IMPACT CASE STUDY
PMO Strategies Empowers the Professional Association’s CEO with a Second Transformational Strategy Delivery Office
A renowned professional organization in the field of Urban Planning, embarked on a transformative journey to formalize its strategic value delivery. This challenge was led by a CEO who had previously experienced remarkable success working with PMO Strategies in a different organization.
Recognizing the need to elevate the organization’s project management capabilities and establish a Strategy Delivery Office (SDO), the CEO turned to PMO Strategies once again to replicate their prior achievements and drive the organization towards its strategic goals.
The Challenge
The organization’s CEO recognized the necessity of formalizing project management processes to support the organization’s growth. The absence of project management capability and a PMO hindered the organization’s ability to effectively manage projects and strategic initiatives.
The challenge was to build a project management culture suitable for the organization’s needs, align sponsors with project teams, and enhance project portfolio
The Solution
PMO Strategies embarked on a comprehensive approach to establish a Strategy Delivery Office for the organization. The process began with understanding the organization’s culture, specific needs, and desired outcomes. Training and coaching sessions were conducted to build project management capabilities and educate project managers and staff on the role of projects in achieving organizational goals.
Simultaneously, the SDO leader participated in the IMPACT Engine System program and engaged with global project management peers. This collaborative journey spanned 12 months, with a focus on equipping the team with skills, tools, and services to deliver on the organization’s strategy.
The Results
Through PMO Strategies’ expertise and support, the organization achieved remarkable outcomes. The Strategy Delivery Office provided the leadership team with valuable insights into strategic initiatives, enabling clear direction and prioritization. Effective portfolio governance empowered teams to communicate cross-project dependencies, share lessons learned, and deliver business outcomes efficiently.
The implementation of project management practices improved communication and collaboration across teams, facilitating a shared understanding of progress. Over time, the organization will be able to quantify and report on the value of its project delivery, showcasing growth and success for both the organization and its members.
Wondering what this program can do for you?
Take it from clients who have walked in your shoes!
We had a strategy, a talented group of people, but we weren’t sure how to get there. PMO Strategies has taken us to the next level by giving us the training and guidance to help us organize and deliver on the most important work we do. It’s been transformational for the organization and I’m so grateful to the team for getting us here.
Mike Welch, Leadership and PMO Executive, American Planning AssociationPMO Strategies helped us build project management capacity and deliver important change at a critical time in the evolution of our organization. The results exceeded our expectations and enabled us to accelerate progress toward our goals. Best of all, we are now more self-sufficient, and our goal of enterprise-wide engagement, adoption, and utilization was achieved with a system that we can sustain and improve over time. Simply put, PMO Strategies made us all better.
Joel Albizo FASAE, CAE , CEO, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards
