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…
Dealing with difficult stakeholders
What does it mean when you call someone a difficult stakeholder? No, back up. What does it mean to be a stakeholder and how do you engage them effectively? My definition of a stakeholder is anyone that can positively or negatively influence, or is affected by, the outcomes of a project. It’s about cause and […]
Happiness: The Secret Sauce for Productivity
After nearly 50 years of being actively involved in the profession of project management in roles of individual contributor, project manager, functional manager and consultant it has consistently come to my attention that many of the people I encounter do not seem to enjoy what they do. In fact, The Conference Board Job Satisfaction Study […]
Lesson in stakeholder management from Mr. Rogers
I was listening to two of my friends on a podcast and there were so many stories and lessons in there that I just had to share with you.