Don’t boil the ocean (when creating a PMO)
While some people may not have heard the term “boil the ocean,” most have heard of the KISS principle, most notably coined by the U.S. Navy in 1960 as “keep it simple, stupid.” The idea was don’t over-complicate things unnecessarily. Keep your approach and your methods simple. Makes sense to me, I’m all about simple […]
Earned Value Management (EVM) is not enough
OK, I know this one is going to create a stir in the social atmosphere and that gives me a bit of a smirk on my face. Why? Because it’s time for project managers and PMO leaders to wake up and pay attention to what the business has to say.
Is Your PMO Risk-Ready?
Author: Carl Pritchard, PMP, PMI-RMP, principal and founder of Pritchard Management Associates As the “risk guy” I marvel at how many project offices come to risk management late in the game, rather than a line of first resort. In our project offices, we need to make sure that risk is integral in our day-to-day practices if […]
Setting sponsor expectations
Have you ever gotten frustrated because your sponsor didn’t do what you were expecting them to do? I have. I used to get really frustrated that they seemed to not care as much about their own project as I did. It was super annoying.
Transform Your Career With Your Own Powerful Personal Story
Author: Hector Del Castillo, CPM, CPMM This discusses how you can supercharge your career by building your own powerful brand story. We are wired to remember stories. This is why storytelling is a powerful technique for building relationships. It helps you connect with people you meet and keeps them engaged. Whether you’re updating your resume, […]
Whatever you do, don’t call it a PMO
What’s in a name? When it comes to PMOs, a lot! Have you been paying attention to the PMO space recently? I have. More and more organizations are moving away from the title PMO for the organization that facilitates the planning and execution of business strategy. I’ve seen Business Transformation Office, Strategic Planning Office, Strategy […]
Help! My project team doesn’t respect me
Author: Elise Stevens, Project Management Expert and Director of Fix My Project Chaos In this podcast, Elise Stevens, project management expert and Director of Fix My Project Chaos, provides an insight into what to do when your team doesn’t respect you.
The problem with process: Why your projects and PMOs are failing before they ever get off the ground
If I read one more PMO article or book that tells me to focus my energy on process first if I want my PMO to be successful, I’m going to be sick. Process is NOT the answer (well, at least it’s not the first answer)! I’ve seen many PMO leaders spend a year or more […]
It’s Time to Redefine Project Management, and its Value Proposition
Author: Mike Hannan, CEO Fortezza Consulting Perhaps no field as important to humankind as project management has experienced less innovation. In fact, I challenge you to name five PM breakthroughs in the last 100 years. Go ahead, take your time…
The Project Doesn’t Start At Charter
When asked, many project managers will say that the beginning of the project is when the charter is written. Historically, this is the case, from their perspective. But that’s why we have so many disconnects between our leadership that is devising these great strategies and the project delivery processes.