’t see many companies taking massive leaps into new ways of doing old tasks. However, here are some considerations for future technology – project management style. AI is already a feature in some project management tools and robotic processing will help automate routine PMO tasks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

That’s due to: an increase in the number of jobs requiring project management-oriented skills (i.e. most knowledge work jobs as well as industries where PM has traditionally been important) higher demand due to economic growth retirement rates. Entry level jobs include junior project manager and PMO coordinator roles.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

I review a lot of PM software tools and there are companies now making massive leaps into integrating big data, automations, machine learning and more into the way they collate, present and make it possible to use large data sets. Here are some considerations for future technology – project management style. Blockchain.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 31, 2022

Some Project Management Offices (PMOs) never get off the ground. So, how can you build a PMO, one that thrives? Why Are There So Many Troubled PMOs? Many PMOs fail to realize their potential. People have ways of undermining the PMO's effectiveness. Let's look at eight tips for implementing a PMO.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Certification.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I've also had the joy and the pain of implementing three Project Management Offices (PMOs), two in Information Technology Departments and one Enterprise PMO. Through the years, I've noted many reasons that PMOs fail or struggle. It's rarely just one thing; it's usually a combination of things.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Personally, I think employers value work experience over a degree, so a degree in project management, while it will show that you have the technical and soft skills, will not ensure you a job. The risk of a undergraduate degree in project management is that you actually find out you don’t much like it after all and then you’re stuck with it.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. Technology isn’t just a tool anymore. It is no longer a case of ignoring the ‘tech’ component of your team. As technology continues to evolve so rapidly, it is no longer an ‘add-on’ but instead has now become a true team member of value.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. It helps to complete projects on time, manage risk, achieve project goals, deliver more benefits and handle change with minor disruption.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count.

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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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WorkOtter

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Implementing a strong governance framework involves setting up clear processes for project approval, oversight, and review. Risk Alignment : PPM can align projects by prioritizing those with lower risks and adjusting resources accordingly.

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Governance Government Technical Review PMO 78

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Project management, PMO work, in fact most management and office-based jobs are perfectly suited to remote work. If this isn’t the right time to be asking, give it 6 months and review the situation again. A more practical benefit for your business could be that it reduces risk. Draw up a clear plan for your remote work proposal.

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Technical Review Software Review 2020 Transportation 353

MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One might conclude that agile approaches to project management, such as Scrum, mean there is no need for gate reviews. We say the same thing if one adopts gate reviews for every product development project. Let’s explore a typical product development project’s phases, goals, and metrics reviewed at each gate.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Securing the right resource (and enough of it) is a huge headache for PMO leaders and project professionals. I suggest adding the relevant ones to your risk log so they are constantly under review.

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Technical Review PMO Risk Management Software Review 318

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. There are multiple projects with interdependent resources, risks, and timelines.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. This is a common budget cycle, though all budgets should be reviewed throughout the year. The importance of having an IT budget is to align technology requirements with an organization’s business strategy. It’s hard to imagine a company without an IT department.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here’s an example from my real CV: Programme Manager : leading a business and technical team to implement digital radiology software across a network of 36 independent hospitals. The point is to show you have the technical skills to lead a project. The number of people in the team The project budget The duration The outcome.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 23, 2017

These days I’m doing a lot less technical project management and a lot more business-led project management and change management. The reviews are good and if you can overlook the imperfect English on the website (the team is Bulgarian) this seems like a solid solution for managing straightforward tasks and projects. MindManager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Perhaps you’ve been asked to mentor an apprentice , or someone new to the PMO or team. However, you might find that as a project manager in the PMO, you are mentoring others across the business who are doing projects but who do not work in the PMO – they can feel the same about the role being isolating.

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PMO Technical Review Certification Risk Management 362

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Whatever your level of commitment to this vital task, please review how you can do even better. My PMO Lifecycle: Building, Running, and Shutting Down course is going strong and I will be launching updates in 2019 that will really help PMO Managers be successful. So I’ll offer you an additional tip for 2019. Robin Burk.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Due to their dependencies, delays caused by a critical resource’s unavailability in completing their work can delay other tasks and meet milestone deliverables. Incorrect forecasting due to lack of appropriate tools Many organizations are still using legacy tools and home-grown solutions for resource forecasting.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In March 2023, Google launched Bard , and Baidu , the Chinese multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services, introduced ERNIE Bot. With these chatbot applications, we can easily maintain that every technological field is destined to be invested or at least touched by AI. Risk Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

They let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology. It was a much smaller group, and focused on strategic decision making instead of day-to-day problem solving and risk management. Key decisions.

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Governance Government Technical Review Risk Management 403

Project Risk Coach

MARCH 2, 2016

How well did John use risk management to accomplish his goal? He and his team completed a project plan and identified project risks. He captured the risks in his risk register and periodically conducted risk reviews. He skipped capturing his risks and conducting the risk reviews.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

I use Vizzlo ( read my review of Vizzlo here ). This section shows how the different teams fit together, who is on the Project Board, how the PMO fits in, who is leading the different workstreams and so on. Risk management plan. Here’s where you set out how you are going to manage risk. Roles and responsibilities.

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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. There are multiple projects with interdependent resources, risks, and timelines.

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