by Mary Alcantara | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the intricate realm of organizational change, the roles of program managers and project managers, though complementary, are notably distinct. Both roles require a robust set of leadership and organizational skills, yet the scope and strategic impact of a program...
by PMO Advisory | Aug 23, 2024 | Leadership, Management, PMO, Project Management, Strategic Business Execution
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Brian Williamson has assumed the role of Executive Director at PMO Advisory, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of our consulting practice. Having previously served as a strategic advisor and trainer within the...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Program governance is a critical component of effective program management. It provides a structured framework that ensures alignment with organizational goals, enhances accountability, and facilitates effective decision-making. By establishing clear roles,...
by Dr. Te Wu | Jul 8, 2024 | Leadership, Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Strategic Business Execution
Groupthink, first identified by Irving Janis, refers to the phenomenon where group members quickly align on decisions without critically evaluating alternatives, often leading to disastrous outcomes. Prominent examples include the Challenger disaster and the Bay of...
by Dr. Te Wu | May 27, 2024 | Project Management, Research, Risk Management
On March 26, 2024, the Singapore-registered container ship m.v. DALI collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor after losing propulsion. The ship, traveling at 8 knots, drifted uncontrollably and struck the bridge, causing its collapse and...
by Dr. Te Wu | May 1, 2024 | Career Development, Leadership, Management, Project Management
The nonprofit sector in the US encompasses approximately 1.5 million organizations, a significant force employing 10% of the nation’s workforce and expending nearly $2.5 trillion. However, despite its pivotal societal role, nonprofits often grapple with project...
by PMO Advisory | Apr 1, 2024 | Leadership, Project Management, Technology
Elon Musk’s legal action against OpenAI highlights the critical need for transparency and accountability in corporate governance. Musk’s allegations suggest a significant departure from OpenAI’s initial mission as a nonprofit entity focused on...
by PMO Advisory | Feb 28, 2024 | Career Development, Management, Project Management, Research, Talent Management
The article discusses the importance of heuristics, or mental shortcuts, for busy professionals, particularly project managers. It emphasizes how heuristics enable efficient decision-making, problem-solving, stress reduction, and adaptability. However, it also warns...
by Dr. Te Wu | Jan 4, 2024 | Career Development, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Talent Management
As new professionals enter the workforce and make more tangible contribution to companies and societies, it is as important for them to learn from their seniors as it is for the elders to learn from them. This is a mini-study about the next generation of...
by Dr. Te Wu | Aug 25, 2023 | Project Management, Project Management Professional
For those who work on projects, especially the kind that are big and costly, complex and ill defined, and long in duration, they know that even with the best project management, success can be elusive. This is because there are many factors outside the control of...
