by PMO Advisory | Aug 2, 2016 | Management
“Most workers today are getting support from their employer to grow their skill set, according to recent research from staffing firm Robert Half. A majority of CFOs interviewed (72 percent) said their company covers some or all of the cost for staff to obtain...
by PMO Advisory | Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
“An employee’s lack of project management skills can result in a company’s overspending, general inefficiencies and an unmotivated team. However, an employee’s strengths in project management can also be directly linked to its success. 1. Project managers...
by PMO Advisory | Aug 2, 2016 | Management
Brian A. Weiss for Baseline writes: The ascendancy of project management as an organizational core competency is an important development for IT professionals planning their next career move. Project management is a profession that’s growing fast and offers...
by PMO Advisory | Aug 2, 2016 | Management, PMO, Uncategorized
“For the leader of a Project Management Office, much of the working day is taken up with operational issues and ensuring that projects, programs and portfolios are operating as they should. From time to time you’ll have to face difficult conversations to ensure...
by PMO Advisory | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
“I see this all too often in organizations. One manifestation is very large organizations, where a Project Manager from the PMO (project management office) AND a IT PM (AKA business analyst or delivery manager) get assigned to a project. In this scenario, both...
by PMO Advisory | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
“The Timeline: The PMO Sponsor must decide which priority is the greatest: Getting the PMO up and running by a specific target date or making sure the hiring (especially for the PMO leader) matches the desired traits as closely as possible. If there is a date...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Here are some key IT project mediation skills and tactics: (1) call time on the project to iron these disputes, (2) listen, (3) compromise, (4) continue to follow up with project members after your meetings. IT project managers often find that project mediation...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
“PMOs that attempt to force methodology and processes will not be sought by today’s project managers, which lead to the PMO’s eventual decommissioning. A good PMO: Helps establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that support business objectives; Utilizes all...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Project managers have a role in ensuring that an organization’s expected benefits are delivered once a project is complete. It’s especially important to activate that role during project execution, when benefits can be derailed due to changes in the business, resource...
by PMO Advisory | Jul 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Frank J. DeLuca for Informationweek writes: “Set the foundation: Appoint a champion and develop a prioritization process. Even with an engaged executive team, you still need a PMO process champion. An IT leader can be a good choice because many initiatives...
